Amber Grove Place has 9 state citations (6 serious, 3 minor) and 9 verified complaints since 2021 across 24 inspections. A 2024 investigation substantiated that a resident developed multiple pressure injuries in 2022, with professional medical care delayed for several days after open wounds were first documented in the resident's care notes. A 2022 complaint substantiated that staff shared photos and videos of multiple residents in a private Snapchat group without resident consent or informed authorization; the director implemented disciplinary actions and facility-wide retraining in response. That same year, a resident's right to maintain contact with family was violated when a responsible party improperly restricted the resident's access to a family member, which the Long Term Care Ombudsman later resolved. A 2023 complaint found a staff member handled a trash can containing vomit without wearing gloves, in violation of infection control requirements. Annual inspections in 2024 and 2025 cited no deficiencies.
Amber Grove Place is a 70-bed assisted living community in Chico, a university town in the Sacramento Valley. Chico has a welcoming, small-city feel shaped by its connection to CSU Chico and the surrounding agricultural landscape.
The community offers assisted living at a manageable scale in a part of California that tends to be more affordable than the coastal metros.
University town setting
Chico has a vibrant downtown, farmer's markets, and cultural events fueled by its university community, offering residents a lively but approachable environment.
Manageable community size
At 70 beds, the community is small enough for staff to build genuine relationships with residents while still offering structured programming.
Northern California affordability
The Sacramento Valley generally offers a lower cost of living than coastal California, which can translate to more accessible care pricing.
Sacramento Valley summers
Chico experiences very hot summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 100 degrees, which limits outdoor time during peak months.
Distance from major medical centers
While Chico has local hospitals, specialized care may require travel to Sacramento, about 90 miles south.
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3049 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95973
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$7,113/mo
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