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Willow Springs Alzheimer's Special Care Center

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

191 Churn Creek Rd, Boulder Creek · Redding, CA 9600356 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 44 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Willow Springs is an excellent choice for families seeking a warm, home-like environment where medical coordination is seamless. The staff's ability to manage complex dementia needs is a standout strength. While most reviews are perfect, if you are concerned about management-driven changes, you may want to ask about their current operational stability.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

44 reviews on Google
Willow Springs is highly regarded by families for its compassionate, family-like atmosphere and its ability to provide specialized care for residents with dementia. Reviewers frequently praise the professional nursing staff and the facility's cleanliness, noting that the environment feels more like a home than a clinical institution. While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, one reviewer noted concerns regarding management changes affecting care quality in 2020.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff10.0Clean10.0Activities9.0Meds10.0Memory10.0Comms9.0Value7.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and professional nursing staff
  • Clean and home-like environment
  • Strong coordination of medical care and communication
  • Engaging social activities and events
  • High level of resident safety and security

Concerns

  • Management changes impacting care quality

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

87%response rate
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The owner provides highly personalized, empathetic, and emotionally resonant responses that mirror the sentiment of the reviewer. While some early responses appear to use templates, the majority of responses specifically reference the resident's name, the family's journey, and the specific emotional impact of the care provided.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about how clean and home-like the environment feels here; how do you maintain that cozy atmosphere for the residents?
  • 2The nursing staff seems to receive so much praise for their compassion; how do you ensure that level of personalized care remains consistent during staff transitions?
  • 3Could you tell us more about the types of social activities and events planned to keep the residents engaged and active?
  • 4How does the facility coordinate with outside doctors to ensure all medical care and communication are seamless for our loved one?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the specific protocol for ensuring resident safety and immediate response?
  • 6We noticed you are very active in responding to feedback; how does the management team use resident and family input to improve the care experience?

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Key Review Excerpts

The nurses, doctor, a pharmacy link and social services all coordinate care and keep us in the loop. Covid shot? Flu shot? Ask and it gets done.

Memory care family member · 2026★★★★★

The staff had her up and walking, toileting and eating in the dining room within days. The rehab hospital had not been enough to achieve that in months.

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

Willow Springs was the only one that didn’t have the Long term care smell, which initially was more than we thought we could ask for.

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★
Source: 44 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

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Mar 12, 2026Inspection
Clean

The facility underwent a 1-Year Required Annual Inspection and was found to be clean, in good repair, and odor-free. The LPA observed no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations during the tour. While some staff files were noted as missing documentation, no specific deficiencies were cited in the final report.

Apr 8, 2025Other
Clean

The pre-licensing inspection was conducted on April 8, 2025. The facility was observed to be in good condition regarding general areas, food storage, and resident rooms. Notably, the report explicitly states that there were no deficiencies found according to CCR Title 22, Division 6.

Dec 27, 2024Other
Clean

The facility underwent an Office visit for a Change of Ownership application. The administrator participated in the COMP II process, confirming understanding of various regulations. No specific deficiencies were cited in the provided report content.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Redding Mc LLC; Anthem Memory Care LLC

Administrator

CLARK, PATRICIA

Source: State licensing data

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