hospice in Kokomo, IN
Elara Caring
2130 W Sycamore, Suite 240 A, Kokomo, IN 46901 · (765) 388-4125
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 at a glance
Elara Caring is a for-profit hospice in Kokomo, Indiana (Howard County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Indiana average of 3.8.
76% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 213 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- July 15, 2005
- County
- Howard County
- CMS Certification Number
- 151591
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 74% | 83.4% | 82.7% | Worse |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 76% | 85.3% | 84.9% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 71% | 76.8% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 72% | 78.6% | 77.8% | Worse |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 86% | 91.7% | 91.3% | Worse |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 76% | 81.6% | 81.7% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 87% | 91.7% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 99.8% | 94.7% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 72.3% | 66.8% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.4 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 213 | 85 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Elara Caring's rating?
Elara Caring has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Indiana hospices is 3.8 stars.
Where is Elara Caring and how do I contact it?
Elara Caring is at 2130 W Sycamore, Suite 240 A, Kokomo, IN 46901. Phone: (765) 388-4125.
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.