Elara Caring
Alexandria, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197643)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 442-2197 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures are based on CMS Care Compare data.
Elara Caring offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 39 ZIP codes from its Alexandria, Louisiana office.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 197643, certified since March 31, 1986), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Alexandria, Louisiana, operating under proprietary (for-profit) ownership. The agency has been Medicare-certified since March 31, 1986, and holds CMS Certification Number (CCN) 197643.
Elara Caring offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency serves 39 ZIP codes from its Alexandria office.
Per the most recent CMS Care Compare data, Elara Caring holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is also 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS surveys.
On specific quality measures reported by CMS, 99.60% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 93.64% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care. These figures come from CMS Care Compare and represent agency-level performance data as reported to CMS.
Families researching home health options are encouraged to review the full, current data directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date star ratings, survey results, and quality measures before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 197643, certified since 03/31/1986), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a physician.
What services does this agency offer?
Elara Caring offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Elara Caring has a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency holds a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Elara Caring's current ratings and measures directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197643?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about care team availability, scheduling, and how services will be coordinated; contact the agency at (318) 442-2197 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services Elara Caring provides, includes skilled services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor; the data provided does not address non-medical home care distinctions, so contact the agency at (318) 442-2197 for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since March 31, 1986.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Elara Caring is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (318) 442-2197 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Elara Caring at (318) 442-2197 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/31/1986. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.