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Summerfield of Stockton

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

3530 Deer Park Drive, Brookside · Stockton, CA 9521960 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: CA CCLD — view official record
Google rating
4.7/5

based on 71 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Summerfield of Stockton is an excellent choice for families seeking a warm, family-oriented environment with highly engaged staff. However, if your loved one requires strict medication protocols or you are planning a short-term respite stay, you should verify communication procedures and medication oversight with management beforehand.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

71 reviews on Google
Summerfield of Stockton is highly regarded by families for its warm, home-like atmosphere and a deeply compassionate staff that treats residents like family. While most reviews praise the specialized memory care and engaging activities, some families have raised serious concerns regarding medication management and communication during respite care transitions.

Quality Themes

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Food8.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities9.0Meds3.0Memory9.0Comms7.0Value8.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Home-like, non-institutional atmosphere
  • Engaging daily activities and live music
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Supportive transition process for new residents

Concerns

  • Issues with medication management and over-medication (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Communication breakdowns during respite care admissions (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

97%response rate
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The owner provides highly personalized and empathetic responses to positive reviews, often using the reviewer's name and referencing specific family members or staff members mentioned. For negative reviews, the owner adopts a formal, investigative tone to address specific discrepancies.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It's wonderful to see how much people value the home-like atmosphere here; how do you ensure new residents feel supported and welcomed during their first few weeks?
  • 2We've heard great things about the live music and daily activities; could you tell us more about how residents get involved in the community life here?
  • 3Could you walk us through your specific protocols for medication administration and how you double-check accuracy for each resident?
  • 4What is the process for communicating with families during respite care stays to ensure everyone is on the same page?
  • 5How does the nursing staff handle medical emergencies or changes in health status during the overnight hours?
  • 6I noticed the facility is very well-maintained; what is your routine for ensuring the common areas and resident rooms stay clean and comfortable?

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Key Review Excerpts

Since Ann has been at Summerfield, it also become obvious to me (and family) that Summerfield can take care of my wife better then I with family and professional in-home care could.

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★★

The caregivers are patient and knowledgeable regarding dementia and how to deal with the various symptoms. I have learned a lot from them on how to help my husband.

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★

The staff at Summerfield are so caring…I leaving my husband for daycare a couple days a week and he loves it there, when we leave he always asks when can he go back.

Daycare family member · 2025★★★★★
Source: 71 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

25total
28deficiencies
12 Type A— immediate health risk
16 Type B— non-compliance
Feb 19, 2026Other
CleanReport

The facility underwent a case management visit following a self-reported incident. The Licensing Program Analyst reviewed the incident report and conducted interviews with staff and the resident. Based on the review, no citations were issued, and the facility was provided with an exit interview and a copy of the report.

Feb 19, 2026Routine
CleanReport

The facility underwent a case management visit following a self-reported incident. The Licensing Program Analyst reviewed the incident report and conducted interviews with staff and the resident. Based on the review, no citations were issued, and the facility was provided with an exit interview and a copy of the report.

Dec 15, 2025Complaint

This report is a Complaint Investigation conducted on 12/15/2025. The allegations included issues with scabies treatment, timely medical care, and resident hygiene. All three allegations were ultimately deemed 'Unsubstantiated' by the investigating body.

Type BN/A

Staff did not ensure resident was properly treated for scabies. The report notes the facility was aware of skin irritation but the allegations regarding proper scabies treatment were not substantiated.

Type BN/A

Staff did not seek timely medical care for resident. The investigation found that the facility did provide medical care and attempted to address the issue, but the allegation remains noted.

Type BN/A

Staff are not ensuring residents hygiene needs are met. While documentation was reviewed, the department could not confirm through observation that all hygiene action items were completed daily or weekly.

Sep 5, 2025Other
CleanReport

The facility was visited for a Case Management review concerning a possible scabies outbreak. The LPA noted that residents are currently being treated by their primary care physician. No formal deficiencies were cited during this visit, though advisories were given regarding hygiene item accessibility and breathing treatment equipment maintenance.

Jun 30, 2025Other

The inspection was a Case Management visit conducted on 06/30/2025. The analyst reviewed incident reports and facility plans, noting several deficiencies related to documentation timeliness. Specifically, multiple incident reports were found to be submitted late, violating established reporting regulations.

Type BN/A

Two out of five reviewed incident reports were reported late. This indicates a failure to adhere to timely reporting requirements.

Type BN/A

Two of fourteen reviewed incident reports were submitted to the regional office beyond seven days of occurrence, violating reporting regulations.

Mar 18, 2025Routine

The facility underwent an unannounced Annual inspection. The physical plant was observed to be clean and free of odor, and general safety measures like fire extinguishers and hot water temperature were compliant. Two non-compliance issues were noted: a fire door needing replacement and a broken dishwasher heater booster, both of which were addressed with advisory.

Type BN/A

A fire door located in the Ivy cottage is in need of replacement. Advisory was given regarding this item.

Type BN/A

The heater booster for the dishwasher in the main kitchen needs fixing. Advisory was given regarding this item.

Oct 10, 2024Other

This was a Case Management follow-up visit conducted to review an incident involving a resident's passing. The primary finding relates to staff practice regarding food preparation for a resident who did not have documented dietary restrictions. Overall, the report notes that no further action is required regarding the duty of care provided.

Type BN/A

The facility cut up R1's food, which was unnecessary as the resident did not have documented requirements for a special diet. This practice was done 'to be safe' despite no prior incidents.

Aug 16, 2024Follow-up
CleanReport

The facility underwent a Case Management visit on August 16, 2024. The Licensing Program Analyst toured the facility and inspected the physical plant, noting that the facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Snh Cal Tenant LLC; Northstar Senior Living, INC.

Administrator

ANDERSON, LESLIE

Source: State licensing data

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