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Home health agency · CMS Certification 227475

ELARA CARING

50 BRAINTREE HILL OFFICE PARK, SUITE 308, BRAINTREE, MA 02184

(617) 969-7517

Part of Elara Caring — see all Elara Caring locations and CMS ratings.
Value93/ 100
Best value

5★ care at below-average cost — strong value

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

CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
5of 5 stars

Quality & Operations

CMS-reported ratings and certification data

Quality of patient care rating
5 of 5 stars
Patient survey rating
3 of 5 stars
Date certified
2003-03-26

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapyMedical 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(2,198 patients)
97.14%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(2,185 patients)
94.92%
Got better at bathing(2,278 patients)
98.63%
Breathing improved(2,109 patients)
99.32%
Got better at taking medications correctly(2,374 patients)
94.34%
Discharge function score(2,373 patients)
87.65%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(3,900 patients)
99.54%
Acted on medication issues promptly(3,900 patients)
94.67%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(3,823 patients)
0.92%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(2,488 patients)
0.33%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(2,498 patients)
58.33%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(3,387 patients)
87.18%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(2,317 patients)
4.36%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(1,671 patients)
10.23%
Sent health information to the next provider(1,577 patients)
58.53%
Gave health information to the patient(2,297 patients)
87.9%

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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.