ELARA CARING
Provider Information
- Address
- 30400 TELEGRAPH RD, SUITE 334
BINGHAM FARMS, MI 48025 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- August 11, 1998
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 26 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 7 |
| Volunteers | 4 |
61
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what ELARA CARING reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2015.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how ELARA CARING compares to hospices nationwide.
10.1 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 26th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
267
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day10.1 min
Ranks better than about 26% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends10.8%
Ranks better than about 74% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life93.9%
Ranks better than about 53% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits60.2%
Ranks better than about 39% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care6.2%
Ranks better than about 51% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months35.7%
Ranks better than about 53% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care9.1%
Ranks better than about 40% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice2.1%
Ranks better than about 36% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)52nd percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$16,134 · 40th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 64.3% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening99.9%
- Pain assessment99.8%
- Breathing difficulty screening99.9%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed99.8%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life64.3%
- All care steps completed99.7%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer23%
- Dementia18%
- Heart and circulatory disease23%
- Lung and respiratory disease9%
- Stroke5%
- Other conditions23%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Supportive Care at Elara Caring
Elara Caring serves families in Bingham Farms, Michigan, from their office on Telegraph Road. They offer hospice services designed to provide comfort and dignity for patients during their final months of life. The team focuses on managing pain and helping families navigate a difficult time. Choosing the right support is a big step, and having care nearby in Oakland County can make a real difference for your loved ones.
About Elara Caring
Elara Caring has been a Medicare-certified hospice provider since August 1998. They operate as a for-profit organization. This means they are part of a larger network that focuses on hospice care across the country. What should families know? Longevity is often a good sign. They have served the community for over two decades. But you should always look at the full picture when choosing a provider. Their long history shows they understand the rules and requirements of Medicare hospice coverage. That said, checking their current quality ratings is a smart way to see how they perform today. It helps you see if their care aligns with what your family needs most during this time.
Quality Performance Snapshot
Understanding Hospice Care in Bingham Farms
Hospice is about more than just medicine. It is about making sure your loved one is comfortable, safe, and surrounded by care. In Oakland County, many families look for providers who can come to their home or a care facility. The goal is to keep the patient in a familiar place as much as possible. Here is the thing—hospice is not about giving up. It is about choosing a different kind of care. It shifts the focus from curing an illness to improving the quality of every single day. Most hospice teams include nurses, aides, social workers, and chaplains. They all work together to support the patient and the entire family unit. This team approach is what makes hospice unique. It provides a safety net when things get overwhelming.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Choosing a hospice team is a personal decision. You need to ask questions that matter to your specific situation. Here are a few things to bring up during your first meeting:
- How quickly can a nurse get to our home if there is an emergency at night?
- What specific steps do you take to help with pain and other symptoms?
- How do you support family members who are grieving or feeling stressed?
- Can you tell me how often a volunteer or aide will visit my loved one?
The answers should be clear and easy to understand. If they use too much medical jargon, ask them to explain it simply. You deserve to feel confident in the people you choose. Trust your gut during these conversations. If a provider feels right, that is usually a very good sign.
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