Elara Caring
Niles, MI · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 239005)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (269) 663-2201 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Michigan state average of 3.5, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated over time.
Elara Caring offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 50 ZIP codes from its office in Niles, Michigan.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 239005), certified since December 29, 2008, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details for specific services should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Niles, Michigan, certified since December 29, 2008 (CCN 239005). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
Services offered include 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 a CMS quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Michigan state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
On specific quality measures reported by CMS, 99.87% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 93.91% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of home health care.
Elara Caring's service area, as listed in CMS data, spans 50 ZIP codes from its Niles, Michigan office, indicating a broad regional service footprint.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; prospective patients and families should verify current ratings and measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as figures are updated periodically and may change over time.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 239005) and has been since December 29, 2008, 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 CMS quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, above the Michigan state average of 3.5.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Elara Caring's patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Elara Caring's full quality data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page for CCN 239005.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring serves 50 ZIP codes from its office in Niles, Michigan.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 50 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific therapy availability, and scheduling by calling the agency at (269) 663-2201 and reviewing details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since December 29, 2008.
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 Elara Caring at (269) 663-2201 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Elara Caring at (269) 663-2201 to inquire about starting care.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data does not address that distinction; contact Elara Caring at (269) 663-2201 for clarification on the types of care it provides.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/29/2008. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.