Elara Caring — Hammond, LA

Licensed 23+ years

Meet the Agency

Elara Caring is a franchise location of Elara Caring, a national home care brand. This office is based in Hammond, Louisiana and serves the surrounding area.

They are a non-medical personal care agency — not a medical home health agency. Caregivers help with everyday things like bathing, meals, and company. They don't give shots, change wound dressings, or do anything a nurse would do.

Licensing in Louisiana

Elara Caring

License number: 197778
Licensed since: 2003 (22 years)

About Elara Caring

Each Elara Caring office is locally owned. That means caregivers, prices, and hours can be different from one office to another. This office hires and trains its own caregivers.

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What home care helps with

Home care agencies send trained caregivers to your home. They help your mom, dad, or loved one stay safe and comfortable without moving to a facility. Most caregivers help with:

•Bathing, dressing, and grooming
•Cooking meals and light housekeeping
•Medicine reminders
•Rides to doctor visits
•Company and conversation
•Giving family caregivers a break

How families pay for home care in Louisiana

Most families pay out of pocket. In the LA state avg area, home care usually runs $20–$28 an hour.

Other ways to pay:

•Long-term care insurance: if your loved one bought a policy, it may cover home care. Call the insurance company to check.
•VA benefits: veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for help through Aid & Attendance.

Questions to ask before you pick

•How do you screen and train caregivers?
•What happens if my regular caregiver calls out?
•Who do I call at night or on weekends?
•Can we meet the caregiver before they start?
•How are caregivers supervised?

This overview is based on public records and state licensing info. Rules and program details can change. Last reviewed May 2026.

Service Area & Location

Agency Headquarters

1200 Derrick Drive, Ste 201

Hammond, LA 70403

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Medicare Home Health Agency

This is a Medicare-certified home health agency providing medical services under a physician's plan of care. This is different from non-medical home care.

Skilled NursingPhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech TherapyMedical Social Services

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Care Programs & Services

Care Focus Areas

Care areas Elara Caring's locations typically work in. Contact this office to confirm.

Companionship
Post-Surgery Recovery
Post-Hospital Support
Rehab Support

Daily Support Services

Household & Companionship

Companionship
Light Housekeeping
Medication Reminders (Non-Clinical)

Recovery & Transitional

Post-Hospital Support
Post-Surgery Recovery
Care Coordination with Family
Rehab Support (Non-Clinical)
Stroke Recovery Support

Meet the Agency

Licensing in Louisiana

About Elara Caring

What home care helps with

How families pay for home care in Louisiana

Questions to ask before you pick

Service Area & Location

Agency Headquarters

Medicare Home Health Agency

Care Programs & Services

Care Focus Areas

Daily Support Services

Household & Companionship

Recovery & Transitional

Payment

Accepted Payment Methods

Licensing & Protections

LICENSED

State License Details

Medicare Quality Report

Safety & Prevention

Preventing Hospitalizations

Major Fall Prevention

Avoiding Repeat Hospital Stays

Patient Recovery & Independence

Walking & Mobility

Bed Mobility

Bathing Independence

Responsiveness & Communication

Speed of Starting Care

Health Info Shared with Doctors

Health Info Shared with Patient

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Meet the Agency

Licensing in Louisiana

About Elara Caring

What home care helps with

How families pay for home care in Louisiana

Questions to ask before you pick

Service Area & Location

Agency Headquarters

Service Area & Location

Agency Headquarters

Medicare Home Health Agency

Strengths

Medicare Quality Report

Safety & Prevention

Preventing Hospitalizations

Major Fall Prevention

Avoiding Repeat Hospital Stays

Patient Recovery & Independence

Walking & Mobility

Bed Mobility