Elara Caring
Pasadena, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 679786)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 2★
Serves: 161 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 780-2390 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Texas state average of 3 stars, but its patient survey rating is 2 out of 5 stars. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data, so families should weigh both the clinical quality score and the patient experience score together.
Elara Caring offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 161 ZIP codes from its Pasadena, Texas office.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 679786, certified since April 13, 2008), so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Pasadena, Texas, certified since April 13, 2008 (CCN 679786). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Elara Caring offers the following services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency reports serving 161 ZIP codes from its Pasadena office.
Per the most recent CMS Care Compare data, Elara Caring holds an overall quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 3 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 2 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected separately from the clinical quality measures.
CMS process and outcome data show that 99.93% of care episodes began in a timely manner, and 95.23% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare's published measures and reflect a specific reporting period; families should check the Care Compare website for the most current figures, as CMS updates this data periodically.
This profile is based entirely on CMS Care Compare data and does not include cost information, which CMS does not publish. Prospective clients should contact the agency directly for additional details not captured in the CMS dataset.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 679786) and has been certified since April 13, 2008, so Medicare-eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered.
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 Texas state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's CMS patient survey star rating is 2 out of 5 stars.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Elara Caring's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/679786?state=TX.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring reports serving 161 ZIP codes from its Pasadena, Texas location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 161 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staff availability, languages spoken, and scheduling; contact the agency directly at (713) 780-2390 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare, since this information is not in the CMS dataset.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The CMS data provided does not define this distinction; contact the agency at (713) 780-2390 for clarification and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since April 13, 2008.
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?
CMS Care Compare does not publish cost figures; contact the agency at (713) 780-2390 to discuss costs and payment options.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Elara Caring at (713) 780-2390 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/13/2008. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.