Elara Caring
Hammond, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197778)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (985) 340-8000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Elara Caring offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. It serves 40 ZIP codes from its Hammond, Louisiana office.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 197778, certified since September 5, 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 Hammond, Louisiana, providing Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business and has been Medicare-certified since September 5, 2003.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Elara Caring holds a CMS quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey.
CMS data also reports that 100.00% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 97.61% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care. These measures are drawn from CMS Care Compare's published outcome data.
Elara Caring's service area, per CMS records, spans 40 ZIP codes surrounding its Hammond, Louisiana office, indicating a fairly broad regional footprint for home health services.
All star ratings, survey results, and outcome percentages cited here come directly from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the current listing on Medicare.gov for the most up-to-date figures, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 197778) and has been since September 5, 2003, 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, and Medical Social 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 Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars.
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, based on CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Elara Caring's full quality and outcome data on the Medicare Care Compare website at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197778?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring serves 40 ZIP codes surrounding its Hammond, Louisiana location, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
The data provided does not cover specific screening questions; contact the agency at (985) 340-8000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This detail is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the agency at (985) 340-8000 for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since September 5, 2003.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Elara Caring is organized as a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost figures are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (985) 340-8000 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Elara Caring at (985) 340-8000.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/05/2003. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.