Elara Caring
Braintree, MA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 227475)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 272 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (617) 969-7517 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 5-star CMS quality rating, above the Massachusetts state average of 3, and a 3-star patient survey rating. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data.
Elara Caring offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 272 ZIP codes from its Braintree, MA office.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 227475, certified since 2003), 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 located in Braintree, Massachusetts, certified since March 26, 2003 (CCN 227475). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
Elara Caring offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency serves 272 ZIP codes from its Braintree office, indicating a broad service area across the region.
Per CMS Care Compare quality data, Elara Caring holds a CMS quality star rating of 5, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 3, based on CMS's patient experience survey. On specific process measures reported by CMS, 99.54% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 97.14% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; consumers should verify current figures directly on the Care Compare website before making care decisions. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing data for home health agencies. Families should contact the agency directly for information on availability, staffing, and specific care arrangements not captured in CMS's public reporting.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 227475), certified since March 26, 2003, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Elara Caring offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, 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 5-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's CMS patient survey star rating is 3 stars.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Elara Caring's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's official listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring serves 272 ZIP codes from its Braintree, Massachusetts office, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 272 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staffing availability, specific care plans, and how services align with your needs; contact the agency at (617) 969-7517 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not describe non-medical home care services; contact the agency at (617) 969-7517 and verify on Medicare Care Compare for clarification on the specific services offered.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since March 26, 2003.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Elara Caring is a proprietary, or for-profit, agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for home health agencies; contact the agency at (617) 969-7517 and verify on Medicare Care Compare for cost and payment information.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Elara Caring at (617) 969-7517 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/26/2003. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.