Accreditation Guru

What Accreditation Guru does

Accreditation Guru, Inc. is a private accreditation consulting firm founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mamaroneck, New York (Westchester County). The firm partners with behavioral health, child and family services, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and continuing/higher education organizations to achieve and maintain national accreditation from CARF, COA Accreditation, The Joint Commission, CQL, and IACET. Core offerings span the full accreditation lifecycle (initial accreditation, reaccreditation, and ongoing maintenance via quarterly consultations), supplemented by compliance/post-survey support, ASAM compliance consulting, mock surveys, strategic planning, board development, and licensing support. Delivery is performed by approximately 12 named accreditation consultants with clinical and behavioral health credentials, led by Founder & CEO Jennifer Flowers (former Director of Accreditation at COA Accreditation).

The business operates as a high-touch professional services firm with no SaaS product, no app, and no disclosed API/SDK. Service delivery is primarily on-site, with ongoing remote quarterly consultations included for maintenance clients. The firm claims a 100% accreditation success rate across 350+ clients, served in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Saudi Arabia. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with a free initial consultation offered as the primary lead generation mechanism; project-based and hourly engagement models fill out the pricing structure. No funding rounds or institutional investors are disclosed; ownership is founder-controlled.

Distribution relies on a content-marketing engine (weekly blog, video library, email newsletter), industry conference participation (FFTA, CACFS, TCCAC, NACBH) where the CEO speaks as a subject matter expert, and a referral network of 13+ affiliate associations spanning child welfare, governance, and compliance technology. Customer segments are predominantly nonprofit behavioral health, human services, child welfare, and IDD organizations, with select governmental and for-profit entities. The firm's competitive positioning is built on the founder's accreditation insider experience, multi-body expertise, and a documented consultant-led delivery model that em

Name

Accreditation Guru

Legal name

Accreditation Guru, Inc.

Website

https://accreditationguru.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Accreditation Guru is a private consulting firm helping behavioral health, child and family services, IDD, and education organizations achieve and maintain national accreditation from CARF, COA, The Joint Commission, and CQL.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accreditation Consulting Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDADACAB

National/Institutional Accreditors (Career, Faith-Based, Distance, etc.)

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Accreditation Bodies (Institutional & Programmatic)

SECONDARYEDADACAF

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Accreditation Bodies (Institutional & Programmatic)

SECONDARYEDAAALAD

Behavioral Health & Counseling (Social Work, Psychology, Substance Use CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

Keywords

• Accreditation consulting
• Behavioral health services
• Healthcare compliance
• Nonprofit governance
• Regulatory standards consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Mamaroneck

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Accreditation Consulting Services: Project-based consulting engagements for initial accreditation, reaccreditation, and maintenance of accreditation. Services include gap analysis, policy development, staff training, mock surveys, and ongoing consultation. Hourly project work also available upon request.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Accreditation Guru provides professional consulting services that help behavioral health, child and family services, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and continuing education organizations achieve and maintain national accreditation from bodies such as CARF, COA Accreditation, The Joint Commission, and CQL. Engagements cover the full accreditation lifecycle: initial accreditation, reaccreditation, ongoing maintenance, post-survey compliance, mock surveys, ASAM compliance, board development, and state licensing support.

