TLC Private Home Care Earns Accreditation for Quality Care

The home care agency is recognized for meeting industry standards for professionalism and client confidence.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:09pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph of an elderly person's hands being held by a caregiver's hands, all in soft pools of warm color and light, conceptually representing the compassionate care provided by an accredited home care agency.The accreditation of TLC Private Home Care reflects the growing importance of quality standards in the private home care industry, providing families with confidence in their loved ones' independence and wellbeing.Buzzards Bay Today

TLC Private Home Care, a private-pay home care agency based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, has earned Accreditation from the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts. The accreditation recognizes TLC's commitment to quality, ethical business practices, and superior employment standards in an industry that lacks meaningful licensure in the state.

Why it matters

The accreditation program was launched by the Home Care Alliance to promote quality and professionalism in the growing private-pay home care industry, which provides an important service for families seeking to keep their loved ones independent at home. The standards help guide consumers in choosing a reputable agency to care for their family members.

The details

To earn the accreditation, TLC Private Home Care had to submit documentation showing it meets the Home Care Alliance's standards for training requirements, administrative protocols, and business practices. The alliance developed the accreditation program in consultation with an advisory task force of home care agencies across Massachusetts.

  • The Home Care Alliance launched its Accreditation Program for Private Pay agencies in 2010.
  • The standards were updated in 2017.

The players

TLC Private Home Care

A private-pay home care agency based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.

Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts

A non-profit trade association and advocacy group representing more than 175 home care and home health agencies in the state.

John Botica

CEO of TLC Private Home Care.

Timothy Burgers

Former associate director of the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“We are proud to promote these accreditation standards that convey TLC Private Home Care's commitment to quality. The peace of mind for our clients is paramount, and we are hopeful people will continue to see the advantages of keeping people independent in their homes and communities.”

— John Botica, CEO, TLC Private Home Care

“We wanted to provide leadership for an area that is becoming more and more important to the health care delivery system in Massachusetts. These standards highlight our agencies' best practices and will help guide members of the public as they choose who will take care of their loved ones in their homes.”

— Timothy Burgers, Former Associate Director, Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts

The takeaway

The accreditation of TLC Private Home Care demonstrates the importance of quality standards and professional practices in the growing private-pay home care industry. As more families seek to keep their loved ones independent at home, this program helps provide guidance and peace of mind when choosing a reputable agency to provide that care.