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Vela SuitesLicense #107209302 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareVela SuitesLicense #107209302 · 6572 North Mariposa St., Fresno, CA · (559) 438-0980Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$3,800/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $3,100–$4,700 · See costs

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Fresno

Vela Suites

6572 North Mariposa St., Fresno, CA 93710 · Licensed since 2023

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Vela Suites

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$3,800 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,100–$4,700 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Ways to pay: Medi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · October 1, 2026
  • Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 6 residents
  • Dementia
  • Hospiceup to 6 residents

Not on file: bedridden approval.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR 6 NON-AMBULATORY. APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Vela Suites: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$3,800a month to start

Likely $3,100–$4,700

From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$3,800likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$3,800likely $3,100–$4,700

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $3,100–$4,900
$3,800
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,700–$8,150
$6,300
How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home appears on the DHCS participation list, October 1, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. On the waiver, a resident on SSI/SSP pays the home $1,444.07 a month for room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Rates at nearby homes8 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,800 to $6,000

$2,800$6,000

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

8 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,800–$5,300.

  • Palo Alto Senior Care HomeFresno · 1.0 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Green VillaFresno · 2.3 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Joyful Living RcheFresno · 2.3 mi · Small home
    $3,600Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Copper River Retirement Group - LoyolaClovis · 3.7 mi · Small home
    $2,800Listed on its own website · fully furnished shared room starting at · seen October 27, 2026
  • Copper River Retirement GroupFresno · 4.0 mi · Small home
    $2,800Listed on its own website · fully furnished shared room starting at · seen October 27, 2026
  • Carmel Village Memory CareClovis · 5.4 mi · Mid-size home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · independent living private cottage/casita · seen September 9, 2026
  • Serenity Garden Home 2Fresno · 8.2 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Close to Home Residential CareFresno · 9.6 mi · Small home
    $5,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

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An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.

Daily life

Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.

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Where it is

6572 North Mariposa St., Fresno, CA 93710Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Fresno Surgical HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.6 mi

Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #107209302 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 4 of 8 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

May 27, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Daiquiri Boyd made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting and Annual Inspection. LPA was granted access to the facility by staff, who then called the Administrator (AD), Sasheila Grice, who arrived shortly after. LPA toured the facility with AD. Living room has reclining chairs and is clean and comfortable for all residents. Facility has an electric fireplace that has proper safeguards to protect residents. There is adequate lighting. LPA observed 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Each room contained appropriate fixtures and lighting. Beds were clean and linens were clean. Hall closet contained linens and towels. A second locked hall closet, contains personal hygiene items. Laundry room is located off the front entry hall and contains a locked closet that stores chemicals. LPA toured backyard and observed ample covered seating with enough room for all residents. Water temperature was measured at 120 degrees F. Fire extinguisher in dining room was serviced on 03/19/2026. LPA reviewed Disaster and Emergency Plan with AD. Last Fire and Emergency Drill was conducted on 02/25/25. Emergency food supply was observed in garage. LPA reviewed records for 3 clients and 3 staff. Medications were reviewed for all residents. LPA and AD discussed a more detailed account of Medication Administration for staff. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed and operating. LPA inspected the kitchen and appliances stored for cooking. All surfaces were clean and in good condition. Food is in proper quantity for residents and is fresh. All storage containers are properly labeled. No citations were issued on this day. A copy of this report was left at the facility. The signature of the AD on this form confirms receipt. LPA is requesting the following documents be submitted by FAX (559)243-8088 to the Fresno CCL office by 6/10/2025 :Emergency and Disaster Plan (LIC 610D) Personnel Report (LIC500).the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 27, 2026

