Elara Caring
Corpus Christi, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741664)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (361) 248-4776 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Elara Caring, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Elara Caring serves 33 ZIP codes from its Corpus Christi, Texas office in Nueces County.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 741664, since February 14, 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Elara Caring is a for-profit hospice serving Corpus Christi, Texas and the surrounding Nueces County area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 2017 (CCN 741664).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Elara Caring. This is often the result of small patient survey counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, Elara Caring scored 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 9 and notes that 84.6% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
Elara Caring's service area includes 33 ZIP codes reported by CMS, reflecting the breadth of the communities it is able to reach from its Corpus Christi office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. Families are encouraged to review Elara Caring's full profile on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 741664) since February 14, 2017, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Elara Caring, which often happens when the number of surveyed patients is small; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Elara Caring's composite process score is 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 84.6% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Elara Caring serves 33 ZIP codes from its office in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 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 by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and surveys offer a more direct comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 2017.
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 decided to stop curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support, and patients can still receive symptom management and medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify where Elara Caring delivers care; contact the hospice at (361) 248-4776 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't describe the intake process; contact Elara Caring directly at (361) 248-4776 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver support, how symptoms are managed, staffing availability, and survey results; contact Elara Caring at (361) 248-4776 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Elara Caring's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741664?state=TX to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.