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Hospitals and Health CareArizona, United States501-1000 Employees
CARF International operates as an independent, nonprofit accrediting body for health and human services organizations. The organization collaborates with providers to raise service quality, demonstrate value, and align with internationally recognized standards. Accreditation involves applying a defined set of standards across different areas of a business, signaling a commitment to stakeholder feedback, ongoing improvement, and community service, while also helping organizations strengthen performance, manage risk, and differentiate themselves. Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, CARF International traces its origins to 1966, when it was founded as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. In 2026, CARF expanded its scope by launching accreditation standards for sobering centers, reflecting ongoing efforts to set benchmarks across a broader spectrum of care.