Oklahoma City Senior AdvisorElara Caring IV is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 328 South 29TH Street, Suite 320 in Chickasha, OK 73018. Medicare first certified it in 2005, 21 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4.5 out of 5 stars, above the Oklahoma average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Oklahoma average is met expected function at discharge; its weakest is flu shot status checked.
What is Elara Caring IV's Medicare record?
| Agency | Elara Caring IV |
|---|---|
| Address | 328 South 29TH Street, Suite 320, Chickasha, OK 73018 |
| Phone | (405) 224-0012 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 377690 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/21/2005 |
How does Elara Caring IV score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Elara Caring IV. It is better than the Oklahoma average on 8 and worse on 1.
| Measure | Elara Caring IV | Oklahoma average | U.S. average | vs. Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 100% | 97.4% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 95.3% | 88.5% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 94.3% | 89.4% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 97.3% | 91.1% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 100% | 88.6% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 93.5% | 87.8% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.7% | 95.6% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 57.1% | 60.5% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 98.5% | 72.9% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: met expected function at discharge, breathing improved and got better at walking or moving around.
Where it trails: flu shot status checked.
What do patients say about Elara Caring IV?
70% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Elara Caring IV, based on 69 completed surveys. The Oklahoma average is 82%.
| Survey question | Elara Caring IV | Oklahoma average | U.S. average | vs. Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 83% | 91% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 82% | 88% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 72% | 86% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 76% | 88% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 70% | 82% | 79% | Worse |
Do Elara Caring IV's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Elara Caring IV better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 90% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.5% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 12.8% |
Which home health services does Elara Caring IV provide, and which does it not?
Elara Caring IV reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Elara Caring IV? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Oklahoma City-area ZIP codes does Elara Caring IV serve?
Elara Caring IV tells Medicare it serves 14 ZIP codes in Oklahoma City and Oklahoma, Cleveland, Canadian, Logan, Grady and McClain counties, out of 36 in total.
- 73002
- 73004
- 73011
- 73018
- 73025
- 73059
- 73067
- 73079
- 73082
- 73089
- 73090
- 73092
- 73122
- 73170
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask Elara Caring IV before starting care?
Ask how many visits a week to expect
Home health is intermittent: visits, not shifts. Ask for the planned number of nursing and therapy visits per week so the family knows which hours still need covering.
Ask whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
Ask who answers after hours
Problems rarely wait for office hours. Ask whether the night and weekend line reaches one of their own nurses or an answering service, and how long a call-back usually takes.
Which other home health agencies serve Chickasha, OK?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Chickasha.
- Choice Health at Home - Chickasha — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Traditions Health of Western Oklahoma — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Lifeline Home Health Care, Inc — 3 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Elara Caring IV Medicare-certified?
Yes. Elara Caring IV is certified by Medicare under provider number 377690 and has been since 2005. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Elara Caring IV's Medicare star rating?
4.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Oklahoma average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 2 out of 5.
Does Elara Caring IV provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
