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Vela Suites

Small home·Licensed for 6·Fresno, California

Licensed since 2023Licence #107209302Medi-Cal ALW
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Typical starting rate$4,000 a monthTypical in Fresno County · likely $2,950–$5,500
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit5 of 6 beds occupiedSeptember 7, 2023 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payMedi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · September 23, 2026
  • Last state visitMay 27, 2026CDSS inspection record

Vela Suites is a small care home in Fresno — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents since 2023. Bedridden care is not on file.

Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

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 September 13, 2026.

How many residents is Vela Suites licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Has Vela Suites been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 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 September 28, 2026.

What does Vela Suites cost?

$4,000 a month to start is typical in Fresno County, likely $2,950–$5,500. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Too few nearby homes publish a rate, so this is the typical starting rate 5 small homes publish in Fresno County, with a wider likely range. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Fresno that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,450 to $5,175 a month, and the middle figure is $4,000 (n = 5 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 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, September 23, 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 September 13, 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 September 13, 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 September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed to Velamma LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 11 state inspection visits since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 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 September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is May 27, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 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

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • BedriddenNot on file · ask the home

State licensing record · September 13, 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 · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

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

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

3 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

What it costs here

Typical starting rate

$4,000a month to start

Likely $2,950–$5,500

From homes this size in Fresno County · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,000a month

Likely $2,950–$5,650

With a shared room and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$4,000likely $2,950–$5,500

    Too few nearby homes publish a rate, so this is the typical starting rate 5 small homes publish in Fresno County, with a wider likely range. 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 (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

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

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $2,950–$5,650
$4,000
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,700–$8,600
$6,000
How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • 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, September 23, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. For a resident on SSI/SSP, California’s 2026 standard sends $1,444.07 a month to the home 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.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
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 community 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.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWhy this is a county figure

Too few nearby homes publish a rate, so this is the typical starting rate 5 small homes publish in Fresno County, with a wider likely range. 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.
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Where it is

  • 6572 North Mariposa St., Fresno, CA 93710Address from the public record · September 13, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2023, the state has filed 8 documents for this home, and its records count 11 visits since 2023. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated May 27, 2026.

On file since
2023
State visits
11
Most recent visit
May 27, 2026
Occupied · September 7, 2023 visit
5 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated September 7, 2023. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unfounded” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints4typical 0

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2023.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated2026110202522020241102023440

The last 36 months — 4 of 8 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
May 27, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport 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 reportReport 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 reportReport 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 reportReport 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.

What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe 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 and the questions below stand in their place.

Life here

Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.

The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.

Before you call

Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.

  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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