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Home health agency · CMS Certification 197317

ELARA CARING

320 ACTON ROAD, STE B, MARKSVILLE, LA 71351

(318) 253-8978

Part of Elara Caring — see all Elara Caring locations and CMS ratings.
Value68/ 100

4★ care at average cost — good value

Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category

CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
4of 5 stars

Quality & Operations

CMS-reported ratings and certification data

Quality of patient care rating
4 of 5 stars
Patient survey rating
5 of 5 stars
Date certified
1983-10-01

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapySpeech pathologyMedical socialHome health aide

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(129 patients)
93.62%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(129 patients)
94.49%
Got better at bathing(129 patients)
95.55%
Breathing improved(129 patients)
100%
Got better at taking medications correctly(129 patients)
91.72%
Discharge function score(129 patients)
82.17%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(181 patients)
99.45%
Acted on medication issues promptly(181 patients)
96.69%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(180 patients)
2.22%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(132 patients)
0%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(115 patients)
60.87%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(96 patients)
82.06%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(42 patients)
4.16%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(49 patients)
12.13%
Sent health information to the next provider(55 patients)
96.36%
Gave health information to the patient(126 patients)
88.1%

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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

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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?

Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.