Elder Ashram is a senior living community that welcomes people who need different kinds of care, like assisted living, memory care for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, independent living for those who want a hassle-free lifestyle, and home care with trained aides who visit to give companionship and help at home, and it's in Los Angeles. The staff here keep things friendly, joyful, and kind, making the place feel more welcoming, and the community is employee-owned, so everyone working there feels invested. Residents can join a variety of activities like a resident musical group, game nights, story time, arts and crafts, meditation, yoga and chair yoga, or lectures and educational programs, and there are also offsite activities and devotional services both at Elder Ashram and elsewhere. The Eldership Academy Internship Program and the Zen Caregivers Project both focus on helping caregivers learn about compassion, mindfulness, and hands-on work with elders, which sets the tone for daily life.
The community pays close attention to emotional and spiritual needs, drawing from Ayurveda and mindfulness to support well-being. Residents can get vegetarian and kosher meals, and staff make sure food is both nutritious and tasty. Those who want can have guests join them for meals or overnight, and some pets are allowed. People who need help with daily tasks get one-on-one care, including mobility, eating, bathing, dressing, exercising, and grooming, or support after surgery, telling stories, or playing games. There's skilled nursing, medication management, physical therapy, hospice care, and support for people with physical disabilities like arthritis or cognitive problems like forgetfulness.
Elder Ashram has semi-private and studio apartments, with options for residents to personalize their space, and lots of common areas inside and outside, such as patios, gardens, TV lounges, a recreation room, and community dining areas. The rooms have free high-speed WiFi and cable, and there's an onsite pharmacy, laundry and dry cleaning for linens, housekeeping, room service, transportation, and a beautician to help with grooming and beauty needs. Residents get regular activities for social and mental engagement, and the schedules aim to build companionship and make the days interesting. The view is always to keep relationships compassionate and care plans individualized, so residents get just the type of help they want or need, whether it's short-term respite care, long-term support, or recovery care. Elder Ashram holds a state license, and the website elderashram.com has more details, including photos and fun videos, and they're open Monday to Saturday from nine to five. People living here get time to relax or join in, to live in a safe, supportive environment, at a pace that suits them, treated with respect and warmth.
People often ask...
Elder Ashram offers assisted living and memory care.
There are 7 photos of Elder Ashram on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 3121 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA, 94602.
Yes, Elder Ashram offers respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
State of California Inspection Reports
64
Inspections
5
Type A Citations
7
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
03 Jul 2025
03 Jul 2025
Found safety and care measures in place at the residence, including adequate lighting, appropriate temperatures, secure medications, and functioning smoke/CO detectors and a fire extinguisher. Five resident and five staff records were complete, and no deficiencies identified.
§ 9058
24 Mar 2025
24 Mar 2025
Identified that a one-on-one caregiver was not fingerprint cleared and not associated with this organization or its home health agency. An unannounced visit occurred, and an exit interview was conducted.
§ 9058
§ 87355(e)(1)
12 Mar 2025
12 Mar 2025
Found insufficient evidence to prove the alleged violation of residents' personal rights occurred; an outside private caregiver paid by the family stayed only in one resident's room and did not interact with other residents. Found no evidence that residents were not adequately hydrated; hydration stations were available throughout and staff routinely reminded residents to drink water and monitored for dehydration.
05 Mar 2025
05 Mar 2025
Found that the allegations that staff did not treat residents with dignity or respect, residents were not accorded privacy, staff mismanaged resident medication, and staff did not provide adequate food service were unsubstantiated.
11 Dec 2024
11 Dec 2024
Found no safety issues related to a health and safety complaint. Observed clear indoor and outdoor passageways, no standing water, a 73-degree temperature, adequate lighting, hot water at 114.7 F, a kitchen with two days of perishables and seven days of non-perishables, locked central storage for medications and cleaning supplies, sharps stored inaccessible to residents, and a fire extinguisher that was fully charged and last serviced on 02/16/2024.
12 Nov 2024
12 Nov 2024
Found no evidence that the resident's bruising was caused by care provided. A review of records and interviews with staff did not establish a link between the bruising and care.
