Elara Caring
Centerville, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167423)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (641) 437-1117 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Iowa state average of 3 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Elara Caring offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 55 ZIP codes from its office in Centerville, Iowa.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified, with CCN 167423, certified since January 10, 2014, 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 Centerville, Iowa, certified since January 10, 2014 (CCN 167423). The agency operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership and provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Elara Caring holds a CMS quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS data also reports that 100.00% of care episodes at this agency began care in a timely manner, and 91.85% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on the most recent published CMS Care Compare figures.
Elara Caring's service area spans 55 ZIP codes surrounding its Centerville, Iowa office. All star ratings, survey results, and outcome measures referenced here are drawn directly from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified for the most current reporting period at the official Care Compare website, as CMS updates these figures periodically. Families considering this agency should confirm specific service availability and current ratings directly with the agency or through Medicare's Care Compare tool before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 167423, certified since 01/10/2014), so eligible home health services are covered by Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Elara Caring offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, 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 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Iowa state average of 3 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5 in CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Elara Caring's full quality data at medicare.gov/care-compare using CCN 167423, or visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/167423?state=IA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring serves 55 ZIP codes from its Centerville, Iowa location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staffing availability, current service capacity, and care plan details by calling the agency at (641) 437-1117.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since January 10, 2014.
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 by CMS; contact the agency at (641) 437-1117 for details and verify coverage on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Elara Caring at (641) 437-1117 to inquire about starting care.
What were this agency's outcome measures for timely care and walking improvement?
CMS data shows 100.00% of care episodes started in a timely manner and 91.85% of patients improved in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/10/2014. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.