Finding care shouldn't bea second full-time job.
We built Ovella Living because families in crisis deserve a clear, honest way to find the right home — not a maze of government databases, unanswered calls, and commission-hungry brokers.
The name
Ovella
“He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart.”
A name that holds what this platform is about.
Ovella is a Latin name meaning “little sheep”— a lamb. We chose it because it holds an image we kept coming back to as we built this: the tenderness of a shepherd who doesn't lose sight of the ones in their care.
When a parent has a fall, a diagnosis, or a moment where it's clear they can no longer live alone, the person you're searching for care for is vulnerable. They're not a prospect to be placed. They're someone's mother, someone's father — someone who deserves a home where the people caring for them actually know their name.
The platform we built around that name reflects it. Families search for free. Operators are independent caregivers — not institutions. No commissions change hands. No algorithm hides the home that would actually be the right fit.
Ovella Living exists to connect families with the people who have built something worth finding — and to make sure no family has to search alone.
The system was built for bureaucrats, not families.
When a parent has a fall, a stroke, or a dementia diagnosis, families suddenly need to find appropriate care — fast. What they find instead are state databases designed for compliance auditors, and a placement industry where every referral comes with a hidden commission.
Small care homes — the kind where one caregiver knows your mother by name — are nearly invisible online. They can't afford big marketing budgets. They rely on word of mouth. Families who would love them never find them.
That gap is what Ovella Living is closing.
Government databases are broken
State licensing portals are outdated, hard to search, and give families no way to compare quality or read real reviews.
Placement brokers have conflicts of interest
Most placement agencies earn commissions from facilities — which means their incentive is to fill beds, not find the right fit for your family.
Small homes are invisible
The best care homes in your neighborhood — run by dedicated caregivers with real capacity — have no way to reach the families who need them.
A direct line between families and the homes that can help them.
Ovella Living is a searchable directory of verified, licensed adult care homes. Families browse for free, read real reviews, and contact homes directly — no broker, no referral fee, no runaround.
Operators list their homes for a flat monthly subscription. We verify their license, make their listing visible to families actively searching in their area, and give them tools to manage inquiries and showcase what makes their home special.
No algorithm that secretly ranks paying customers higher. No upsells disguised as placements. Just the right information, in the right hands, at the right time.
By the numbers
Built for the families doing this right now.
The principles that guide every decision we make.
Families first, always
Every product decision starts with one question: does this make it easier for a family to find the right care? We will never monetize families or profit from urgency.
Radical transparency
Verified license status is shown on every listing — active, expired, or revoked. Reviews are real. Pricing is visible. No hidden fees, no fake rankings, no pay-to-play.
Independent caregivers deserve to be found
Small care homes run by dedicated, licensed caregivers are often the best option for families. We give them a platform to be discovered — no marketing budget required.
Built for nationwide scale
We launched in WA, OR, CA, and AZ — but Ovella Living is designed for all 50 states from day one. Every state has different facility types and licensing; we handle that complexity so operators don't have to.
Speed when it matters most
Families searching for care are often in crisis. We obsess over search speed, mobile experience, and eliminating every unnecessary click between 'I need help' and 'I found the right place.'
Care is personal
The right home for your family isn't the one with the best brochure — it's the one where someone will know your parent's name and call you if anything changes. We help families find that place.
Three sides of the same ecosystem.
Ovella Living connects everyone who needs to be connected — and keeps the incentives aligned.
Find the right care home for someone you love.
Search by location, care type, budget, and availability. Read real reviews. Contact homes directly. Free, forever.
Search homesPut your home in front of families searching right now.
Create a verified listing in minutes. Manage inquiries, vacancies, and reviews from one dashboard. Simple flat-rate pricing.
List your homeSearch the full market. Serve your clients better.
Access the complete, verified directory of licensed care homes. See real availability. Spend less time calling and more time placing.
Learn moreSomeone is searching for the right home right now.
Whether you're a family in need, a care home operator, or a placement agent — Ovella Living is built for you.