24 Oct 2024
24 Oct 2024
Found no certified administrator on site during a case management visit, with the administrator's certificate reported as being in process. Identified a deficiency for not having a certified administrator.
30 Jul 2024
30 Jul 2024
Found no deficiencies after reviewing five resident and five staff records and observing safety equipment, food supplies, medication storage, and emergency systems.
30 Jul 2024
30 Jul 2024
Found no deficiencies during the inspection, with all safety measures and records up to date and in proper order.
§ 87705(a)
10 Jul 2024
10 Jul 2024
Identified an incident involving a resident's death with no cause of death indicated, with staff stating the resident had recently moved in and was often in pain and attempts were made to contact a doctor or pain management. Documents were collected and no deficiencies were issued.
10 Jul 2024
10 Jul 2024
Investigated an incident involving a resident who died shortly after moving in, with reports indicating the resident experienced ongoing pain and the facility was seeking medical follow-up; no deficiencies were issued.
07 Mar 2024
07 Mar 2024
Investigated the specific allegations that staff do not allow a resident to have visitors and that staff do not allow a resident to go out with a family member. Found insufficient evidence to prove these two allegations.
07 Mar 2024
07 Mar 2024
Investigated the allegation that staff did not allow a resident to have visitors or go out with family, and found no evidence to support this claim.
08 Dec 2023
08 Dec 2023
Found no health or safety concerns after an unannounced health and safety check prompted by a complaint; two residents were in the common area and one staff member was at the front desk, with the building clean and in good repair and residents appearing safe, and no deficiencies identified.
08 Dec 2023
08 Dec 2023
Found no health or safety concerns during an unannounced visit prompted by a complaint, with the property observed to be clean, well-maintained, and residents safe.
29 Nov 2023
29 Nov 2023
Found no deficiencies after reviewing five resident and five staff records and inspecting the premises; safety measures, medication storage, and emergency equipment were in place and functioning.
29 Nov 2023
29 Nov 2023
Found that the home met safety and health standards, with functional detectors, proper storage, adequate supplies, and no observed hazards during an unannounced annual inspection.
23 Feb 2023
23 Feb 2023
Identified the allegation that the resident’s needs could no longer be met after a hospital stay for a cataract procedure and congestive heart failure; no deficiencies were cited.
23 Feb 2023
23 Feb 2023
Determined that resident could no longer be cared for at the facility due to health deterioration after hospitalization, and advised to issue a 30-day eviction notice to comply with regulations.
08 Feb 2023
08 Feb 2023
Found that a staff member’s health-screen paperwork was incomplete and HR was not aware of it. Found residents could practice religion and were allowed in the front lobby during tours; no yelling by staff was observed; communication devices were repaired when broken; dining room assignments were not discriminatory; the center was generally clean and pest-free with no deficiencies cited.
08 Feb 2023
08 Feb 2023
Reviewed records and interviews regarding multiple complaints, including staff paperwork completion, residents' religious freedom, staff yelling at residents, communication between providers, resident segregation during meals, and facility conditions; all allegations regarding residents' treatment and facility maintenance were found unsubstantiated.
16 Dec 2022
16 Dec 2022
Found that a resident became unwell after sun exposure and staff treated them with cold water and called 911 promptly; there was no evidence to support the allegation of lack of care or supervision.
16 Dec 2022
16 Dec 2022
Determined that staff responded appropriately when a resident became ill after sun exposure, and there was no evidence to suggest a lack of care or supervision during the incident.
§ 87411(f)
22 Nov 2022
22 Nov 2022
Found no evidence that staff abused or restrained residents; interviews with residents, staff, and a witness indicated care and no abuse. Although the allegation may have occurred, there was not enough evidence to prove the violation.
22 Nov 2022
22 Nov 2022
Investigated a complaint about resident mistreatment and found no evidence that staff physically abused or restrained residents; the allegations were determined to be unsubstantiated.
26 Aug 2022
26 Aug 2022
Found staff did not wear face masks while interacting with residents, including in the conference room. Noted two residents had COVID-19 on 8/15/22 and remained under monitoring, a repeated deficiency carrying a $250 penalty was assessed, and an exit interview was conducted with the wellness director.
