About Startup Home Care
At Startup Home Care, we specialize in helping individuals and businesses launch their own licensed home care, hospice, or healthcare staffing agency — without the restrictions and fees of a franchise. Our team brings years of experience in consulting, licensing, policy creation, branding, and digital setup to guide you every step of the way.
Home Care Accreditation Using CHAP and ACHC
At Certified Homecare Consulting, we understand the importance of home care accreditation for businesses. Home care accreditation not only enhances your agency’s credibility but also opens up billing options for all agency types, leading to opportunities for growth and improved care quality. Here, we detail the different types of home care accreditation offered by CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Partner) and ACHC (Accreditation Commission for Health Care), and why pursuing home care accreditation is beneficial for your business.
Home Care Setup
Launch your non-medical home care agency with licensing, policies, and full support.
Home Health Startup
Start a Medicare-certified home health agency with our complete startup package.
Hospice Agency Launch
We help you open a fully licensed and compliant hospice care agency from scratch.
Home Health Startup
Start a Medicare-certified home health agency with our complete startup package.
Home Care Setup
Launch your non-medical home care agency with licensing, policies, and full support.
Hospice Agency Launch
We help you open a fully licensed and compliant hospice care agency from scratch.
Why Become Accredited?
Home care accreditation serves as a mark of quality and trust, demonstrating that your agency meets or exceeds industry standards. For home health care agencies, home care accreditation is often necessary to bill Medicare. While non-medical home care agencies cannot bill Medicare, achieving home care accreditation still provides significant benefits. It enhances your agency’s reputation, increases trust among clients and caregivers, and can even open doors to new business opportunities and partnerships. Overall, home care accreditation opens up billing options for various types of agencies, expanding your financial and operational capabilities.
Moreover, accreditation ensures that your agency adheres to the best practices in the industry, leading to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction. Accredited agencies are more likely to attract skilled professionals who are committed to providing high-quality care, thereby enhancing the overall service delivery.
Home Care Accreditation Options
Non-Medical Home Care Agencies
CHAP Home Care Accreditation: CHAP offers home care accreditation for non-medical home care agencies, which includes services like personal care, companionship, and homemaking.
Benefits: Achieving CHAP home care accreditation demonstrates your commitment to high standards of care, making your agency more attractive to clients and referral sources.
ACHC Home Care Accreditation: ACHC also provides home care accreditation for non-medical home care agencies.
Benefits: Similar to CHAP, ACHC home care accreditation signifies quality and reliability, helping to differentiate your agency in a competitive market.
Home Health Care Agencies
CHAP Home Care Accreditation: CHAP accredits home health care agencies, allowing them to provide skilled nursing and therapy services.
Benefits: Home care accreditation is often required to bill Medicare and other insurers, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing your agency’s credibility.
ACHC Home Care Accreditation: ACHC offers comprehensive home care accreditation for home health care agencies.
Benefits: Home care accreditation through ACHC ensures your agency meets high standards of care, facilitating billing with Medicare and improving overall service quality.
Hospice Care Agencies
CHAP Home Care Accreditation: CHAP provides home care accreditation for hospice care agencies, covering services for patients with terminal illnesses.
Benefits: Home care accreditation assures that your hospice care meets rigorous standards, which is crucial for both regulatory compliance and delivering compassionate end-of-life care.
ACHC Home Care Accreditation: ACHC accredits hospice care agencies, ensuring they provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
Benefits: Home care accreditation from ACHC enhances your agency’s reputation and ensures adherence to best practices in hospice care.