Elara Caring
Ludington, MI · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 239308)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (231) 629-8665 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Michigan state average of 3.5 stars, and a 5-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 31 ZIP codes from its Ludington, Michigan office.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified, with CCN 239308, certified since July 24, 2015, 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 Ludington, Michigan, certified since July 24, 2015 (CCN 239308). The agency is proprietary (for-profit) in ownership.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Elara Caring holds a 4.5-star overall quality rating, which is above the Michigan state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 5 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
On process and outcome measures reported by CMS, 99.33% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 94.62% of patients showed improvement in ability to walk or move around during their episode of care. These figures come from the CMS Care Compare dataset and should be considered alongside the data's publication vintage when comparing to other agencies.
Elara Caring's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 31 ZIP codes surrounding its Ludington office.
All ratings and measures cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to periodic CMS updates. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish agency pricing. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the agency for details not covered by CMS-reported data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 239308), certified since July 24, 2015, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a physician.
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, above the Michigan state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can verify Elara Caring's current ratings and staffing data directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/239308?state=MI.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Ludington, Michigan.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Contact the agency at (231) 629-8665 to ask about scheduling, staff availability, and specific care needs, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services Elara Caring provides, involves skilled medical services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance; the CMS data provided here covers only the skilled home health services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since July 24, 2015.
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?
CMS does not publish cost figures; contact the agency at (231) 629-8665 for cost details and verify coverage information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Elara Caring at (231) 629-8665 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/24/2015. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.