20252 state visits · 2 documents

Apr 17, 2025Facility evaluation reportCase Management - Annual ContinuationReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Daiquiri Boyd arrived at the home to continue the Annual Inspection and was met by Administrator (AD) Sasheila Grice. LPA reviewed Disaster and Emergency Plan with AD. Last Fire and Emergency Drill was conducted on 02/25/25. Emergency food supply was observed in garage. LPA reviewed records for 3 clients and 3 staff. Medications were reviewed for all residents. LPA and AD discussed a more detailed account of Medication Administration for staff. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed and operating. LPA inspected the kitchen and appliances stored for cooking. All surfaces were clean and in good condition. Food is in proper quantity for residents and is fresh. All storage containers are properly labeled. No citations were issued on this day. A copy of this report was left at the facility. The signature of the AD on this form confirms receipt. LPA is requesting the following documents be submitted to the Fresno CCL office by 5/02/2025 : Affidavit regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources (LIC 400), Liability Insurance, Emergency and Disaster Plan (LIC 610D) Personnel Report (LIC500), Register of Facility Clients/Residents for (LIC9020A).the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 17, 2025
Apr 16, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 4/16/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Daiquiri Boyd made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting and Annual Inspection. LPA was granted access to the facility by staff, who then called the Administrator (AD), Sasheila Grice, who arrived shortly after. LPA spoke with AD regarding regulation questions. LPA was able to assist AD with looking up documents on the CCLD website. LPA toured the facility with AD. Living room has reclining chairs and is clean and comfortable for all residents. Facility has an electric fireplace that has proper safeguards to protect residents. There is adequate lighting. LPA observed 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Each room contained appropriate fixtures and lighting. Beds were clean and linens were clean. Hall closet contained linens and towels. A second, locked hall closet contained personal hygiene items. Laundry room is located off the front entry hall and contains a locked closet that stores chemicals. LPA toured backyard and observed ample covered seating with enough room for all residents. Water temperature was measured at 107.8 degrees F. Fire extinguisher in dining room was serviced on 02/05/2025. LPA did not have enough time to complete the inspection on this day. LPA will return at a later time to complete this inspection. No citations were issued on this day. A copy of this report was left at the facility with AD. AD's signature on this report confirms it's receipt.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 16, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

May 23, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst L. Padgett (LPA), conducted an unannounced annual visit to the facility. LPA was granted entry by staff, Angelica Escobar. Administrator/Licensee Sasheila Grice was called and arrived later. LPA stated the purpose of the visit and was accompanied by AD while conducting the inspection of the facility. At the time of the visit, LPA observed 5 residents are in the facility. LPA observed the living room has electric fireplace. Television was observed to be in a secure place. LPA observed 6 recliners. The living room has a sliding glass window that was clean and not obstructed, a table lamp and extra chair. The furniture was clean and in good condition. LPA observed that the kitchen was well maintained, with working lights and well maintained appliances. The knives were kept in a locked drawer not easily accessible. The kitchen counters and sink are free from debris. In locked cabinet under the sink are extra hand soaps and dish soap. LPA observed a trash bin with the lid. LPA observed that refrigerator is well maintained and clean and set to coldest setting on both. LPA observed a 2 day perishable food supply. The kitchen pantry was clean, organized, and had 7 days of non-perishable food. No expired food was observed. LPA observed the dining room is well lit. Dining table has seating for 4. A fire extinguisher is mounted on the wall and inspected on 1/18/2024 with the correct pressure gauge as indicated on the meter. LPA observed that the garage is well maintained, free from obstructions and debris The garage is kept locked. The garage has storage cabinets with extra non-perishable food and incontinence supplies (diapers, chucks, gloves). The storage cabinets. There are two refrigerators with juices and other foods and a deep freezer stocked with extra meats and frozen foods. LPA observed laundry appliances to be working. Cleaning chemicals are kept in locked closet in the laundry room. In the hallway that leads to the bedrooms, LPA observed smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector installed in hall and in the bedrooms. The smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detectors were tested by the AD and are functioning. LPA inspected the two hallway bathrooms and observed that the bathroom is well maintained, well lit, has toilet paper, hand soap, a trash bin with lid. Water temperature measured at 108.1 and 108.0 degrees F. The bathrooms was observed to have non-skid floor mat, grab bars, grip bar next to the toilet and shower bench. The toilets were flushed and are functioning. LPA observed the linen closet next to the have clean towels and linens. LPA inspected the 6 resident bedrooms with AD. LPA observed all bedrooms are single occupant. Bedrooms are well lit, a dresser, reading lamp, night stand the hospital beds are in good condition, the linens are in good condition. The bedrooms have a closet. LPA inspected the backyard. LPA, observed that the backyard is well maintained, trees and grass in good condition. LPA observed the patio furniture under patio umbrella is clean and ready for use. The exterior walkways are free from obstructions and debris. LPA observed medications are stored in locked hall closet. LPA observed medications are stored in bins labeled with each residents name. First aid kit was inspected and found to contain the required items. LPA reviewed residents and staff records with AD and found that all documents are in order and up to date. LPA is requesting the following documents be submitted to the Fresno CCL office by 5/31/2024 Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC308), Administrator Organization (LIC 309), Affidavit regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources (LIC 400), Liability Insurance, Emergency and Disaster Plan (LIC 610D) Personnel Report (LIC500), Register of Facility Clients/Residents for (LIC9020A), Surety Bond.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 23, 2024

The state marks this report as 7 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Earlier years2023 · 4 documents

20234 state visits · 4 documents

Sep 7, 2023Complaint investigation reportUnfounded

Allegation investigated: Staff spoke inappropriately to resident Staff dispensed medication to a resident without a prescription

