Overview of Elim Place

Nestled in the harmonious neighborhood of Sanger, CA, Elim Place is a distinct community that focuses on memory care. For those with memory-related needs, the community provides top-tier care with a compassionate and dementia-trained team available around the clock. Residents here also enjoy the community’s cozy and nurturing environment with its specially designed and sophisticated accommodations.

Residents live actively with a full calendar of fun activities and enriching programs that aim to enhance their cognition while keeping them happy and socially engaged. Delightful and well-balanced meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to create meaningful moments in their later years while maintaining their dignity, accompanied by its dedicated care and purposely built amenities.

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Bed community size
44-bed community Rank #1187 / 1658Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1187th out of 1658 homes in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
35 years in operation Rank #69 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 69th out of 1487 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 81 / 100 Rank #384 / 2093Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 384th out of 2093 homes in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
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BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
70%
Rank #939 / 1530Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 939th out of 1530 homes in California for occupancy rate. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1530. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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
31 / 44
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceMay 23, 2025
CountyFresno

Ownership & Operating Entity

Elim Place is legally operated by 5th Street 1808 Llc, and administrated by Maria Ceballos.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMs. Rachel Wolf, President

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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 Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

9 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection score: 90 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 9 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

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.

Since 2025 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 9 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Citations per year (80% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Total visits (63% below)
• Complaint visits (92% below)
• Other visits (29% below)
• Official inspections (100% below)
Latest Inspection April 6, 2026

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. 210 This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Violations 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 #600 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 600th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 04 This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2025. 210 This facility has 80% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.33.3 This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 616 This facility has 63% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 63% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 113 This facility has 92% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 92% better Rank #210 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 210th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 57 This facility has 29% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 29% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 04 This facility has 100% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • February 12, 2026 inspection cited one deficiency for medication assistance errors but no immediate jeopardy was found.
  • Two substantiated medication errors in 2025 involved wrong dosing and double dosing of resident R1, posing immediate health and safety risks.
  • August 18, 2025 complaint investigation found $200 missing from a resident’s cash, resulting in a cited deficiency and reimbursement to the resident.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 0.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Sanger's city center to Elim Place's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in California

Elim Place is located in Sanger, 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)

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MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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CA AVG 103
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Elim Place
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Sanger
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 103
Rank #1187 / 1658
No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 57
Rank #384 / 2093
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1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 13
Rank #69 / 1487
70.5%
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CA AVG 74.8%
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MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Fresno
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 103
Rank #1239 / 1658
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 57
Rank #1475 / 2093
5
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1061 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
6
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CA AVG 13
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Facility 91.7%
CA AVG 74.8%
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MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Fresno
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 103
Rank #1294 / 1658
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1158 / 2093
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0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
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61.1%
Facility 61.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1083 / 1368
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Frequently Asked Questions about Elim Place

What neighborhood is Elim Place in?

Elim Place is in the Sanger neighborhood of Sanger.

Who is the owner of Elim Place?

The legal owner and operator of Elim Place is 5Th Street 1808 Llc.

Is Elim Place in a walkable area?

Elim Place has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Elim Place?

Elim Place's occupancy is 70%.

Who is the administrator of Elim Place?

Maria Ceballos is the administrator of Elim Place.

How many beds does Elim Place have?

Elim Place has 44 beds.

Has Elim Place had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Elim Place has had 4 recently reported deficiencies.

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