The RecoveryOS Blog
Guides and resources for sober living home operators.
RecoveryOS vs One Step: Which Sober Living Software is Right for You?
Compare RecoveryOS and One Step Software side by side. See how pricing, features, setup, and ease of use stack up for sober living operators.
RecoveryOS vs Sobriety Hub: Sober Living Software Compared
Side-by-side comparison of RecoveryOS and Sobriety Hub for sober living home operators. Compare pricing, features, setup, and what's included.
How to Collect Rent in a Sober Living Home
Practical guide to collecting rent from sober living residents. Covers payment methods, late fees, automation, and how to stop chasing rent every week.
How to Screen Applicants for Sober Living Homes
Learn how to screen sober living applicants effectively. Covers what to ask, red flags to watch for, and how to automate your intake process.
How to Start a Sober Living Home
Step-by-step guide to opening a sober living home. Covers licensing, finding a property, setting house rules, and managing residents from day one.
Sober Living House Rules Template
Free sober living house rules template you can use today. Covers sobriety, rent, chores, curfew, guests, meetings, and more.
What is 42 CFR Part 2? A Guide for Sober Living Operators
42 CFR Part 2 protects the privacy of people in substance use treatment. Learn what it means for sober living operators and how to stay compliant.
How to Handle Late Rent in a Sober Living Home
Late rent is the most common problem in sober living. Learn how to set policies, automate enforcement, and handle it without ruining relationships.
Sober Living vs Halfway House: What's the Difference?
Sober living homes and halfway houses are often confused. Learn the key differences in structure, cost, requirements, and who each one serves.
How to Market a Sober Living Home
Practical marketing strategies for sober living operators. Learn how to fill beds through referrals, your website, and community relationships.
NARR Levels of Support Explained: Which Level is Your Sober Living Home?
NARR defines 4 levels of recovery housing. Learn what each level means, what's required, and how to determine which level fits your sober living home.
Sober Living Compliance Checklist: What Every Operator Needs
A practical compliance checklist for sober living operators. Covers documentation, safety, financial, and privacy requirements to protect your home and residents.
How Much Does It Cost to Run a Sober Living Home?
Real numbers on sober living home costs. Covers startup expenses, monthly operating costs, revenue per bed, and when you can expect to break even.
Sober Living Drug Testing: Best Practices for Operators
How to run a fair, effective drug testing program in your sober living home. Covers testing methods, frequency, policies, and how to handle positive results.
Best Sober Living Software in 2026
Compare the best sober living management software options in 2026. Pricing, features, pros, and cons for RecoveryOS, One Step, Sobriety Hub, and more.
Why We Built RecoveryOS (And Why It Matters)
The existing sober living software was built for treatment centers, not operators. So a family that runs sober homes built their own. Here's why RecoveryOS is different.
How to Choose Sober Living Software
A buyer's guide to sober living management software. What to evaluate, red flags to avoid, and the right questions to ask before you sign up.
What to Look for in a Sober Living Home
A guide for residents and families choosing a sober living home. What makes a good home, red flags to avoid, and questions to ask before moving in.
Sober Living Chore Schedule Template
Free chore schedule template for sober living homes. Includes weekly rotation examples, chore lists, and tips for keeping it fair and consistent.
How to Discharge a Resident from a Sober Living Home
A guide to the sober living discharge process. Covers voluntary and involuntary discharge, documentation, and how to handle it with dignity.
Sober Living vs IOP vs PHP: Levels of Care Explained
Understand the difference between sober living, IOP, PHP, and residential treatment. Learn how the ASAM levels of care work and where sober living fits.
How to Write a Sober Living Business Plan
Step-by-step guide to writing a business plan for a sober living home. Covers market analysis, financial projections, operations, and what investors want to see.
Sober Living Resident Intake Checklist
Complete intake checklist for sober living homes. Everything you need to collect, verify, and document when a new resident moves in.
How to Handle Conflicts in a Sober Living Home
Conflict resolution guide for sober living operators. De-escalation techniques, house meeting strategies, and when to discharge.
Sober Living Insurance Guide: What Coverage You Need
Complete guide to insurance for sober living homes. Covers general liability, professional liability, property insurance, costs, and how to find a broker.
How to Build Referral Relationships with Treatment Centers
How sober living operators can get consistent referrals from rehabs, detox centers, hospitals, and courts. Relationship-building strategies that fill beds.
Sober Living Property Maintenance Checklist
Property maintenance checklist for sober living homes. Monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks to keep your home safe, clean, and in good condition.
How to Run a House Meeting in Sober Living
A guide to running productive house meetings in sober living homes. Covers structure, agenda, frequency, and how to get residents engaged.
The Fair Housing Act and Sober Living Homes: What Operators Need to Know
How the Fair Housing Act protects sober living homes and their residents. Covers 42 U.S.C. § 3604(f), key court cases, reasonable accommodations, and what municipalities cannot do.
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