Chico, California
Amber Grove Place
Memory Care
3049 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95973
Amber Grove Place is a memory care community in Chico, California serving individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
- Licensed capacity
- 70 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- November 2012
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings to review
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 4
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 2
AI summary
Amber Grove Place has accumulated 6 Type A findings (the most severe citation class, involving resident safety or care) across nearly 14 years of operation, and 4 of those 6 occurred within the past three years, indicating the concerns are recent rather than historical.
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- Track record — Over 13.8 years of operation, this memory care community has recorded 6 Type A findings and 3 Type B (administrative) findings, along with 18 complaint investigations, a volume worth understanding in context of its 70-bed capacity.
- Recent 3 years — Four of the six lifetime Type A findings, and all four recent substantiated allegations, occurred within the last three years, meaning the more severe part of this record is concentrated recently rather than spread evenly across the operating history.
- Complaints — Complaint investigations (18 lifetime) far outnumber routine inspections (5 lifetime), and roughly 20% of all investigated allegations were substantiated, with 9 substantiated allegations lifetime and 4 of those in just the past three years.
- Operating tenure — A licensing history back to 2012 gives a long baseline to judge against, and that longer view shows the recent cluster of findings represents a shift worth asking about rather than a one-time event.
- 1.What specific issues led to the 4 Type A citations issued in the past three years, and what corrective actions were taken?
- 2.Which categories of allegations were substantiated, and what corrective actions were taken and verified?
- 3.Has staffing, management, or care protocol changed at the community following the recent complaint investigations?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #45002441
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 18
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 6
- Type B citations · administrative
- 3
- Substantiated allegations
- 9
Available reports · 17
Complaint investigation
Apr 28, 2026
Facility evaluation
Nov 18, 2025
Facility evaluation
Nov 6, 2025
Facility evaluation
Apr 11, 2025
Facility evaluation
Sep 19, 2024
1–5 of 17 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Memory CareStarting at$3,520 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $3,520 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $4,300 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
8 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Incontinence care
- Diabetes / insulin management
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Memory Care
2 services
- Dementia-certified staff
- Specialized memory care activities
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
20 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Pet Friendly
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Piano / Music room
Outdoor Spaces
4 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
- Patio seating areas
Dining Options
6 features
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Private Dining Room
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
2 features- Family support services
- Guest meals available
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.9Average RatingAveraged from 55 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Amber Grove Place earns strong, consistent praise for compassionate memory care staff and engaging activities, though families should verify pricing stability and policies around behavioral challenges.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe staff as caring, patient, attentive and skilled, often noting improved well-being in residents after moving in.
- Activities — Families consistently highlight a full, creative activities calendar including live performances that keeps residents engaged and happy.
- Dining — Many reviewers specifically praise the food quality, with some noting it was better than at previous communities.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is frequently described as clean, fresh and home-like, with residents appearing well cared for and content.
- Communication — Several families note that administration and staff are responsive to questions, concerns, and input about resident care.
- Value & pricing — At least one family mentioned repeated price increases within the first year, so it's worth asking how often fees rise and what drives increases.
- Daily life & dignity — A couple of older reviews describe residents being asked to leave or referred elsewhere due to behavioral issues tied to dementia, so families should ask about the community's policy for managing difficult behaviors before enrollment.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — One review noted an odor issue in a resident's room despite an otherwise clean facility, so it's worth confirming current housekeeping and incontinence care routines.
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