home health agency in Kokomo, IN
Elara Caring
2130 W Sycamore Ste 150, Kokomo, IN 46901 · (765) 452-1411
CMS quality of patient care star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Elara Caring at a glance
Elara Caring is a for-profit home health agency in Kokomo, Indiana (Howard County).
CMS gives it 4.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the Indiana average of 3.1.
93.1% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Indiana average 81.5%).
Services offered: nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social, home health aide.
Facility details
- Type
- Home health agency
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Medicare-certified since
- February 7, 2007
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Howard County
- CMS Certification Number
- 157586
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4.5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.4% | 93.2% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 93.1% | 81.5% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 94.9% | 84.1% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 94.6% | 84.3% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 95.2% | 85.6% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 92.7% | 81.7% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | Better |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 89.3% | 81.4% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 10.2% | 11% | 10.9% | Average |
Other home health agencies near Elara Caring
- ★★★★★1Much below average
- ★★★★★3.5Above average
- ★★★★★1.5Below average
- ★★★★★3.5Above average
- ★★★★★3Average
- ★★★★★2Below average
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Frequently asked questions
What is Elara Caring's rating?
Elara Caring has 4.5 out of 5 stars on the CMS quality of patient care star rating. The average for Indiana home health agencies is 3.1 stars.
Where is Elara Caring and how do I contact it?
Elara Caring is at 2130 W Sycamore Ste 150, Kokomo, IN 46901. Phone: (765) 452-1411.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.