Elara Caring
Texarkana, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 457015)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (903) 794-3102 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Texas state average of 3 stars, and a 3-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 32 ZIP codes from its Texarkana, TX office.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 457015), certified since May 10, 1978, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Texarkana, Texas, certified since May 10, 1978. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider and offers a full range of home health services: 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 Texas state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 3 out of 5, reflecting how patients rated their experience of care in CMS surveys. On specific quality measures reported by CMS, the agency achieved a 100.00% rate for beginning care in a timely manner and a 96.24% rate for improvement in patients' ability to walk or move around, among the outcome measures CMS tracks for home health agencies.
Elara Caring's service area, as recorded in CMS data, covers 32 ZIP codes from its Texarkana, TX office. All figures cited here — star ratings, survey results, and outcome measures — come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified for the most current vintage directly on the Care Compare website, since CMS updates these figures periodically. Families should confirm current details, including staffing and availability, directly with the agency, as this profile does not include information beyond what CMS publishes.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 457015) and has been certified since May 10, 1978, 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, 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, above the Texas state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 3 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 ratings and outcome measures on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's official listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring serves 32 ZIP codes from its Texarkana, TX office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staff availability, specific service scheduling, and how care plans are coordinated; contact the agency at (903) 794-3102 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since May 10, 1978.
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 does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact Elara Caring at (903) 794-3102 and check with Medicare for coverage and cost details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Elara Caring at (903) 794-3102 to inquire about starting care.
What were the agency's outcome measures for timely care and walking improvement?
CMS data shows a 100.00% rate for beginning care in a timely manner and a 96.24% rate for improvement in patients' ability to walk or move around.
Where can I verify this information independently?
All ratings and measures cited here come from CMS Care Compare; you can verify current data directly at the agency's Care Compare listing.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/10/1978. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.