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Native Angels Homecare and Hospice recently received an "Exemplary" accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). 

Founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of human service providers in the areas of aging services, behavioral health, child and youth services, DMEPOS, employment and community services, medical rehabilitation, and opioid treatment programs. The mission of CARF is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through accreditation that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons served. CARF's purpose is to improve the quality of services that enhance the lives of the persons served.

The accreditation extends through 2012. 'This achievement is an indication of Native Angels' dedication and commitment to improving the quality of the lives of the persons served," said CARF president and CEO Brain Boon. "Services, personnel, and documentation clearly indicate an established pattern of practice excellence," Boon added.

"This is truly a great accomplishment for our company," said Native Angels CEO Bobbie Jacobs-Ghaffar. "It confirms we are doing things in a quality manner and keeping the patients first in what we do." Jacobs-Ghaffar added.

This is not the first time Native Angels has been nationally recognized. The company was also named 2007 Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).