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Elder Ashram

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

3121 Fruitvale Ave, Foothill · Oakland, CA 9460290 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.7/5

based on 12 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The facility offers an exceptionally beautiful and spiritually uplifting environment with a staff that truly cares for residents' dignity. However, you should verify their protocols for handling personal property and estate belongings, as one family experienced a distressing loss of items and poor communication during a transition.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

12 reviews on Google
Elder Ashram is highly regarded for its beautiful, serene environment and a staff that prioritizes dignity and emotional well-being. While many praise the integrated layout that allows interaction between different care levels, one family reported a serious issue regarding the loss of a resident's personal belongings and poor communication following a death.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff9.0Clean10.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemory8.0Comms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive staff
  • Beautiful, serene, and well-maintained grounds
  • Integrated care levels that encourage social interaction
  • Clean and bright modern facilities

Concerns

  • Loss of personal belongings and poor communication regarding estate items

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about how serene and well-maintained the grounds are; could you show us some of the outdoor spaces where residents enjoy spending time?
  • 2Since the facility offers integrated care levels, how do you help residents transition between levels of care while maintaining their social connections with friends here?
  • 3What specific protocols do you have in place to ensure that residents' personal belongings and important estate items are tracked and kept secure?
  • 4How does the care team communicate important updates or changes in a resident's well-being to us, the family, to ensure we are always in the loop?
  • 5What does a typical day of activities look like here to help residents stay engaged and social with one another?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the immediate process for coordinating care and notifying the family?

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Key Review Excerpts

The way the programs and activities are structured and the way the building is configured encourage free flow and interaction between quite differently situated residents: those in independent living, those in assisted living, and those in memory care.

Resident's family · 2024★★★★

Elder Ashram was okay until my aunt passed away and all of her belongings including her wedding ring disappeared. When we inquired after two months where all of her belongings were, we were made to feel like it was our responsibility to gather her things.

Deceased resident's family · 2023★★☆☆☆

Evan Johnson is the fantastic super attentive activities director. He gives each and every person much loving personal communication.

Community performer · 2023★★★★★
Source: 12 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

30total
3 Type A— immediate health risk
20 Type B— non-compliance
Clean record— no deficiencies found
Apr 28, 2026Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Feb 11, 2026Complaint
Clean

This report details an investigation into multiple allegations concerning a resident's death, falls, weight loss, grooming assistance, staffing levels, and reporting failures. The investigation found that the data analyzed did not support any of the allegations, leading to the overall finding that all complaints were unsubstantiated.

Dec 10, 2025Complaint
Clean

This report details a complaint investigation conducted regarding allegations of delayed medical attention and inadequate nutritional care. The investigation found that both allegations were unsubstantiated based on the evidence gathered from staff and the resident. No deficiencies were cited in the final report.

Jul 3, 2025Inspection
Clean

The facility underwent a 1-Year Annual Required inspection on July 3, 2025. The Licensing Program Analyst observed adequate conditions across various areas, including lighting, safety equipment, and recordkeeping. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.

Mar 24, 2025Other
Clean

The unannounced case management visit identified one deficiency related to personnel screening. Specifically, the facility was cited for not ensuring that all individuals providing one-on-one care had the required criminal record clearance. This deficiency is classified as Type B, requiring corrective action by the specified due date.

Mar 12, 2025Complaint
Clean

This report details an unannounced complaint investigation conducted on March 12, 2025. The allegations included violations of resident personal rights and inadequate liquid intake monitoring. The investigation found that the allegations were unsubstantiated, as the facility demonstrated appropriate hydration practices and no violations of personal rights were observed.

Mar 5, 2025Complaint
Clean

This report details a complaint investigation conducted on March 5, 2025, covering allegations related to resident dignity, privacy, medication management, and food service. The investigation found allegations regarding staff conduct and privacy concerns, but the food service allegation was unsubstantiated. All cited issues were classified as Type B (non-compliance) or unsubstantiated.

Dec 11, 2024Other
Clean

The facility underwent an unannounced health and safety check related to a complaint. The inspection found that all outdoor and indoor passageways were clear, lighting was adequate, and central storage areas were locked. No citations were issued during this visit.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Elder Ashram INC

Administrator

MARIA LOURDES V RIVERA

Source: State licensing data

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