Elara Caring
Jackson, MI · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 237274)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 429 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (517) 780-9500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Michigan average of 3.5 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, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 429 ZIP codes from its Jackson, Michigan office.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified, with CCN 237274, certified since April 2, 1995, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed in CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Jackson, Michigan, certified since April 2, 1995. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity 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 an overall quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Michigan state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating, which reflects patient experience responses, stands at 4 out of 5.
CMS quality measures show that 99.47% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 93.42% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures come from the CMS Care Compare dataset and reflect the most recent published quality measures available at the time of this listing.
Elara Caring's service area is broad, covering 429 ZIP codes from its Jackson, Michigan location. Families and referring providers seeking more detail on current ratings, measures, or service area boundaries should consult the CMS Care Compare website directly, as star ratings and measures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 237274), certified since April 2, 1995, 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 4.5-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Michigan state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Elara Caring's CMS patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can verify current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/237274?state=MI.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring serves 429 ZIP codes from its office in Jackson, Michigan.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 429 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, specific service availability in your ZIP code, and recent CMS ratings; contact the agency at (517) 780-9500 for details not listed here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since April 2, 1995.
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 (517) 780-9500 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Elara Caring at (517) 780-9500 to inquire about starting care.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the agency at (517) 780-9500 for clarification and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/02/1995. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.