Elara Caring
Monroe, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191626)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 322-0049 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring received a 4 out of 5 star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 89% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Elara Caring serves 42 ZIP codes from its Monroe, Louisiana office in Ouachita County. Families in that area can confirm coverage of a specific ZIP code by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 191626, since 2006). 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 Monroe, Louisiana, serving families in Ouachita County and surrounding communities. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 7, 2006, meaning it has met federal health and safety requirements for hospice care for nearly two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Elara Caring an overall CAHPS Hospice star rating of 4 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported directly by families who worked with this hospice, as collected by CMS.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Elara Caring scored 100.00, which is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14. This measure reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 76.3% of patients in the reporting period, based on published CMS data.
Elara Caring's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 42 ZIP codes from its Monroe, LA office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published survey and quality-measure vintage available for this hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Elara Caring is Medicare-certified under CCN 191626, certified since July 7, 2006, 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 survey data shows Elara Caring earned a 4 out of 5 CAHPS star rating, with 89% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% 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 score is 100.00, which is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Elara Caring serves 42 ZIP codes from its Monroe, Louisiana office in Ouachita County, as listed in CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 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, so it's worth reviewing the CAHPS ratings and quality measures alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since July 7, 2006.
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 those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of 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 stopping all care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptoms and pain.
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 (318) 322-0049 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Elara Caring at (318) 322-0049 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measure performance, service area, and how visits are scheduled in the final days of life — questions you can also raise directly with Elara Caring at (318) 322-0049.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Elara Caring's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191626?state=LA to confirm current ratings and certification status.
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.