Anthony Melder
Dec 2022
I cant say enough about elara caring this company bas really done an outstanding job of care and going above and beyond to help me with questions or concerns I may have
1 / 3Quick Facts
- Medicare quality
- 4.0 of 5 stars
- Medicare certified
- Since 1986
- Service area
- Covers five specific Louisiana parishes
- High-risk care
- In-person visits for high-risk cardiac, pulmonary, sepsis patients
- Therapy services
- Includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy
Home Health Compare
What Families Think
Elara Caring provides home health and hospice services to patients in Alexandria, Louisiana and surrounding parishes, emphasizing recovery, rehabilitation, and chronic disease management delivered in patients' homes. Review data is very limited, with just one rating available, but that reviewer described a strongly positive experience.
The Good
- Praised for going above and beyond with questions
- Customized care plans tailored to individual health goals
- Therapy for physical, occupational, and speech needs
- In-person visits for high-risk cardiac and pulmonary patients
- Focus on reducing hospitalization through education and early intervention
The Bad
- Only one published review, so limited feedback to judge from
- No published pricing information available
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Elara Caring is a home health agency serving Alexandria, Louisiana offering Home Health. Amenities include Emergency Call System, 24-Hour Staff and Medication Management.
About Elara Caring
Elara Caring provides skilled home health care services in Alexandria, Louisiana and surrounding communities, with a focus on recovery, rehabilitation, and health education delivered in patients' homes.
The organization offers customized care for patients managing chronic illnesses such as heart failure, COPD, and diabetes, along with physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help individuals regain or maintain their independence. In-person visits are available for high-risk cardiac, pulmonary, and sepsis patients.
Each patient's care plan is tailored to their individual needs and health goals, with the philosophy that the best place for care is where patients live. This approach reduces stress and anxiety, often leading to increased satisfaction and overall wellbeing, while also reducing the risk of hospitalization through education, symptom management, and early intervention.
Elara Caring serves Marksville, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Point Coupee, and St. Landry parishes in the Alexandria area.
Types of Care at Elara Caring
Home Health
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Medication Management
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5overall · 1 ratings combined
5★ on Google (1)
Medicare Quality of Care
Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 1986). The figures below come from Medicare's Home Health Compare program and are updated quarterly. Percentages are shares of patients; higher is better unless noted.
Quality of patient care
4.0 / 5
Medicare star rating
Services offered
- Skilled nursing
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Medical social services
- Home health aide
What patients say
4.0 / 5 patient survey rating
- Would definitely recommend the agency72%US 79%
- Rated their overall care 9 or 10 out of 1084%US 85%
- Care was given in a professional way87%US 89%
- The team communicated well83%US 86%
- The team discussed medicines, pain and home safety87%US 82%
132 completed patient surveys, 27% response rate.
Hospital outcomes
- Discharged to the community77%US 80%Same as
- Readmitted to hospital after discharge (30 days) (lower is better)4%US 4%Same as
- Preventable hospital visits during care (lower is better)18%US 11%Worse than
How patients did
- Care started within 2 days of referral100%US 94%
- Patients got better at walking or moving around94%US 83%
- Patients got better at getting in and out of bed93%US 83%
- Patients got better at bathing95%US 86%
- Patients' breathing improved94%US 85%
- Patients got better at taking medications correctly92%US 81%
- Patients who had a fall with major injury (lower is better)0%US 1%
- Patients with new or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0%US 0%
- Discharge function score met or exceeded expectations81%US 61%
Service area
Elara Caring reports serving 39 ZIP codes, including Alexandria, Pineville, Ball, Bentley, Bossier City, Boyce, Colfax, Deville, Dry Prong, Elizabeth and more. Search by your ZIP code to confirm coverage; agencies that cover it are marked “Serves your ZIP”.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Care Compare and the HHCAHPS patient survey. CCN 197643. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Elara Caring offer?
Elara Caring offers Home Health.
Where is Elara Caring located?
Elara Caring is located at 1401 Texas Ave Ste. A in Alexandria, Louisiana.
What do families say about Elara Caring?
Elara Caring provides home health and hospice services to patients in Alexandria, Louisiana and surrounding parishes, emphasizing recovery, rehabilitation, and chronic disease management delivered in patients' homes. Review data is very limited, with just one rating available, but that reviewer described a strongly positive experience.
Does Medicare cover care from Elara Caring?
Yes. Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified home health agency, so Medicare Part A or Part B pays in full for skilled nursing, therapy and home health aide visits when a doctor orders them and the patient is homebound. There is no copay for covered home health visits. Medicare rates the agency's quality of patient care 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Do I need a referral to use Elara Caring?
For Medicare to pay, yes: a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant must certify that care is needed and sign a plan of care. Families can call the agency first, and the agency will usually contact the doctor to arrange the order. Ongoing help with bathing, meals and companionship is a different service, non-medical home care, which needs no referral.
How can families visit Elara Caring?
Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with Elara Caring and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
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