26 Aug 2022
26 Aug 2022
Found two 30-day eviction notices issued to the resident invalid: the initial notice lacked an effective date and specific facts, and the amended notice was backdated and also lacked essential details. Based on the information obtained, the allegation is supported.
§ 87224(d)(1)
§ 87224(d)
26 Aug 2022
26 Aug 2022
Identified that staff did not wear face masks while interacting with residents and during a meeting, despite there being recent COVID-19 cases still under monitoring, resulting in a cited deficiency and civil penalty.
24 Jun 2022
24 Jun 2022
Found that ADL was provided by both internal staff and outside agency staff to the resident, with refusals documented on two dates and staff making a couple of attempts before reporting. Concluded the allegation unsubstantiated.
24 Jun 2022
24 Jun 2022
Confirmed infection-control measures were in place, including centralized screening, temperature checks, hand hygiene, PPE use, and posters; supplies for food and PPE were adequate, routine screenings for residents, staff, and visitors were maintained, and no deficiencies were found; an exit interview was conducted.
24 Jun 2022
24 Jun 2022
Determined that both facility and outside agency staff provided ADL to a resident, with documented refusals on specific days, and found no evidence that staff failed to provide proper care; the allegation was unsubstantiated.
§ 87468.1
05 Apr 2022
05 Apr 2022
Found that the allegation of mishandling a resident's personal property and valuables was unsubstantiated. Observed neat conditions with rooms furnished and staff having completed all required dementia training.
05 Apr 2022
05 Apr 2022
Reviewed a complaint about a resident’s food preferences and personal property; found no evidence to support that violations occurred.
29 Mar 2022
29 Mar 2022
Found that one staff member did not wear a mask at all times while working.
§ 87468.1(a)(2)
29 Mar 2022
29 Mar 2022
Investigated the allegation of inappropriate staff interactions. Found no evidence of misconduct, as residents reported clear communication with staff, freedom to leave their rooms, and meals served as described.
29 Mar 2022
29 Mar 2022
Investigated the allegation that residents were restricted from leaving their rooms and subjected to inappropriate interactions; found no evidence to support these claims based on observations, interviews, and records review.
18 Mar 2022
18 Mar 2022
Investigated allegations found no evidence that a resident was physically abused, that injuries resulted from care, or that staff failed to assist with bathing. Found an unwitnessed fall in December 2021, the resident was taken to the hospital and returned the same day, with no ongoing injuries noted.
18 Mar 2022
18 Mar 2022
Reviewed records and interviews indicated that there was no evidence to support the allegations of physical abuse, neglect with bathing assistance, or injury from falls; residents appeared well cared for and staff responded appropriately.
26 Jan 2022
26 Jan 2022
Investigated a priority 2 complaint and found no deficiencies. Hot water in a resident’s bathroom measured 117.1 degrees Fahrenheit; refrigerator 35 degrees Fahrenheit and freezer −0.8 degrees Fahrenheit; medications locked; first-aid kit complete; fire extinguisher last serviced on 8/17/2021; and indoor and outdoor walkways were clear.
26 Jan 2022
26 Jan 2022
Confirmed that the facility maintained proper safety and sanitation standards, including adequate food supplies, appropriate medication storage, and functioning safety equipment, with no deficiencies noted during the inspection.
02 Dec 2021
02 Dec 2021
Found no deficiencies after an unannounced infection-control check. Observed staff wearing appropriate PPE, central screening with sign-in, thermometer, and hand sanitizer, along with a 30-day PPE supply, adequate food, a mitigation plan, and routine screening records.
02 Dec 2021
02 Dec 2021
Confirmed that the facility maintained proper infection control measures, including screening, PPE supplies, and hygiene practices, with no deficiencies noted during the visit.
06 Jul 2021
06 Jul 2021
Investigated the allegation that a COVID-19–positive staff member returned to work during quarantine; interviews and observations showed proper quarantine and zoning were followed, but there was insufficient evidence to prove the violation occurred, UNSUBSTANTIATED.
06 Jul 2021
06 Jul 2021
Confirmed that staff and residents stated a COVID-19 positive staff was not allowed to return to work until quarantine ended, and positive residents were cared for in a designated area, but no evidence was found to prove the allegation.
