ELARA CARING
Provider Information
- Address
- 20698 HALL RD
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48038 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- September 2, 2015
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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) | 3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 1 |
9
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.
12.4 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 52nd percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
66
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 day12.4 min
Ranks better than about 52% 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 weekends12.9%
Ranks better than about 83% 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 life93.4%
Ranks better than about 49% 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 visits62.7%
Ranks better than about 36% 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 care9.1%
Ranks better than about 32% 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 months27.3%
Ranks better than about 75% 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 care3.9%
Ranks better than about 68% 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 hospice3.9%
Ranks better than about 17% 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$11,181 · 15th 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 70.3% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life70.3%
- All care steps completed100%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer32%
- Dementia16%
- Heart and circulatory disease21%
- Lung and respiratory disease9%
- Stroke4%
- Other conditions19%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Elara Caring
Elara Caring serves families in Clinton Township, Michigan, from their office on Hall Road. This provider offers hospice support for patients facing life-limiting conditions. They have been certified by Medicare since 2015. Their team holds accreditation from CHAP. This means an outside group checked their work to make sure they follow strict national health standards. Finding the right support in Macomb County is a major step. Having an accredited team helps ensure the care provided meets clear safety and health goals for your loved one.
About ELARA CARING
This provider operates as a for-profit, freestanding hospice center. They first joined the Medicare program in September 2015. Accreditation from CHAP is a strong signal of quality. This group looks at how a hospice agency handles daily tasks and patient safety. They check if the staff follows federal rules every single day. A business with this seal must prove they work hard to keep standards high. You should know that for-profit status does not change the rules they must follow to stay in the Medicare program. They are held to the same quality benchmarks as non-profit groups. Families often look for this documentation to gain peace of mind about the care their family member will receive. It shows the agency has made a choice to be measured against high standards.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in CLINTON TOWNSHIP?
Hospice care in this part of Michigan focuses on comfort and dignity at the end of life. The team works to manage pain and symptoms while providing emotional support for the whole family. At Elara Caring, the staff includes three registered nurses and one licensed practical nurse. With nine total employees, the team is sized to offer focused attention to those in their care. Nurses handle the medical needs while the rest of the staff works on daily comfort. They coordinate with your doctor to make sure the plan stays current. This local office manages care in the surrounding area to ensure quick responses when problems arise. Having a local team means they understand the area and can reach your home when you need them most. It is a team effort designed to keep the patient calm and comfortable in their own home.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Choosing the right help for your family is a big decision. Start by asking these questions to get the facts you need. First, ask how quickly a nurse can get to your home if a crisis occurs at night or on the weekend. Second, ask how they handle pain management and if they have a specific doctor who leads that care. Third, ask how they support the family members who are acting as primary caregivers. Do they provide volunteers or extra help for chores? Finally, ask how they handle changes in the patient condition. You need to know the team is ready to adjust the plan. These answers help you see if their style matches what your loved one wants. Be clear about your goals so the team can meet them.
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