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Xiong conducted the complaint investigation visit to the facility. I met with Administrator Sasheila Grice and informed her the purpose of the visit. During the course of this investigation LPA reviewed facility files and interview staff relevant to the complaint investigation. It was determined that the above allegation: Staff spoke inappropriately to resident, and Staff dispensed medication to a resident without a prescription are UNFOUNDED. The evidence from the investigation indicated the S1 didn't speak to resident R1 inappropiately and didn't give R1 any medication as allegated. This agency has investigated the complaint alleging (Staff spoke inappropriately to resident, and Staff dispensed medication to a resident without a prescription). We have found that the complaint was unfounded, therefore we have dismissed the complaint. Unfoundedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 7, 2023 · control 24-AS-20230530095520
May 8, 2023Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

A continued Prelicensing visit was conducted on the date & times indicated above by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K. Mcclurg. LPA met with Sasheila Grice Applicant/Licensee (L). Physical plant toured. Auditory alarms observed installed & operational on all exterior doors. Stove knobs, kitchen knives, & kitchen cleansers observed to be inaccessible to residents. Trash can with tight fitting lid in kitchen. Door from living to garage secured. Outside toured. Sufficient furnishings for residents with furniture in good repair. Side gate observed to be self-closing & self-latching. No hazards observed. Exit interview conducted with L. Copy of report provided. CAB notified on completed Pre-Licensing prior to conclusion of visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 8, 2023
Apr 10, 2023Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

An Pre-Licensing visit was conducted on the time & date by Licensing Program Manager (LPA) K. McClurg. LPM met with Sasheila Grice Applicant/Licensee (L). Facility phone: (559) 438-0980. Physical plant toured. Interior & exterior passageways free of obstructions. Sufficient lighting & furnishings in dining, living, & resident bedrooms. Locked centralized storage area for medications. First aid kit complete. Hot water tested & measured at 119 degrees F in front hall bathrooms. Physical plant is consistent with the facility sketch/floor plan. Fire extinguisher service date: 12/19/2022. Smoke & carbon monoxide detectors tested & observed to be operational. Component III conducted. Regulations & requirements reviewed in additional detail regarding: Staff transfer & verification of association process reviewed, including use of Guardian; Reporting requirements; Resident paperwork file updates in connection with change of ownership (CHOW). Medication paperwork (MARs & CSMDR); Admission Agreement to be used; Pre-Licensing is incomplete due to issues that require correction prior to licensing. Outstanding issues to be resolved no later than Monday, April 17, 2023**. A follow up Pre-licensure LIC809 will be generated upon resolution of outstanding issues. **LPA to be contacted prior to due date above that all items reviewed with applicant have been resolved. Exit interview conducted with L. Report provided at time of visit. Results of visit emailed to CAB LPA @ time of visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 10, 2023
Jan 30, 2023Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): YES (4) COMP II Participants: GRICE, SASHEILA,applicant/administrator Interview Method: Telephone interview Virtual interview (Skype, Go To Meeting, etc) In-person interview (Headquarter conference room) On [01/30/2023], applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1.Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2.Admission Policies 3.Staffing requirements & Training 4.Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5.General provisions 6.Emergency Preparedness 7.Complaints & Reporting 8.Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 30, 2023

5 of 6 beds were occupied at the September 7, 2023 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.

License holder

Velamma LLC, licensed since 2023.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2023, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
11
Total complaints
4
Substantiated allegations
0
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2023, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size
This homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints40

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean
Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Vela Suites

Is Vela Suites licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Vela Suites licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Vela Suites been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 11 state visits over the same years.

Is Vela Suites still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.

What does Vela Suites cost?

$3,800 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,100–$4,700. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 6 other homes of a similar licensed size in Fresno that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,000 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $3,800 (n = 6 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.

Does Vela Suites take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, October 1, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Velamma LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Fresno Surgical Hospital is 0.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Vela Suites keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Vela Suites license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “VELA SUITES”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #107209302. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to Velamma LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 11 state inspection visits since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 11 state visits in that period.
  • 4 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is May 27, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

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    Starting rate

    $3,395 a month to start

    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

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    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $3,650 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,000–$4,500

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Fresno · 0.2 mi

    Sierra Palace for Elderly

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $3,450 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $2,850–$4,300

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Fresno · 0.8 mi

    Sequoia Grove Assisted Living

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $3,950 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,250–$4,900

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Fresno · 1.0 mi

    Aging Gracefully Senior Living

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,100 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,350–$5,050

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Fresno · 1.0 mi

    Dial for Care Inc.

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $3,550 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $2,900–$4,400

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record

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