Cherokee Retirement Home
Cherokee Retirement Home
Overview of Cherokee Retirement Home
Maintain your independence as you age at Cherokee Retirement Home, a reliable senior living community in San Joaquin County, Stockton, CA, offering compassionate assisted living services. The community makes sure residents are always well-cared for with a team of caregivers available 24/7 to offer assistance with personal care, medication management, and more. Here, residents stay in spacious and comfortable accommodations designed to foster a home-like environment.
There are no dull moments with a plethora of fun activities, and events conducted by the community. Residents get the sustenance and nourishment they need for healthy living with delicious and nutritious home-cooked meals served daily. Here, residents are guaranteed to thrive with high-quality home health care services, an invigorating calendar of activities, and a friendly environment that fosters happiness and meaningful connections.
15-bed community Rank #1284 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1284th out of 1644 homes in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
2 years in operation Rank #1306 / 1497Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1306th out of 1497 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 23 / 100 Rank #1806 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1806th out of 2087 homes in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceMarch 26, 2024
CountySan Joaquin
Cherokee Retirement Home is legally operated by Cherokee Retirement Home Inc, and administered by Jagtar Singh.
24-Hour Staffing
Warm Inviting Interior
Home-Like Environment
Family Focused Facility
Love
Comfort
And Safety
Great Neighborhood
24 Hour Caregivers
Specific ProgramsAssistance with personal care, Home-cooked, Nutritional Meals, Medication Administration, Activities That Are Fun
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Since 2024 · 2 years of data
7 citations
15 total visits
8 complaint visits
2 official inspections
6 complaint investigations
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
5 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #631 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 631st out of 1400 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1400 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 86 out of 100. Letter grade B. 5 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2024 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% above) 8 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Citations per inspection (85% below)
• Total visits (6% below)
• Complaint visits (38% below)
• Other visits (29% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
• Complaint investigations (40% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% above) 8 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Citations per inspection (85% below)
• Total visits (6% below)
• Complaint visits (38% below)
• Other visits (29% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
• Complaint investigations (40% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 7 | 10 | This facility has 30% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 30% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 0 | 3 | This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1159 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1159 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1159 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 7 | 4 | This facility has 75% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 75% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.5 | 3.3 | This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 15 | 16 | This facility has 6% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 6% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 8 | 13 | This facility has 38% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 38% better Rank #758 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 758th out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 6 | 10 | This facility has 40% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on March 25, 2026, found no residents or staff present as the facility was under construction, so no deficiencies were identified.
- Multiple complaint investigations in 2025 substantiated illegal eviction violations for failure to provide written eviction notices, resulting in a $250 civil penalty for repeat violations.
- A June 20, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated failure to provide proper written notice with itemized charges for rate increases, but allegations of staff misconduct were unsubstantiated.
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Cherokee Retirement Home
3.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Stockton's city center to Cherokee Retirement Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cherokee Retirement Home
Is Cherokee Retirement Home in a walkable area?
Cherokee Retirement Home has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the occupancy rate at Cherokee Retirement Home?
Cherokee Retirement Home's occupancy is 0.0%.
How long has Cherokee Retirement Home been in business?
Cherokee Retirement Home has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Cherokee Retirement Home?
No, Cherokee Retirement Home has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Cherokee Retirement Home?
Jagtar Singh is the administrator of Cherokee Retirement Home.
How many beds does Cherokee Retirement Home have?
Cherokee Retirement Home has 15 beds.
Has Cherokee Retirement Home had any citations?
Cherokee Retirement Home has had 7 reported citations since 2024 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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