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Amber Grove Place

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

3049 Esplanade, Chico, CA 9597370 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 33 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Amber Grove Place is an excellent choice for families seeking a clean, highly active, and deeply compassionate memory care environment. The staff's dedication to personalized care and the variety of daily activities are significant strengths. While the facility is overwhelmingly positive, you may want to observe staff interactions during your initial visits to ensure the level of warmth meets your family's specific needs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

33 reviews on Google
Amber Grove Place is highly regarded by families for its compassionate, family-like atmosphere and exceptional memory care. Reviewers consistently praise the attentive staff and a robust, engaging activities program, though one visitor noted a need for improved friendliness from certain staff members.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff10.0Clean10.0Activities10.0MedsN/AMemory10.0Comms9.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive caregiving staff
  • Engaging and diverse daily activities program
  • Clean, well-maintained, and home-like environment
  • Strong focus on personalized resident care

Concerns

  • Staff friendliness/warmth during visits

Rating Trends

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2344.02016(2)4.52018(2)5.02019(3)5.02020(3)5.02022(1)4.92025(23)5.02026(3)

Distribution · 37 analyzed

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12 reviews posted between Nov 4, 2025Nov 7, 2025 · 12 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

10%response rate
Good

The owner provides personalized responses that acknowledge specific details in positive reviews and demonstrates empathy and a commitment to improvement in negative reviews. They use a warm, professional tone to address both praise and criticism.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard such wonderful things about how personalized the care is here; how do you ensure each resident's specific daily routine and preferences are honored?
  • 2The activity program sounds incredibly diverse; could you walk us through some of the specific group outings or hobbies that residents currently enjoy?
  • 3The facility looks so clean and home-like; what is your team's daily routine for maintaining such a well-kept environment?
  • 4We noticed you are active in managing the community; how does the management team typically communicate with families regarding any updates or changes in care?
  • 5How does the nursing staff handle medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health during the overnight hours?
  • 6We want to ensure our loved one feels truly welcomed; how does the staff work to build warm, friendly relationships with new residents during their first few weeks?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff were "angles" to us. Very caring, compassionate and always attentive to my mothers needs.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

The community is very clean. This was important to me. It always smelled nice. This was an issue for me at other care homes.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

The food is great too, my father eats every drop. Every day there is a wide variety of different types of activities for him to enjoy.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★
Source: 33 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

16total
8 Type A— immediate health risk
6 Type B— non-compliance
Clean record— no deficiencies found
Apr 28, 2026Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Nov 18, 2025Other
Clean

The facility underwent an annual continuation visit conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst. The inspection covered resident apartments, common areas, kitchen, and safety equipment. No deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22.

Nov 6, 2025Inspection
Clean

The inspection was conducted on November 6, 2025, as a Required-1 Year inspection. The Licensing Program Analyst reviewed resident and staff files and conducted interviews. No deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22.

Apr 11, 2025Other
Clean

The facility underwent an unannounced case management visit following an incident report. The Licensing Program Analyst reviewed resident files, medication records, and interviewed staff and the resident. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.

Sep 19, 2024Inspection
Clean

The facility underwent a 1-Year Required Annual Inspection on September 19, 2024. The Licensing Program Analyst observed the facility to be clean, in good repair, and odor-free. No immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed during the inspection.

Apr 23, 2024Complaint
Clean

This report details a complaint investigation conducted on 04/23/2024 regarding allegations of inadequate care, including monitoring changes in health, nutrition, grooming, and supervision. The investigation found the complaint to be UNFOUNDED, meaning the allegations were determined to be false or without reasonable basis.

Mar 19, 2024Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Oct 24, 2023Inspection
Clean

The facility underwent a 1-Year Required Annual Inspection on 10/24/2023. The Licensing Program Analyst observed the facility to be clean, in good repair, and compliant with Title 22 regulations. No deficiencies were cited during this visit.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Anthem Chico Management LLC

Administrator

REITZ, BRENDA

Source: State licensing data

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