Elara Caring
Indianapolis, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151616)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.51 — above state average)
Serves: 122 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (317) 537-1140 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey gave Elara Caring 3 stars overall, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, Elara Caring scored 100.00, above the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Elara Caring serves 122 ZIP codes from its office in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 151616), certified since 2015; 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 Indianapolis, Indiana and the surrounding area from its office in Marion County. It has been Medicare-certified since October 23, 2015 (CCN 151616).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Elara Caring an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to family and friends, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Elara Caring scored 100.00, compared with a state average of 97.51 for Indiana — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 67.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the published data.
Elara Caring's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 122 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Indianapolis location.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not itself indicate anything about quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 151616, certified since October 23, 2015), 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?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives Elara Caring an overall rating of 3 stars, with 84% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 79% rating their experience 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-of-care score is 100.00, compared with Indiana's state average of 97.51, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists Elara Caring as serving 122 ZIP codes from its Indianapolis, Marion County office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 122 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 quality, but families may want to review CMS survey and process measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since October 23, 2015.
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 generally for patients who have decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Elara Caring delivers care; please contact the hospice at (317) 537-1140 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Elara Caring at (317) 537-1140 to ask how to begin care, and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the CAHPS survey results, how the hospice's process measures compare to the state average, its service area, and how to reach it — all of which are covered here — then contact the hospice directly at (317) 537-1140 for anything not listed.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Elara Caring (CCN 151616) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151616?state=IN to confirm current CMS data.
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.