Elara Caring
Texarkana, AR · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 047114)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (870) 772-0958 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Arkansas state average of 3.5 stars, though its patient survey star rating is not included in the available data. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the latest patient survey results.
Elara Caring offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. It serves 24 ZIP codes from its office in Texarkana, AR.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 047114), certified since January 16, 1990, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Texarkana, AR, operating under proprietary (for-profit) ownership. The agency has been Medicare-certified since January 16, 1990 (CCN 047114), giving it decades of experience providing home-based care.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. According to CMS Care Compare data, Elara Caring holds a CMS quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Arkansas state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is not included in the data provided, so this agency should be considered not yet rated on that specific measure pending verification on Medicare Care Compare.
On CMS quality measures, Elara Caring reports a timely initiation of care percentage of 98.97%, indicating that a high proportion of patients began receiving services promptly after referral. The agency also reports that 97.45% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, a measure of functional outcomes tracked by CMS.
Elara Caring's service area extends across 24 ZIP codes from its Texarkana, AR office, reflecting a moderately broad regional coverage area. All figures cited here reflect CMS Care Compare data as reported for this agency; families are encouraged to consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current figures and any additional details not captured here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 047114) and has been since January 16, 1990, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Elara Caring offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy.
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 Arkansas state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating was not provided in the available data; contact the agency at (870) 772-0958 or check Medicare Care Compare for this information.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Elara Caring's official quality data on the Medicare Care Compare website at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring serves 24 ZIP codes from its office in Texarkana, AR.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans by calling the agency directly at (870) 772-0958, since these details are not included in CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy services Elara Caring provides, involves medical care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance; this distinction is not further detailed in the available CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since January 16, 1990.
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 Care Compare does not publish cost figures; contact the agency at (870) 772-0958 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Elara Caring by phone at (870) 772-0958.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/16/1990. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.