Home Health Agencies in ZIP 71270 (Ruston, LA)
The public CMS snapshot maps 2 Medicare-certified home health agencies to ZIP 71270 in Ruston, LA, rated 4.0 out of 5 on average where a rating is published.
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Home health agencies deliver skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and home health aide services in the place a patient calls home. Medicare certifies agencies that meet federal standards, and CMS publishes quality measures for each agency.
How to compare home health agencies in ZIP 71270
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 71270, Ruston, LA, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
Home Health Agencies data comparison
| Provider | Overall | Quality of care | Timely care | Improved walking | Improved bathing | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELARA CARING | 4.5 | 4.5 | 100.0% | 92.8% | 93.0% | for-profit |
| LAGNIAPPE HOMECARE NORTHERN LOUISIANA | 3.5 | 3.5 | 98.6% | 92.0% | 92.8% | for-profit |
What CMS data shows for home health agencies in ZIP 71270
Of the 2 home health agenciess listed in ZIP 71270, 2 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot. Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.5 out of 5 at ELARA CARING (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 3.5 to 4.5 out of 5. Among agencies reporting timeliness, 99.3% of patients received timely care. Patient-improvement measures average 92.4% for walking and 92.9% for bathing. The average quality-of-patient-care star among reporting agencies is 4.0 out of 5.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | ELARA CARING (4.5 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit |
| Avg quality-of-patient-care star | 4.0 / 5 |
| Avg timely care | 99.3% |
| Avg improved walking | 92.4% |
Home Health Agencies profiles in ZIP 71270
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All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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