Suzie Anderson
Apr 2026
The entire staff at The Courtyard was compassionate, caring, and attentive to my mom. She had dementia and every member of The courtyard team treated her with dignity and respect. She was safe and well taking care of
Courtyard At Little Chico Creek
1770 Humboldt Road
4.8(12 ratings)· Chico average: 4.4
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 49
- Licensed capacity
- 49 residents
- Care flexibility
- Supports care up to full end-of-life hospice
- Operator
- Family-owned, run by Hignell Companies for 60+ years
- Unit count
- 41 studio and one-bedroom apartments
California CDSS
What Families Think
Families generally describe The Courtyard at Little Chico Creek as a compassionate, attentive community, with several reviewers highlighting exceptional end-of-life and dementia care. One detailed critical review raised concerns about staffing levels, training, and management responsiveness, though most other accounts were highly positive.
The Good
- Staff described as compassionate and attentive to dementia care
- Praised for supportive end-of-life hospice care
- Strong communication among caregiving team noted by families
- Rooms and facility kept clean
- Maintenance staff frequently praised
- Welcoming to family visitors, even unannounced
The Bad
- One report of understaffed and undertrained aides
- One report management was defensive about care concerns
- One report food was mediocre and often served cold
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
About Courtyard At Little Chico Creek
The Courtyard at Little Chico Creek is an assisted living community in Chico, California, designed for senior adults who require assistance with daily activities while maintaining independence and personal dignity. The community combines housing with personalized supportive services and health care, responding to individual needs that may range from medication support to full end-of-life hospice care.
The community offers 41 studio and one-bedroom apartments, each equipped with a private bath and kitchenette, along with computer, phone, and cable TV wiring. Residents have access to an exceptional restaurant and a variety of individual and group enrichment opportunities designed to foster independence and engagement.
Located directly across from scenic Little Chico Creek, The Courtyard features beautifully landscaped grounds ideal for leisurely walks. The central courtyard provides shaded seating beneath market umbrellas, surrounded by flowers, trees, a fountain, and lush gardens, creating a warm and dignified community setting.
The Courtyard is developed and managed by The Hignell Companies, a family business that has served Chico's housing needs for over sixty years. The community's mission emphasizes dignity, privacy, and independence while enhancing the physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual health of each resident, with care adjusted as needs change over time.
Types of Care
Assisted Living
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4.8overall · 12 ratings combined
4.8★ on Google (12)
Trish Reilly
May 2022
Well, this will be a review that I seldom have occasion to write............there is not one aspect of my experience with The Courtyard that I would say "I think they could do a better job with this!" My dear friend rented a studio apartment here for her end-of-life hospice care. The staff worked very closely with the Enloe Hospice team and provided excellent supportive care for my friend. The office staff is personable and efficient, making the paperwork side of things very easy. Each person who came in our room knew about our situation which tells me the communication between staff is very good. Caregivers were very caring and made a point of making sure all family/friends were comfortable as well as the patient. Meals were easily individualized for her and offered in an attractive manner. We were able to bring many things from her home and make the studio a warm, welcoming place to be. Loved ones were able to be with her any time of the day and night............and we were made to feel welcome, not in the way! My friend paid them the highest compliment by stating she felt very safe there. Anytime she called for help she received an immediate response. She was able to die a peaceful death with friends at her side. Many thanks to the team at the Courtyard for making this happen.
yasue eastman
May 2022
I had my dearest friend admitted to Courtyard recently. I was so impressed with their compassionate care. My friend felt at home and comforted. Staff was profesional and very friendly. The total culture of this place comes from the top down. Management, office, caregivers, kitchen, maintenance and house keepers all are doing outstanding jobs. I would rate Courtyard 5+.
Rick Neilson
May 2021
This is the best care center in chico, the staff is always warm and welcoming. They take all covid precautions seriously, and the place always smells clean. My grandmother Irma is staying there currently and when we visit her they always accommodate us, even when we show up with no appointment they invite us to lunch or whatever meal is being served. Overall great place with a great and kind staff.
Lynne E.
Feb 2015
I wanted this place to be a wonderful ending for a life well lived, but sadly "they promised my friend the moon and gave her a paper bag". They would prefer their residents to be high functioning, independent, and quiet. Anything outside of these parameters is considered combative and unacceptable behavior. Most of the caregivers are nice and genuinely concerned about the residents, but for the premium price you are charged, the aides are understaffed and under trained. If you raise specific questions about the level of care your loved one is receiving, management is defensive and it's always the resident's fault. The food is mediocre and often served cold. The maintenance staff is wonderful. The rooms are kept clean. The aides do a good job with laundry and nothing was ever lost. The facility is beautiful and has a great location.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Courtyard At Little Chico Creek offer?
Courtyard At Little Chico Creek offers Assisted Living.
Where is Courtyard At Little Chico Creek located?
Courtyard At Little Chico Creek is located at 1770 Humboldt Road in Chico, California.
What do families say about Courtyard At Little Chico Creek?
Families generally describe The Courtyard at Little Chico Creek as a compassionate, attentive community, with several reviewers highlighting exceptional end-of-life and dementia care. One detailed critical review raised concerns about staffing levels, training, and management responsiveness, though most other accounts were highly positive.
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