Elara Caring
Ruston, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197222)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 255-2600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These ratings 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 28 ZIP codes from its Ruston, LA office.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 197222, certified since 1988), 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 Ruston, Louisiana, providing services under CCN 197222. The agency has been Medicare-certified since May 20, 1988, and operates as a proprietary (for-profit) organization.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Elara Caring offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency serves 28 ZIP codes from its Ruston, LA office.
Per CMS Care Compare data, Elara Caring holds a CMS quality star rating of 4.5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS quality measures show that 100.00% of patients in this agency's care began receiving services in a timely manner. Additionally, 92.75% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around, based on CMS-reported outcome data.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the agency's most recently reported data vintage available through that source. Families and caregivers are encouraged to review the Care Compare listing directly for the most current figures and any additional detail not captured here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 197222) and has been since May 20, 1988, so Medicare-covered home health services are eligible for payment 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 Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can verify current ratings and staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197222?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring serves 28 ZIP codes from its office in Ruston, Louisiana.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing availability, specific service scheduling, and any care plan details by contacting the agency at (318) 255-2600 and verifying details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since May 20, 1988.
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?
Specific cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (318) 255-2600 and verify coverage details through Medicare Care Compare or your insurance provider.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Elara Caring at (318) 255-2600 to inquire about starting care.
What is the timely initiation of care rate for this agency?
According to CMS data, 100.00% of patients began receiving care from Elara Caring in a timely manner.
Does this agency help improve patients' mobility?
CMS data shows 92.75% of Elara Caring's patients improved in their ability to walk or move around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/20/1988. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.