Elara Caring
Conroe, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671704)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 112 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (855) 800-7673 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 76% would definitely recommend Elara Caring, and 75% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. On CMS's composite process measure, Elara Caring scored 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Elara Caring serves 112 ZIP codes from its office in Conroe, Texas, located in Montgomery County.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified, with CCN 671704, certified since 2012. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Elara Caring is a for-profit hospice based in Conroe, Texas, serving Montgomery County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 16, 2012.
CMS publishes results from the CAHPS Hospice Survey, which asks family caregivers about their experience. For Elara Caring, CMS has not published a star rating in the data provided, but the survey data does show that 76% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 75% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Elara Caring scored 100.00, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing this hospice above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 46.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, according to the data provided.
Elara Caring's service area, per CMS data, spans 112 ZIP codes from its Conroe office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are small — this does not necessarily indicate a quality concern.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 671704) since January 16, 2012, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 76% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Elara Caring, and 75% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Elara Caring's composite process score is 100.00, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 46.9% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Elara Caring serves 112 ZIP codes from its office in Conroe, Texas, in Montgomery County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 112 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Elara Caring is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, so it's helpful to also review the CAHPS survey results and process measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since January 16, 2012, per CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up care — patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to their needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Elara Caring; please contact the hospice at (855) 800-7673 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Elara Caring directly at (855) 800-7673 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area coverage, and how care is coordinated — Elara Caring's contact number is (855) 800-7673 if you have additional questions the data doesn't cover.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Elara Caring directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671704?state=TX using CCN 671704.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.