Home Care in SOUTH PORTLAND, ME
CMS Rating
4.5 / 5
Elara Caring is a home care agency providing non-medical assistance — bathing, dressing, meal preparation, medication reminders — for clients who want to remain in their own homes in South Portland, ME. The facility holds a 4.5/5-star CMS rating.
When contacting this provider, ask about caregiver vetting procedures, typical hours of availability, and minimum visit lengths, and which Medicaid waiver programs or long-term care insurance plans they accept.
Ask for references from current clients and verify the agency's state license before starting services.
Home care allows older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their own homes while receiving support with daily activities. Non-medical home care covers personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming), light housekeeping, meal preparation, companionship, medication reminders, and transportation to appointments. Home health care — a distinct category — involves skilled medical services such as wound care, physical therapy, IV therapy, or nursing assessments ordered by a physician, and is often covered by Medicare. Licensed home care agencies employ and supervise caregivers, carry liability insurance, and typically conduct background checks. When comparing agencies, ask whether caregivers are W-2 employees or independent contractors — employees carry workers' compensation coverage, which protects families in the event of a caregiver injury.
Services available at Elara Caring. Confirm specific offerings directly when you visit or call.
This is the state median for home care in Maine. Actual costs at Elara Caring may vary based on level of care, room type, and services included.
Typical for Home Care providers. Contact Elara Caring directly to confirm.
Elara Caring is located at 311 DARLING AVENUE, SUITE A-16, SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106.
Centerwell Home Health is a home care agency providing non-medical assistance — bathing, dressing, meal preparation, medication reminders — for clients who want to remain in their own homes in South Portland, ME. The facility holds a 4/5-star CMS rating. When contacting this provider, ask about caregiver vetting procedures, typical hours of availability, and minimum visit lengths, and which Medicaid waiver programs or long-term care insurance plans they accept. Ask for references from current clients and verify the agency's state license before starting services.
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