Elara Caring
Mansfield, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197161)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 871-5101 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 5-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. Based on CMS Care Compare data, this indicates strong performance relative to other agencies in the state.
Elara Caring offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 42 ZIP codes from its Mansfield, Louisiana office.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 197161, certified since 1984), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This is based on its listing in CMS Care Compare.
About this agency
Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Mansfield, Louisiana, certified since October 17, 1984. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider under CMS certification number (CCN) 197161.
Elara Caring offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency serves 42 ZIP codes from its Mansfield, LA office.
Based on the most recent CMS Care Compare data, Elara Caring holds a 5-star overall quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey rating is also 5 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS's standardized survey process.
CMS quality measures show that 100.00% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner, and 96.33% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, per the data reported to Care Compare.
These figures represent a snapshot from CMS Care Compare and may be updated periodically by CMS; consumers should check the official Care Compare listing for the most current figures. This profile is based solely on that published data and does not include cost information, which CMS does not publish.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 197161) and has been since October 17, 1984, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
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 5-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Elara Caring received a 5-star patient survey rating on CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can view Elara Caring's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197161?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring serves 42 ZIP codes from its office in Mansfield, Louisiana.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific ZIP code coverage, staff availability, and current quality data; contact Elara Caring at (318) 871-5101 and verify details 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, includes skilled services such as nursing, therapy, and medical social services ordered by a doctor; the data provided does not describe non-medical home care options.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since October 17, 1984.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Elara Caring is a proprietary (for-profit) agency, according to CMS ownership data.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact Elara Caring at (318) 871-5101 to discuss payment and coverage details, and verify eligibility on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Elara Caring at (318) 871-5101 to inquire about starting services.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/17/1984. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.