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.

Bed community size
44-bed community Rank #1175 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1175th out of 1644 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 #70 / 1497Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th out of 1497 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 #383 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 383rd out of 2087 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
71%
Rank #917 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 917th out of 1492 homes in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
IssuanceMay 23, 2025
CountyFresno

Ownership & Operating Entity

Elim Place is legally operated by 5Th Street 1808 LLC, and administered by Maria Ceballos.

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactMs. Rachel Wolf, President (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

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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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

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

Rank #398 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 398th out of 1400 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1400 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. 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. 8 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Total visits (63% below)
• Complaint visits (92% below)
• Other visits (29% below)
• Official inspections (100% 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. 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 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 #599 / 1159 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 599th out of 1159 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1159 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations 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 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 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 210th out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
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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No pets allowed

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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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Compare Memory Care around Fresno County

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.

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130
Facility 130
CA AVG 104
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CA AVG 57
Rank #1126 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1400
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5
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CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1386
0
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CA AVG 3
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CA AVG 13
Rank #1219 / 1497
58.5% -Oakmont Of Fresno LLC And Wellquest Living LLC (Mgr)Studio / 1 Bed
Elim Place
MC
Sanger
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 104
Rank #1175 / 1644
No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 57
Rank #383 / 2087
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1400
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1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 13
Rank #70 / 1497
70.5% A+5Th Street 1808 LLCSemi-Private Rooms
River Bluffs Memory Care
MC
Fresno
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 104
Rank #1227 / 1644
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 57
Rank #1470 / 2087
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 81
Rank #946 / 1400
5
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1055 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #901 / 1497
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Gettysburg Christian Home
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18
Facility 18
CA AVG 104
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Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1155 / 2087
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0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1386
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Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1397 / 1497
61.1% -Gettysburg Mercy Care LLCSemi-Private Rooms
A-Plus In Home Care
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HC
RC
Fresno-No
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 57
Rank #641 / 2087
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27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #185 / 1497
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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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Elim Place

Who is the owner of Elim Place?

Elim Place is legally operated by 5Th Street 1808 LLC, and administered by Maria Ceballos.

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 71%.

How long has Elim Place been in business?

Elim Place has been operating for approximately 35 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Elim Place?

No, Elim Place has a no-pet policy.

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.

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