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Elara Caring
Home health agency Natchitoches, LA
226 South Drive, Suite a, Natchitoches, LA 71457 · (318) 238-3933
Medicare star rating 5
Patient survey rating 4
OwnershipProprietary
Medicare-certified sinceJan 2, 1984
80% would definitely recommend
Services: Nursing, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech therapy, Medical social services, Home health aide
Quality measures compared with Louisiana and the U.S.
| Measure | This provider | Louisiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Began patients' care in a timely manner | 100% | 99% | 96.5% |
| Patients got better at walking or moving around | 99.6% | 90.8% | 88.6% |
| Patients got better at getting in and out of bed | 98.7% | 90.8% | 89.7% |
| Patients got better at bathing | 97.6% | 92.6% | 90.6% |
| Patients' breathing improved | 97.8% | 93.1% | 91.3% |
| Patients got better at taking medicines by mouth | 97.2% | 92.1% | 88.1% |
| Checked whether patients got a flu shot | 27.9% | 57.1% | 64.2% |
| Patients with a fall with major injury (lower is better) | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| New or worse pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | — | 0.2% |
Medicare spending per episode compared with the U.S. average: 0.93
What patients said
- 80% would definitely recommend
- 89% rated it 9 or 10
- 76 completed surveys
Areas it serves
Elara Caring lists 34 ZIP codes in its service area, including these cities:
Ratings describe past performance reported to CMS and can change. Confirm insurance, availability and services directly with the provider, and talk to your doctor or care team. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Home Health Care Agencies (released May 27, 2026).