11 Jun 2021
11 Jun 2021
Found no evidence to support the allegation that R1 lost more than 40 pounds in under a year for unexplained reasons; weight records showed 112 pounds on 2/24/20 and 98.2 pounds on 3/11/21 with monthly fluctuations of about 2–5 pounds. Concluded the complaint had no reasonable basis.
11 Jun 2021
11 Jun 2021
Reviewed resident weight records and interviews, determined that the allegation of severe weight loss exceeding 40 pounds in less than a year was unfounded.
11 Jun 2021
11 Jun 2021
Investigated the allegation that a resident attempted to withdraw a large sum of money to give to a struggling individual connected to the facility; found insufficient evidence to support that staff solicited money from the resident.
12 May 2021
12 May 2021
Investigated the allegation that visitors were not allowed inside residents' rooms and found that room visits were restricted under a policy dated 04/12/21, with updated guidelines permitting indoor and in-room visitation issued later.
§ 87468.1(a)(11)
12 May 2021
12 May 2021
Investigated the allegation that staff made inappropriate comments in front of residents and found insufficient evidence to prove it occurred. Found the cleanliness complaint was not supported, and no deficiencies were cited.
12 May 2021
12 May 2021
Investigated the allegation that visitors were not allowed inside residents' rooms and confirmed that the facility was enforcing visitation restrictions without following the updated CDC guidelines permitting indoor and in-room visits.
06 Apr 2021
06 Apr 2021
Identified that a resident’s bed was partially blocked by half-bed rails, with a night-stand further restricting the bed and effectively restraining the resident. Noted locked medication room and locked closet for cleaning supplies, sufficient food, clear passageways, and no disruption to utilities.
06 Apr 2021
06 Apr 2021
Found a resident's bed partially blocked by rails and furniture, which restrained movement, during a routine safety check.
Identified safety concerns related to resident restraint and facility conditions.
25 Nov 2020
25 Nov 2020
Investigated; could not determine whether the alleged incident occurred, as contact information could not be verified and interviews with staff did not confirm the details. Insufficient evidence to prove or disprove the allegation.
25 Nov 2020
25 Nov 2020
Determined that the allegation could not be confirmed due to unverified contact information and lack of sufficient evidence, rendering the allegation unsubstantiated.
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31 Aug 2020
31 Aug 2020
Found that residents generally received clean linens, towels, and hot water, and were not left in soiled diapers for long periods; however, there was not enough evidence to confirm whether staff provided towels or left residents in soiled diapers as alleged.
20 Aug 2020
20 Aug 2020
Reviewed efforts to administer medication to Resident #1 and efforts to evict the resident; found insufficient evidence to confirm whether the allegations occurred.
17 Jul 2020
17 Jul 2020
Investigated the allegation that a resident was "dumped" at a homeless shelter via Lyft, and found the resident had only stayed temporarily as respite and was never formally placed outside the facility; the allegation was unfounded.
16 Jul 2020
16 Jul 2020
Confirmed that the facility was prepared for licensure, with all safety, sanitation, and equipment requirements met during a virtual inspection conducted via FaceTime.
08 Jul 2020
08 Jul 2020
Reviewed the amended complaint investigation findings through a tele-visit, with instructions for the original report to be mailed to the regional office.
05 Mar 2020
05 Mar 2020
Determined that staff improperly secured a gate, allowing a resident who could not leave unassisted to exit twice, and the incident was reported to authorities.
§ 1569.312(e)
15 Jan 2020
15 Jan 2020
Found that the allegation that the facility failed to protect a resident from financial abuse was unfounded, as evidence showed no such misconduct occurred.
03 Jan 2020
03 Jan 2020
Reviewed additional resident records related to a specific complaint during a case management visit, with no deficiencies cited. Conducted an exit interview with the Executive Director.
02 Jan 2020
02 Jan 2020
Reviewed an unannounced complaint visit regarding an alleged incident involving residents, and found insufficient evidence to confirm that the violation occurred.
19 Dec 2019
19 Dec 2019
Reviewed the complaint about neglect, found the facility was generally clean and well-organized, and determined the allegation was unfounded.
