Oakland, California
Elder Ashram
Assisted Living · Memory Care
3121 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
Elder Ashram is an assisted living and memory care community in Oakland that offers private and semi-private apartments with individualized daily-living assistance.
- Licensed capacity
- 90 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- July 2020
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
Elder Ashram carries one lifetime Type A finding (the most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) across six years of operation, but the past three years show a clean record with zero Type A or Type B findings and no substantiated allegations.
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- Track record — Over six years of licensure, the community has accumulated one Type A citation and six Type B (administrative) citations, alongside 3 substantiated allegations out of 19 complaint investigations.
- Recent 3 years — The most recent three years show eight inspections and seven complaint investigations with no Type A or Type B findings and no substantiated allegations, indicating a stronger recent trajectory than the lifetime total alone suggests.
- Complaints — Complaint investigations (19) considerably outnumber routine inspections (5) over the licensed period, though only about 6% of investigated allegations were substantiated, with the large majority closed as unsubstantiated.
- Operating tenure — Six years of licensure with eight recent inspection cycles gives a reasonably solid basis for confidence in the current clean trajectory, particularly for a 90-bed community of this size.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #19200956
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 19
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 1
- Type B citations · administrative
- 6
- Substantiated allegations
- 3
Available reports · 31
Complaint investigation
Apr 28, 2026
Complaint investigation
Feb 11, 2026
Complaint investigation
Dec 10, 2025
Facility evaluation
Jul 3, 2025
Facility evaluation
Mar 24, 2025
1–5 of 31 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$3,450 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $3,450 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Non-ambulatory care
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Wheelchair accessible
- Incontinence care
Specialized Care
3 services
- Parkinson's program
- Hospice agency partnership
- Dementia care
Memory Care
1 service
- Dementia-certified staff
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
20 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Pet Friendly
- Piano / Music room
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Café / Bistro
Outdoor Spaces
5 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
- Patio seating areas
- Raised garden beds
Dining Options
6 features
- Kosher meals available
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
2 features- Family support services
- Guest meals available
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.8Average RatingAveraged from 19 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Recent reviews describe a warm, activity-rich community with devoted staff, but older reviews raised serious care and cleanliness concerns worth asking about directly.
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- Activities — Reviewers consistently highlight the yoga, meditation, dance, music, and art programs that keep residents socially and physically engaged.
- Staff & care — Families and visitors repeatedly describe staff as loving, attentive, and respectful, with interns and wellness teams adding extra support.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The building and garden are frequently praised as bright, clean, and peaceful, with a homey rather than institutional feel.
- Daily life & dignity — Several reviews note that independent living, assisted living, and memory care residents mix freely, helping one another and reducing isolation.
- Dining — Reviewers mention tasty, hot meals prepared on-site that contribute to the community's welcoming feel.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — A few older reviews described a strong smoke smell and residents left in soiled clothing or bare mattresses, so families should ask how cleanliness and personal care are monitored today.
- Communication — One reviewer claimed complaints to management and the director went unaddressed, so it's worth asking how the community currently handles and resolves family concerns.
- Value & pricing — At least one reviewer felt the community was expensive relative to what was offered, so confirming current pricing and what's included is advisable.
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