home health agency in Niles, MI
Elara Caring
312 E Main St, Suite 1, Niles, MI 49120 · (269) 663-2201
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 Niles, Michigan (Berrien County).
CMS gives it 4.5 out of 5 stars on its quality of patient care star rating, better than the Michigan average of 3.3.
93.9% of its patients got better at walking or moving around (Michigan average 85.1%).
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
- December 29, 2008
- Services
- Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social, Home Health Aide
- County
- Berrien County
- CMS Certification Number
- 239005
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of patient care star rating (higher is better) | 4.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Care
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients’ care in a timely manner (higher is better) | 99.9% | 91.8% | 94% | Better |
Outcomes
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got better at walking or moving around (higher is better) | 93.9% | 85.1% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed (higher is better) | 93.4% | 87.3% | 83.2% | Better |
| Patients who got better at bathing (higher is better) | 97.5% | 89.2% | 85.6% | Better |
| Patients whose breathing improved (higher is better) | 93.8% | 87.6% | 84.5% | Better |
| Patients who got better at taking medicines by mouth (higher is better) | 92.4% | 83.8% | 81.2% | Better |
Safety
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | Average |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Worse |
Results
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients discharged to the community (risk-adjusted) (higher is better) | 89.2% | 85.1% | 80.2% | Better |
| Potentially preventable readmissions after discharge (lower is better) | 3.9% | 4.2% | 4.1% | Average |
| Potentially preventable hospitalizations (lower is better) | 9.6% | 9.8% | 10.9% | Average |
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- ★★★★★3Average
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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 Michigan home health agencies is 3.3 stars.
Where is Elara Caring and how do I contact it?
Elara Caring is at 312 E Main St, Suite 1, Niles, MI 49120. Phone: (269) 663-2201.
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.