Checkr

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About Checkr

Services & Capabilities

Checkr Pricing

Integrations

Checkr connects with the following tools and platforms:

• AxisCare
• AlayaCare
• ClearCare / WellSky
• Smartcare Software
• Enginehire
• Greenhouse (ATS)
• Workday
• BambooHR
• Lever
• Apploi
• iCIMS
• Quest Diagnostics (Drug Testing)
• LabCorp

Compliance & Security

• FCRA-Compliant Operations
• NAPBS / PBSA Accredited (Background Screening)
• SOC 2 Type II Audit
• State Consumer Reporting Agency Licensing
• OIG Exclusion Database Authority
• GSA + SAM.gov Exclusion Database Access

Service Areas

• All 50 US States
• Multi-State HC Background Screening
• Federal + State + County Coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Checkr?

Checkr is one of the largest modern background check CRAs in the US — built around API-first infrastructure with deliberate platform-integration design rather than the form-based / manual-process model of legacy CRAs. The HC-specific value proposition centers on (1) integrated OIG exclusion checks (Medicare / Medicaid billing requirement), (2) state-specific caregiver-disqualifying-offense logic (states vary materially on what offenses bar caregiver licensure), (3) sex offender registry checks,

Who is Checkr best for?

Small to mid-market home care, home health, and hospice agencies wanting modern API-first background screening — particularly agencies on modern HC platforms (AxisCare, AlayaCare, Enginehire) with Checkr already integrated into onboarding Built for small to enterprise home care, home health, and hospice agencies agencies.

How much does Checkr cost?

Checkr pricing: **Estimated pricing (verify with Checkr)**: per-screening pricing typically runs $25-$75 depending on package depth (basic criminal + OIG ~$25-$40, comprehensive HC package with sex offender + state DQ + employment verification + MVR ~$50-$75). Volume discounts apply at scale. Drug testing typically

What does Checkr integrate with?

Checkr integrates with AxisCare, AlayaCare, ClearCare / WellSky, Smartcare Software, Enginehire, Greenhouse (ATS), Workday, BambooHR, and more.

What are the main features of Checkr?

Key features include: Criminal Background Checks (Federal + State + County); OIG / SAM.gov Exclusion Database Checks; Sex Offender Registry Searches; State-Caregiver-Disqualifying-Offense Logic; Identity Verification + SSN Trace; Employment + Education Verification.

What are alternatives to Checkr?

Top alternatives include MedTrainer, symplr (Cactus), VettyVerify, and more. Compare each side-by-side against Checkr on Carezano to find the best fit for your home care agency.

Top Checkr Alternatives

MedTrainer

Healthcare compliance + credentialing + training in one platform — automated OIG screening, document management, and HC-specific training

symplr (Cactus)

Healthcare operations platform — credentialing, provider management, and compliance monitoring at enterprise scale for HC providers

VettyVerify

Modern healthcare background check platform with integrated compliance technology — newer-entrant HC CRA

Sapphire Check

FCRA-compliant background screening for HC + families + facilities — caregiver screening across agency, family-employer, and facility use cases