Elara Caring
Kokomo, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151591)
CMS process measure: 99.79 (state average 97.51 — above state average)
Serves: 300 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (765) 388-4125 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Elara Caring a CAHPS star rating of 2 out of 5, with 76% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.79 is above the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Elara Caring serves 300 ZIP codes from its Kokomo, Indiana office in Howard County.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 151591, since 2005); 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 Kokomo, Indiana, serving families in Howard County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since July 15, 2005 (CCN 151591), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for nearly two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Elara Caring a CAHPS star rating of 2 out of 5. Among those surveyed, 76% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 74% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Elara Caring scored 99.79, which is above the Indiana state average of 97.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 72.3% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data.
Elara Caring's service area, per CMS data, spans 300 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Kokomo office.
Where CMS has not published a specific measure for this hospice, that omission does not indicate poor quality — it is often due to small patient counts that make reliable reporting difficult. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 151591) since July 15, 2005, 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?
Family caregivers gave Elara Caring a CAHPS star rating of 2 out of 5; 76% said they would definitely recommend it, and 74% rated 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 score is 99.79, which is above the Indiana state average of 97.51, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists Elara Caring as serving 300 ZIP codes from its Kokomo, Indiana office in Howard County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 300 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 is one factor families may consider, but CMS quality measures reflect actual reported performance regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since July 15, 2005.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a person is expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings for Elara Caring; please contact the hospice at (765) 388-4125 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available CMS data does not describe intake steps; contact Elara Caring at (765) 388-4125 to ask about starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver support, how quickly care can begin, and how the hospice performs on CMS measures like those listed here; contact Elara Caring at (765) 388-4125 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Elara Caring (CCN 151591) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151591?state=IN.
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.