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.
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About this community
Occupancy
Elder Ashram is legally operated by Elder Ashram Inc, and administered by Maria Lourdes V Rivera.
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
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.
• 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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
| 9 | 12 | This facility has 25% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 25% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
| 2 | 3 | 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. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
| 7 | 4 | This facility has 75% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 75% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.3 | 4 | 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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 35 | 16 | 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 |
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Complaint visits
| 22 | 13 | 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. |
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Other visits
| 8 | 7 | 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 |
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Official inspections
| 5 | 4 | 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 |
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Complaint investigations
| 18 | 10 | 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?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Elder Ashram
2.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Oakland's city center to Elder Ashram's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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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.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| 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 Norcal | Studio / 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 | A | Front Porch Communities And Services | Studio / 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 LLC | Private / 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.
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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