ELARA CARING
4102 JEFFERSON AVENUE, TEXARKANA, AR 71854
4★ care at below-average cost — strong value
Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category
Quality & Operations
CMS-reported ratings and certification data
- Quality of patient care rating
- 4 of 5 stars
- Patient survey rating
- Not yet reported by CMS
- Date certified
- 1990-01-16
Services offered
Agency details
- Ownership
- PROPRIETARY
What CMS measures show
Reported by CMS for this provider — compare against others nearby before deciding
How patients improved
Share of patients who got better at everyday activities during their care
- Got better at walking or moving around(126 patients)
- 97.45%
- Got better at getting in and out of bed(126 patients)
- 97.03%
- Got better at bathing(126 patients)
- 100%
- Breathing improved(123 patients)
- 96.36%
- Got better at taking medications correctly(123 patients)
- 100%
- Discharge function score(126 patients)
- 96.83%
Timeliness and safety
- Began care in a timely manner(195 patients)
- 98.97%
- Acted on medication issues promptly(195 patients)
- 100%
- Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(194 patients)
- 1.03%
- New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(129 patients)
- 0%
- Checked whether patients received a flu shot(101 patients)
- 8.91%
Hospital use and care transitions
What happened after home health care began
- Returned to the community after care(100 patients)
- 83.15%
- Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(27 patients)
- 4.01%
- Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(46 patients)
- 12.11%
- Sent health information to the next provider(71 patients)
- 90.14%
- Gave health information to the patient(123 patients)
- 95.12%
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What to look for
Which numbers matter most when choosing — in plain language
- The quality-of-patient-care star rating summarizes how well patients recover and stay out of the hospital.
- Patient-survey ratings reflect real experiences with communication and reliability.
- Confirm the agency offers the specific services you need (nursing, physical therapy, etc.) — they vary by agency.
Questions to ask
Bring these to a tour, call, or appointment
Questions to ask — ELARA CARING
Home health agency · checklist from CareLens (CMS Care Compare data)
- Which exact services will you provide, and how often will someone visit?
- Who is my main point of contact, and how do I reach someone after hours?
- How do you coordinate with my doctor and report changes in my condition?
- What is your experience with my specific condition or recovery needs?
- Are your visits covered by my insurance, and what would I pay out of pocket?
Related data
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Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.