Elder Ashram
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Oakland, CA

Elder Ashram

Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Oakland, CA

Overview of Elder Ashram

Elder Ashram is an assisted living community in Oakland, CA, that offers personal care and mental health services. Promoting a warm and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can live comfortably in their later years. Weekly housekeeping, medication management, and incontinence care are also available to improve residents’ quality of life. Prioritizing age-inclusivity, the community ensures residents receive the utmost care tailored to their needs.

Workshops, local performances, and events allow residents to explore new interests and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also rest and move around, as cozy living spaces and accessible gathering areas are also available. Ideally situated in the quiet residential area of Oakland, near bus stops, restaurants, and MacArthur Fwy, the community is easily accessible for families and visitors. This assisted living community has exceptional standards of care, making it an ideal option for senior living in California.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
64
Bed community size
90-bed community Rank #843 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 843rd out of 1,645 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
6 years in operation Rank #927 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 927th out of 1,507 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 87 / 100 Rank #249 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 249th out of 2,057 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
71%
Rank #901 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 901st out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
64 / 90
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJuly 24, 2020
CountyAlameda
RCFE Number019200956

Ownership & Operating Entity

Elder Ashram is legally operated by Elder Ashram Inc, and administered by Maria Lourdes V Rivera.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsEldership Academy, Clinical Internship

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. CA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% above)
3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (25% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Citations per inspection (93% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 912 This facility has 25% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 25% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 23 This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #724 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 724th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 74 This facility has 75% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 75% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.34 This facility has 93% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 93% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 3516 This facility has had 119% more total inspections than the California average (35 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 119% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 2213 This facility has had 69% more complaint visits than the California average (22 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 69% more Rank #1157 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1157th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 87 This facility has had 14% more other visits than the California average (8 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 14% more
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 1810 This facility has had 80% more complaint investigations than the California average (18 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 80% more

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Places of interest near Elder Ashram

Address 2.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Oakland's city center to Elder Ashram's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Oakland

Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Piedmont Gardens
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Oakland
321
Facility 321
CA AVG 103
Rank #50 / 1,645
Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 58
Rank #2 / 2,057
20
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #88 / 1,507
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #735 / 1,452
-Humangood & Humangood NorcalStudio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
St. Paul’s Towers
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Oakland (Adams Point)
320
Facility 320
CA AVG 103
Rank #51 / 1,645
Yes
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 58
Rank #43 / 2,057
18
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 13
Rank #39 / 1,507
74.7%
Facility 74.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #819 / 1,452
AFront Porch Communities And ServicesStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Elder Ashram
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Oakland (Foothill)
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 103
Rank #843 / 1,645
Yes
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 58
Rank #249 / 2,057
35
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,157 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #927 / 1,507
71.1%
Facility 71.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #901 / 1,452
-Elder Ashram Inc-
East Bay Assisted Living
AL
Oakland (Lynn)
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,012 / 1,645
No
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 58
Rank #597 / 2,057
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #454 / 1,507
51.5%
Facility 51.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,293 / 1,452
A+East Bay Assisted Living LLC-
Dimond Care LLC
AL
MC
RESC
Oakland (Foothill)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 58
Rank #249 / 2,057
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #390 / 1,507
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #998 / 1,452
-Dimond Care LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Elder Ashram is located in Oakland, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Elder Ashram

What neighborhood is Elder Ashram in?

Elder Ashram is in the Foothill neighborhood of Oakland.

Is Elder Ashram in a walkable area?

Elder Ashram has a walk score of 87. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Elder Ashram?

Elder Ashram's occupancy is 71%.

How long has Elder Ashram been in business?

Elder Ashram has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Elder Ashram?

Yes, Elder Ashram allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Elder Ashram?

Maria Lourdes V Rivera is the administrator of Elder Ashram.

How many beds does Elder Ashram have?

Elder Ashram has 90 beds.

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