How it works
Ovela is a directory — not an agency. Families search and contact homes for free. Operators pay one flat monthly fee and keep every placement.
For families
Always free. No commission, no pushy placement advisors, no one with a financial stake in your decision.
Step 01
Enter a city, zip code, or neighborhood. Ovela shows licensed adult family homes nearby — sorted by distance, care type, and bed availability.
Step 02
Narrow by care specialty (memory care, mobility support, hospice), monthly rate, accepted payment types like Medicaid or LTC insurance, and more.
Step 03
Every listing shows photos uploaded by the operator, actual pricing, live bed availability, and reviews from verified families — not anonymous posts or paid ratings.
Step 04
Reach out to operators straight from the listing. No agency in the middle, no commission, no one steering you toward a home that earns them more.
Free forever — no account required to search
The difference
Adult family homes aren't facilities — they're homes with 4–6 residents where the operator often lives on-site. Families get a phone number, not a call center.
Max 6 residents per home by law
Operator often lives on-site
Same caregiver every day
Direct contact — no middleman
For operators
$150/month flat. No placement fees, no agency taking a cut, no one controlling your profile.
Step 01
Upload your own photos, describe your care specialties, set your pricing range, and list your services. You own and control everything on your page.
Step 02
Once your profile is complete, your listing appears in search results for families actively looking in your area. No approval delays, no editorial gatekeeping.
Step 03
Families contact you directly — by phone or message. No agency filtering, no leads routed through someone else's call center. Your inquiries, your relationships.
Step 04
$150/month. No placement fees, no percentage of rent, no long-term contracts. Cancel anytime. Every bed you fill stays 100% yours.
Compare: Ovela vs. referral agencies
5 beds/year at $150/mo = $1,800/yr. The same 5 beds through a referral agency = $20,000–$40,000/yr.
No credit card required · No contracts · Cancel anytime
What makes Ovela different
Every home is cross-checked against state licensing databases each night. If a license lapses, the listing is flagged immediately. Families always see accurate, current status.
Ovela never charges a placement fee or takes a cut from any home. We have no financial incentive to steer families anywhere. The right home is the only incentive.
Families contact operators straight from the listing. No call centers, no intake screeners, no middlemen controlling your leads or the family's search.
For families — always free
For operators — $150/month flat
FAQ
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 operator subscriptions, not by families.
Every night, our system checks each listed home against state licensing databases (Washington DSHS and Oregon DHS). If a license lapses or expires, the listing is flagged immediately. Families can see a "State Licensed" badge on every verified active listing.
A Place for Mom charges adult care homes a referral fee of $4,000–$8,000 every time they place a resident. That fee gives them a financial incentive to push families toward homes that pay them more. Ovela charges operators a flat $150/month subscription and has no placement fee — so we have no stake in where you place your loved one.
Most operators complete their profile in under an hour. Once submitted, listings typically go live within 24 hours. Your 7-day free trial starts the day your listing is published.
Yes. Reviews are submitted by families who have had a loved one placed in the home. We confirm the placement before publishing any review. We do not accept anonymous reviews or allow operators to solicit paid or incentivized ratings.
Cancel anytime from your dashboard — no cancellation fees, no notice period, no contracts. Your listing stays active until the end of your current billing period.
We launched in Clark County, WA (Vancouver) and are actively expanding to the Portland metro area and greater Pacific Northwest. If you operate — or are searching — in a new area, reach out. We prioritize expansion based on demand.
Whether you're searching for the right home for a loved one or listing a care home you operate, Ovela makes it straightforward — and keeps it honest.
Families search free · Operators: 7-day free trial, then from $49/month · No contracts