Elara Caring
Chariton, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167293)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 63 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (641) 774-2339 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Iowa state average of 3 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect care quality and patient experience measures.
Elara Caring offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 63 ZIP codes from its office in Chariton, Iowa.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified, with CCN 167293, certified since 2002, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details beyond Medicare certification are provided here.
About this agency
Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Chariton, Iowa, certified since June 24, 2002. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business and offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Elara Caring holds a 4-star overall quality rating, placing it above the Iowa state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey rating is also 4 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process. Among the specific quality measures reported, 98.26% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 95.08% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on CMS data.
Elara Caring's service area spans 63 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad coverage region extending from its Chariton, Iowa office. All star ratings, survey results, and quality measure percentages cited here reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be verified for the most current reporting period directly on Medicare's Care Compare website, as these figures are updated periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data. Prospective patients and caregivers should contact the agency directly to confirm current service availability and specific care arrangements.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 167293), certified since June 24, 2002, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
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, which is above the Iowa state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Elara Caring has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Elara Caring's full quality and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring serves 63 ZIP codes from its office in Chariton, Iowa.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 63 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current service availability, staff assignment, and specific care plans by contacting Elara Caring directly at (641) 774-2339, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since June 24, 2002.
Who owns this agency \u2014 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 Elara Caring at (641) 774-2339 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Elara Caring at (641) 774-2339 to inquire about starting care.
How did patients rate improvement in walking or moving around?
CMS data shows 95.08% of Elara Caring's patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around.
How timely is care initiation at this agency?
According to CMS data, 98.26% of Elara Caring's patients received timely initiation of care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/24/2002. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.