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Elara Caring

1010 NORTH 7TH STREET, Chariton, IA, 50049

CCN 167293 · County FIPS 19117

Proprietary
Visits
17,741
FY 2023
Cost / visit
$128.70
Quality star
3.5 ★
Medicare paid
$688.2K
2023

Quality of Patient Care (Care Compare)

Current data refresh.

Quality star
★★★★3.5
Timely initiation of care
98.4%
Improved walking
90.5%
Improved bed transfer
92.7%
Improved bathing
92.3%
Improved breathing
93.0%
Meds taken correctly
88.9%
Flu shot determined
59.5%
Med issues timely
95.2%
Discharge function score
90.6
Pressure ulcer/injury
0.0%
Falls w/ major injury
1.9%
Discharge to community
89.4%
Readmission (PPR)
4.0%
Hospitalization (PPH)
11.4%
Medicare spend vs natl
1.13

Patient Experience (HHCAHPS)

136 completed surveys · 33% response rate

Summary star
★★★★4.0
Overall care star
★★★★4.0
Rated agency 9–10
90%
Would recommend
81%
Communicated well
83%
Professional care
88%
Discussed meds/safety
83%

Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP)

Payment year 2026 · Larger-volume cohort

Total Performance Score
24.4
Medicare payment adj.
-1.20%
Acute-care hospitalization
14.5%
ED use w/o hospitalization
14.9%

Utilization (PAC PUF)

YearEpisodesService daysBeneficiariesMedicare paidCharges
20234213,335175$688,238$1,286,466

Financials (cost report)

YearVisitsMedicare visitsTotal costCost / visitNet revenueNet income
202317,7413,837$2,283,344$128.70$2,352,436$85,526

Blank cells mean the measure was not reported or was withheld by CMS for this agency/year.