Elara Caring CEO Ananth Mohan [Photo: LInkedIn]

Dallas-based Elara Caring’s chief operating officer Ananth Mohan has been appointed as CEO of the national provider of home-based care.

Mohan succeeds Scott Powers, who’s leaving the company after nearly six years as CEO.

“Scott helped lay the foundation for the Elara we are today—strong, united, and purpose-driven,” Mohan said in a statement. “I’m honored to step into this role and accelerate our growth and expand and enhance the impact of our life-changing mission.”

Under Powers’ leadership, Elara Caring said it evolved into one of the most trusted and integrated providers of high-acuity care in the home.

Powers helped unite the organization under a shared mission, strengthened its infrastructure, and led significant growth across clinical and non-clinical services, technology, and talent. His tenure has been marked by a deep commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care wherever people call home, the company said.

“It’s been a privilege to lead Elara through a period of meaningful growth and impact,” Powers said in a statement. “I have every confidence that Ananth will build on this momentum and continue to advance Elara’s mission with vision and heart.”

Elara said that Mohan brings more than two decades of experience leading complex healthcare organizations and has served as Elara Caring’s chief operating officer since 2021. In that role, he led Elara’s business units and played a critical role in enterprise-wide transformation, working closely with clinical teams, operational leaders, and partners to drive performance and expand access to care.

“We’re entering an exciting new chapter—one that builds on our strengths and positions us for continued innovation and growth,” Mohan said. “Our focus remains on delivering exceptional care in the home, supporting our team members, and ensuring a more connected experience across the full spectrum of our services—from skilled home health and hospice to behavioral health and personal care services.”

Elara Caring serves more than 60,000 patients and clients daily across 200 locations in 18 states. 

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