How it works

One platform.
Three people it serves.

Ovella Living is a directory — not an agency. Families find homes for free. Operators and placement agents pay flat — and keep everything they earn.

Free for families — always
License-verified nightly
No per-placement fees — ever

Who it's for

Built for every side of the search

Operators

List your home.
Keep every placement.

Build your profile with photos, pricing, and services. Families and placement agents find you directly. Pay a flat monthly rate — no placement fees, no agency taking a cut.

$49/mo

Flat rate · No placement fees · No contracts

  • 7-day free trial — cancel anytime
  • Zero placement fees — ever
  • Direct inquiries from families & agents
  • Dashboard to manage profile & vacancies
Learn more for operators →
Families

Find a licensed home — for free.

Search licensed adult family homes by location, care type, bed availability, and payment options. Contact operators directly from the listing.

No account required to browse
Verified reviews from real families
Direct operator contact info
State license badge on every listing
Search homes →Always free · No signup needed
Placement agents & agencies

Built for agents. Not against them.

We don't place families — you do. Ovella gives you real-time inventory, direct operator contact info, and a client CRM so you can do more of what you're good at. No per-placement fees. No referral network competing for your clients.

Real-time bed availability
Direct operator phone & email
Client pipeline CRM
No per-placement fees — ever
Learn more for agents →7-day free trial · No contracts

The model

How the three sides connect

Every party with a financial incentive to influence your decision is removed.

01

Operators build their profile

Upload photos, set pricing, list services, and update bed availability. You own and control your listing entirely.

02

Ovella verifies licenses nightly

Every home is cross-checked against state licensing databases each night. Lapses are flagged immediately — families always see current status.

03

Families & agents connect directly

Search, filter, and reach out straight from the listing.

No referral fees

Operators never pay per placement

No steering

Results aren't ranked by who pays more

No call centers

Families reach operators directly

$0

Placement fees

We never charge per resident placed — ever.

Nightly

License checks

Every listing verified against state databases each night.

From $49

Per month flat

Operators and agents pay one predictable rate, nothing more.

FAQ

Common questions

Is Ovella Living really free for families?

Yes — completely free. Families can search, view all listing details, read reviews, and contact operators at no cost, now and always. We are funded by flat-rate subscriptions from operators and agents.

What's the difference between Ovella Living and A Place for Mom?

A Place for Mom is a referral platform — they route families to their own network and take a cut of every placement. They have their own placement agents. Ovella doesn't. We're a search directory: families find homes directly, operators pay a flat monthly subscription, and placement agents use us as a tool. We have no stake in where your loved one lands — and no financial incentive to steer you anywhere.

How does license verification work?

Every night, our system cross-checks each listed home against state licensing databases. If a license lapses or expires, the listing is flagged immediately. Every active listing shows a verified license badge.

Do I need an account to search?

No. Families can search, filter, and view all listing details with no account required.

Is there a contract or commitment for operators and agents?

No contracts. Month-to-month. Cancel anytime from your dashboard. Operators and agents both start with a 7-day free trial — if you cancel before the trial ends, you pay nothing.

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