Elara Caring
Paris, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671759)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (903) 794-2462 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Elara Caring, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Texas state average of 94.72, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Elara Caring serves 52 ZIP codes from its Paris, Texas office in Lamar County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified, with CCN 671759, since July 18, 2013. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified hospice provider based in Paris, Texas, serving families in Lamar County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 18, 2013, and is classified under an ownership type of "Other."
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Elara Caring. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be taken as an indication of poor quality — it simply means the data has not yet been made public.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes key care processes, Elara Caring scored 100.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 67.9% of patients served, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Elara Caring's service area, per CMS data, spans 52 ZIP codes from its Paris, Texas office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to review Elara Caring's full profile on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with any questions about their services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Elara Caring?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 671759, since July 18, 2013), 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 has not published CAHPS survey results for Elara Caring, often because of small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality, just unavailable public data.
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, per CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Elara Caring serves 52 ZIP codes from its office in Paris, Texas, in Lamar County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Elara Caring's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure but does not by itself indicate care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since July 18, 2013, according to CMS records.
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 patient has a life-limiting prognosis, typically six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for Elara Caring; please contact the hospice at (903) 794-2462 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; please contact Elara Caring directly at (903) 794-2462 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, coverage areas, caregiver support, and quality measures; contact Elara Caring at (903) 794-2462 for specifics and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare.
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/671759?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.