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A 70-bed nursing home on Esplanade in Chico, California, Amber Grove Place is operated by Anthem Chico Management LLC under Stacy Baxter’s administration. The community stands in a highly walkable location (Walk Score of 97), making it easy for visiting family members to traverse the neighborhood and nearby services on foot. Operating for 13 years, Amber Grove Place serves residents who require skilled nursing care and rehabilitation, and the home structures its services around 24-hour staffing and continuous medical oversight.
Daily care is supported by a 24/7 nurse on duty and visiting physician appointments, so residents and families have regular access to medical evaluation and management. The community highlights clinical support and the comforts of daily living. On-site services span a professional hair and nail salon, soothing music and aroma therapy, and a hydration program designed to support resident wellness. Residents can spend time in interior courtyards and outdoor gardens, join social events, and use common areas throughout the day. Dining plays a key role in the home’s approach to care. Amber Grove Place serves nutritionist-approved, chef-prepared menus and offers à la carte options, giving residents a selection in their meals. The community also offers a dietary program for residents who have specialized nutritional needs. The home uses an advanced alert system and maintains a secure community environment, which addresses safety and residents’ peace of mind. Technology-based tools help with resident engagement and communication with family. At $700 monthly, the community offers skilled nursing care at an accessible starting price.
Families considering Amber Grove Place will want to confirm which insurance plans and payment options are accepted, so that coverage can be arranged well ahead of placement.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Amber Grove Place is legally operated by Anthem Chico Management Llc, and administrated by Stacy Baxter.
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In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.
6 points below the California average for nursing homes (81/100)
Inspection score: 75 out of 100. Letter grade C. 6 points below the California average for nursing homes (81/100)
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 9 | 10 | This facility has 10% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (9 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 10% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 1.8 | 2 | This facility has 10% fewer citations per year than a typical California nursing home (1.8 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 10% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.4 | 3.3 | This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 25 | 16 | This facility has 56% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (25 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 56% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 18 | 13 | This facility has 38% more complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (18 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 38% worse Rank #1088 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1088th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 18 | 14 | This facility has 29% more total complaints than a typical California nursing home (18 vs. CA avg 14).↑ 29% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 3.6 | 2.8 | This facility has 29% more complaints per year than a typical California nursing home (3.6 vs. CA avg 2.8).↑ 29% worse |
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Estimated distance in miles from Chico's city center to Amber Grove Place's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The legal owner and operator of Amber Grove Place is Anthem Chico Management Llc.
Amber Grove Place has a walk score of 97. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Amber Grove Place's occupancy is 83%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Amber Grove Place on this page.
Stacy Baxter is the administrator of Amber Grove Place.
Amber Grove Place has 70 beds.
Amber Grove Place has had 9 recently reported deficiencies.
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