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Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
Vela Suites
Fresno, CaliforniaState inspected May 27, 2026, no citations since 2023
About Vela Suites
Vela Suites brings thoughtful assisted living to Fresno, California, where trained caregivers support daily activities while residents maintain independence. Our team understands that moving to assisted living is personal—we focus on comfort, dignity, and meaningful connections for each person in our care.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#107209302, Licensed
Location
Fresno, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
6572 North Mariposa St., Fresno, California 93710
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Vela Suites. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Vela Suites on May 27, 2026.
Since January 2023, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 3 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits and 4 other visits.
Those visits produced no citations.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 4 complaints, and substantiated none of the allegations.
Last visit
May 27, 2026
Routine inspections
3
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0
Visits and citations
No citations in the state's record for Vela Suites.
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on May 27, 2026, Apr 16, 2025, May 23, 2024.
Complaints
- September 19, 20241 unfounded
- September 19, 20242 unfounded
- September 19, 20244 unfounded
- September 7, 20232 unfounded
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 107209302
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- May 19, 2023
- Licensee
- Velamma LLC
- Administrator
- Grice, Sasheila
Location
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6572 North Mariposa St.Fresno, CA 93710
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Vela Suites had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued no citations to Vela Suites since January 2023.
When was Vela Suites last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on May 27, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Vela Suites?+
The state investigated 4 complaints since January 2023. Of the allegations, 0 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 0 unsubstantiated and 9 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.