Cherokee Retirement Home INC

The facility was inspected unannounced for a Required 1 Year Annual Inspection. The report notes that there are no residents in care and no staff employed, and the building is currently under construction. Consequently, the inspectors were unable to review the facility or any resident/staff records.

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

The investigation substantiated the allegation of illegal eviction. The facility was cited for failing to provide the required written notice of eviction to residents. Furthermore, the licensee was found to have only given verbal notice, which was determined to pose a potential health, safety, and resident rights risk.

The investigation substantiated the allegation of illegal eviction. The facility was cited for failing to provide the required written notice of eviction to residents. Furthermore, the licensee was found to have only given verbal notice, which was determined to pose a potential health, safety, and resident rights risk.

The facility underwent an annual inspection on March 19, 2025. The inspector noted that the facility was generally compliant, observing sanitary resident rooms, adequate supplies, and proper safety equipment. Specifically, the report states that no deficiencies were observed during this visit.

This report details a complaint investigation conducted on 12/11/2024 regarding allegations that the facility was in disrepair and that the administrator was not present. Based on interviews and observations, both allegations were found to be unsubstantiated by the licensing analyst.

The facility underwent a case management visit following a resident-to-resident altercation. The Licensing Program Analyst reviewed incident reports and spoke with staff and the administrator. No citations were issued during this visit.