Product overview

Accreditation Guru is a consulting services firm (not a SaaS product) offering a portfolio of accreditation-related services. The core offerings consist of Initial Accreditation Services, Reaccreditation Services, and Maintenance of Accreditation Program, which together cover the full accreditation lifecycle. These are complemented by Compliance/Post-Survey Support for addressing findings, and specialized add-on services including ASAM Compliance Consulting, Strategic Planning, Board Development, Licensing Support, and Mock Accreditation Surveys. Services are delivered across five industry verticals: Behavioral Health, Child and Family Services, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, and Continuing & Higher Education. The company serves for-profit, nonprofit, and governmental entities throughout the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Saudi Arabia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of clients achieved accreditation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TACFS (Texas Association of Child and Family Services)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Texas Association of Child and Family Services is an affiliate organization whose mission complements Accreditation Guru's mission to help organizations Prepare for Greatness. The partnership provides value through member referrals and collaborative efforts to meet accreditation needs of TACFS members throughout Texas.
• ReliascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Relias is a prominent healthcare and human services training and compliance solutions provider. As an affiliate partner, Relias collaborates with Accreditation Guru to provide comprehensive solutions for organizations seeking both training and accreditation support.
• FFTA (Family Focused Treatment Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009FFTA is a national organization serving family-focused treatment providers. Jennifer Flowers regularly presents at FFTA conferences, and the partnership supports FFTA members in achieving accreditation goals.
• IARCA (Indiana Association of Residential Child Care Agencies)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009IARCA represents residential child care agencies in Indiana. The affiliate partnership enables Accreditation Guru to serve IARCA member organizations seeking accreditation consulting services.
• NICWA (National Indian Child Welfare Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009NICWA is a national organization serving Native American children and families. The partnership supports NICWA members and the populations they serve in achieving quality accreditation outcomes.
• COFCCA (Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009COFCCA represents child caring agencies in New York. The affiliate relationship enables Accreditation Guru to support COFCCA members in meeting accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• BoardSourcecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009BoardSource is the leading organization focused on nonprofit board leadership. CEO Jennifer Flowers is certified in Nonprofit Board Education by BoardSource, and the partnership supports joint educational efforts around governance and accreditation.
• CACFS (California Alliance of Child and Family Services)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009California Alliance is a statewide organization serving child and family services professionals. Jennifer Flowers moderates panels at CACFS conferences and supports member organizations in achieving accreditation goals.
• BCW (Business Council of Westchester)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009The Business Council of Westchester represents over 1,000 businesses and nonprofits. While primarily a business organization, BCW's nonprofit membership benefits from accreditation expertise through this affiliation.
• Ohop Children's AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Ohop Children's Alliance serves children and families in Washington state. The affiliate partnership supports their member organizations' accreditation needs.
• NOSAC (National Organization of Social Service Constructor Agencies)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009NOSAC supports social service agencies across the country. The partnership provides Accreditation Guru access to member organizations seeking accreditation consulting.
• Michigan FederationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Michigan Federation represents child and family serving organizations in Michigan. The affiliation supports member accreditation needs through the partnership.
• ACRC (American Child Welfare Association)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009ACRC serves as a voice for child welfare organizations. The partnership supports their members' accreditation and compliance needs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Joint Commission Resources: The consulting and education arm of The Joint Commission, providing accreditation preparation, mock surveys, and standards training to hospitals and behavioral health organizations. Directly comparable because it competes for the same Joint Commission, CARF, and behavioral health accreditation consulting engagements.
• CARF International: The accrediting body itself, which also publishes standards and offers educational resources to organizations preparing for CARF surveys. Comparable because it competes indirectly for accreditation readiness advisory services in behavioral health and human services.
• Relias: Healthcare and human services training, compliance, and workforce solutions provider that also offers accreditation support. Comparable because it is an active affiliate partner of Accreditation Guru and overlaps in serving the same behavioral health and human services buyers seeking compliance and accreditation outcomes.

Direct peers

• Behavioral Health Excellence: Specialized consulting firm focused on behavioral health and addiction treatment accreditation readiness, including CARF, Joint Commission, and ASAM consulting. Closely comparable in target customer, service offering, and vertical focus.
• The Compliance Store: Consulting and policy-template provider for behavioral health and human services organizations preparing for CARF, Joint Commission, and COA surveys. Comparable in service mix (mock surveys, policy development, accreditation readiness) and target customer profile.
• Accreditation Advisor: Boutique consultancy providing accreditation preparation and mock survey services to behavioral health and addiction treatment providers. Closely comparable niche specialty and customer base.
• Pathway Health: Consulting and education firm specializing in post-acute and behavioral health regulatory compliance, including mock surveys and accreditation readiness. Comparable for overlapping service offerings and shared customer profile in human services.

Emerging players

• Streamline Verify: Technology-enabled credentialing and accreditation compliance platform for healthcare and behavioral health providers. Comparable as an emerging alternative that combines accreditation support with software, potentially competing for the same buyer budget.
• OpenSky Policy Group: Specialized consulting firm offering CARF and behavioral health accreditation preparation, board development, and strategic planning services. Comparable as a smaller-scale competitor in overlapping verticals and service lines.

Regional players

• Quality Healthcare Strategies: Accreditation and regulatory consulting firm serving behavioral health and human services providers, with a comparable focus on CARF and Joint Commission readiness engagements.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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