Elara Caring
Des Plaines, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147669)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 195 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (773) 509-1355 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Illinois state average of 3, and a 3-star patient survey rating. These figures come from 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 195 ZIP codes from its Des Plaines, IL office.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 147669, certified since 1997), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are provided beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Des Plaines, Illinois, certified since April 24, 1997 (CCN 147669). The agency operates under proprietary (for-profit) ownership and offers a full range of home health services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Elara Caring holds a 4-star overall quality rating, which is above the Illinois state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 3 stars. In CMS quality measures, 96.87% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 94.46% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care — both figures reported as part of the same CMS dataset.
Elara Caring's service area is broad, covering 195 ZIP codes from its Des Plaines office, indicating a wide geographic reach across the surrounding region.
These ratings and figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available for this agency. Families are encouraged to verify current ratings and measure details directly on the Medicare Care Compare website before making care decisions, as CMS updates this information periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 147669) and has been since April 24, 1997, 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, 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 Illinois 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 https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/147669?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring serves 195 ZIP codes from its Des Plaines, Illinois location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 195 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Contact Elara Caring at (773) 509-1355 to ask about specific care plans, staff availability, and scheduling, and verify current quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since April 24, 1997.
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 details are not published by CMS; contact Elara Caring at (773) 509-1355 to discuss payment and coverage, and verify Medicare eligibility on Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Elara Caring at (773) 509-1355 to inquire about starting home health services.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data does not define that distinction; contact Elara Caring at (773) 509-1355 for details on the types of care they provide versus non-medical home care options.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/24/1997. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.