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Hammond, LA · Proprietary

Elara Caring — Hammond, LA

4.5/5 CMS Rating CMS Verified
23 years in operation (est. 2003) Request callback 1200 Derrick Drive, Ste 201 , 70403

Patient survey results (HHCAHPS)

92%

Received professional care

92%

Good communication

85%

Discussed medication safety

87%

Would recommend

Based on 224 patient surveys · Data from CMS Home Health Compare

CMS Outcome Measures

97.5%
Improved walking
98.37%
Improved bathing
100%
Care started on time
96.33%
Improved medication mgmt
Discharge to Community
76.36%
≈ National average
Preventable Hospitalizations
13.25%
↓ Above national avg
Preventable Readmissions
3.71%
≈ National average

Source: CMS Home Health Quality Measures. Data reflects Medicare-certified patient outcomes.

About Elara Caring

Elara Caring has been serving families in Hammond for 23 years. The agency is Medicare certified and provides five types of care: skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and medical social services. Families rate Elara Caring 4.5 stars. As a proprietary agency, they operate independently in the community.

What to expect

When you're looking for home health care for your parent in Hammond, Elara Caring is an option worth considering. They've been serving the community for 23 years and are Medicare certified. As a skilled nursing focused agency, they offer physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and medical social services alongside nursing care—all coordinated to support your parent's needs. Their 4.5 out of 5 star quality rating reflects their commitment. One thing to keep in mind: they don't provide home health aide services. If your parent needs hands-on help with bathing, dressing, or other daily care, you'll need to arrange that through a separate provider. Their team at (985) 340-8000 can discuss which services fit your parent's situation best.

Services offered

Skilled Nursing

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Speech Pathology

Medical Social Services

Frequently asked questions

Is Elara Caring a nonprofit or for-profit agency?

Elara Caring is a for-profit agency (proprietary ownership).

What is Elara Caring's star rating?

Elara Caring has a 4.5 out of 5 star quality rating based on HHCAHPS quality measures.

What skilled care options does Elara Caring offer?

Yes, Elara Caring provides skilled nursing care. They also offer physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and medical social services. However, they do not provide home health aide services.

Local context

You're choosing from 11 home health agencies in Hammond. The local average rating across all agencies is 3.86 stars. Elara Caring's 4.5-star rating suggests they're performing better than typical for the market. They've been in Hammond since 2003, giving them long-term familiarity with the community.

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This site provides Medicare-certified home health agency data sourced from CMS.gov. It is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for medical decisions.