hospice in Des Plaines, IL
Elara Caring I
1011 E. Touhy Ave Ste 170A, Des Plaines, IL 60018 · (224) 244-7381
CMS family caregiver survey star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Elara Caring I at a glance
Elara Caring I is a for-profit hospice in Des Plaines, Illinois (Cook County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Illinois average of 3.5.
84% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 46 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- August 17, 1998
- County
- Cook County
- CMS Certification Number
- 141596
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 78% | 82% | 82.7% | Worse |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 84% | 83.8% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 71% | 75.2% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 74% | 77.2% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 90% | 91.3% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 80% | 81.3% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 92% | 90.7% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 100% | 91.3% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 66.3% | 59.3% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.2 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 46 | 83 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Elara Caring I's rating?
Elara Caring I has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Illinois hospices is 3.5 stars.
Where is Elara Caring I and how do I contact it?
Elara Caring I is at 1011 E. Touhy Ave Ste 170A, Des Plaines, IL 60018. Phone: (224) 244-7381.
About this data
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