Elara Caring
Dallas, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451748)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 98 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (817) 517-7336 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 83% would definitely recommend Elara Caring, and 74% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. Its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Elara Caring serves 98 ZIP codes from its Dallas, Texas office in Dallas County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified, with CCN 451748, certified since February 19, 2004; 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 based in Dallas, Texas, serving families in Dallas County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since February 19, 2004, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 83% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 74% gave it a top rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data available here, which does not indicate poor quality — it may reflect limited survey volume or how CMS reports scores for this provider.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes — Elara Caring scored 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS data also shows that 65.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, one of the measures CMS tracks for care quality.
Elara Caring reports serving 98 ZIP codes from its Dallas office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as reported for this hospice; families should confirm current details directly. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 451748) since February 19, 2004, 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?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, 83% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Elara Caring, and 74% gave it a rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
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, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Elara Caring reports serving 98 ZIP codes from its Dallas, Texas office in Dallas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 98 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 of care, but CMS publishes it as part of provider transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since February 19, 2004.
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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention, and patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Elara Caring provides care; please contact the hospice at (817) 517-7336 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Elara Caring at (817) 517-7336 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, and service area, all of which are available for Elara Caring on Medicare Care Compare; contact the hospice directly at (817) 517-7336 for further specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Elara Caring's CMS profile directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451748?state=TX.
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.