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Home health agency · CMS Certification 239005

ELARA CARING

312 E MAIN ST, SUITE 1, NILES, MI 49120

(269) 663-2201

Part of Elara Caring — see all Elara Caring locations and CMS ratings.
Value65/ 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
4 of 5 stars
Date certified
2008-12-29

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(542 patients)
93.91%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(541 patients)
93.4%
Got better at bathing(541 patients)
97.52%
Breathing improved(531 patients)
93.84%
Got better at taking medications correctly(536 patients)
92.35%
Discharge function score(542 patients)
79.34%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(768 patients)
99.87%
Acted on medication issues promptly(768 patients)
99.35%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(762 patients)
1.05%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(580 patients)
0.43%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(444 patients)
45.05%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(482 patients)
89.21%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(372 patients)
3.91%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(292 patients)
9.56%
Sent health information to the next provider(216 patients)
98.61%
Gave health information to the patient(546 patients)
97.07%

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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.