Elder Ashram
Elder Ashram is an Assisted Living Home in California
Elder Ashram is an Assisted Living Home in California
Elder Ashram
Elder Ashram is an Assisted Living Home in California
Elder Ashram is an Assisted Living Home in California
Settled in the quiet residential grounds of Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA, is the venerable senior living community offering a wide array of specialized care options including post-surgical assistance, physical disability support, and care for forgetful elders. With a team of competent and highly trained professionals providing round-the-clock care and assistance, seniors can rest their worries and live every moment of their golden years to the fullest. Alongside top-tier care, the community also helps residents keep their surroundings clean.
The community promotes a bright and welcoming environment for seniors to create lasting moments with friends. Elder Ashram also collaborates with trusted senior care providers to ensure residents receive the right level of care for their special needs. With its incredible amenities and committed community, Elder Ashram strives to provide a safe place for seniors to jumpstart their healing journey.
About this community
California average: 71%
LICENSEDAdditional licensing details
Ownership & operating entity
Elder Ashram is legally operated by ELDER ASHRAM INC.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Elder Ashram
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.
28 visits/inspections
20 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
5 routine inspections
9 other visits
California average: 14 visits/inspections
9 citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
California average: 9 citations
Inspection Report Summary for Elder Ashram
The California Department of Social Services conducted six unannounced visits to Elder Ashram, a 740‑type residential care facility in Oakland. The inspections spanned from April 2021 through February 2023 and covered health‑checks, infection‑control, and case‑management topics.
In April 2021 a priority complaint prompted a case‑management health check. The evaluator noted that a resident’s bed was effectively locked by half‑bed rails and a nightstand, violating postural‑support regulations and preventing free movement. The deficiency was documented, and a civil‑penalty schedule was issued. No subsequent inspection cited this issue, suggesting corrective action was taken or the deficiency was not re‑observed.
By December 2021 and again in January 2022, the facility underwent required infection‑control and health‑and‑safety inspections, respectively. Evaluators reported adequate food supplies, sufficient PPE stocks, a functional universal screening station, and proper staff PPE use. No deficiencies were cited. The same pattern repeated in June 2022, with a thorough infection‑control review yielding no complaints.
The August 2022 visit was different. During a case‑management investigation tied to resident complaints, evaluators observed staff members not wearing masks in staff areas despite ongoing monitoring for two resident COVID‑19 cases. This non‑compliance with Title 22 personal‑rights provisions was cited as a Type B deficiency, and a $250 civil penalty was assessed. The report noted that the deficiency had been previously identified, making it a repeat violation.
Across the visits, the facility maintained adequate infrastructure and supplies, and staff generally complied with infection‑control protocols. The primary recurring issue was mask compliance during the COVID‑19 pandemic, and an earlier postural‑support violation that was not revisited in later inspections. The February 2023 inspection, while incomplete in the provided text, appears to be part of the same cycle of annual required visits. Overall, the reports suggest that Elder Ashram addresses most regulatory concerns promptly, with the notable exception of mask usage during a public health crisis.
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3121 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94602
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Respite Care
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
24/7 care needed
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Guides for Better Senior Living
From costs to care, explore the most important topics to make informed decisions about your future.
Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for California Seniors
- General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
- General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
- General: Age 62+, 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 Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
- 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 Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
- General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for California Seniors
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
Requirements:
General:Age 65+, 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 Specifics:County-managed; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits:~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Can hire family as caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, 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 Specifics:Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, 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 Specifics:Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
California CARES Program
Requirements:
- 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 Specifics:High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics:High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
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