Studio
Independent Living · 0 bedroom
$3,500/month
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Sycamore Glen Retirement
1199 Diablo Avenue, Chico, CA
Independent Living
★ 5.052 reviewsvia A Place for Mom ↗
About the community
About Sycamore Glen Retirement
Located amid the tree-filled beauty and serenity of Chico, California. Sycamore Glen blends sophisticated services with resort-style ambiance as Butte County's premiere Active Senior Community. Our warm, friendly, and professionally trained staff has established a fine reputation for providing the highest quality of services and hospitality. Enjoy All Day Dining in our Fountain Cafe. Whenever your hunger strikes you may join us for your choice of over 50 different options from our full, restaurant-style menu. Sycamore Glen offers a choice of studio and one-bedroom apartments designed for maximum comfort, security, and convenience. In each spacious unit, you will find a kitchenette, walk-in closet, and a private patio. Activity programs offer options for socializing with friends and neighbors. Trips to symphonies, plays, and restaurants are offered throughout the month. Cards and crafts, exercise classes and movies, weekly happy hour socials, live musical groups provide opportunities to sit back and be entertained or engage in active participation. Our beautifully landscaped grounds include four courtyards with a putting green, beautiful fountains, a gazebo, and a fish pond, walking paths, sitting areas, a flower, and a vegetable garden. An upstairs movie theatre, game and exercise room, and a library also promote an atmosphere of community spirit. Sycamore Glen is owned by a small, family-owned corporation. Our leadership team has been in place since 2005. Sycamore Glen is the ONLY Independent Living Community in Chico with 24 hour staffed security.
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Independent Living · 1 bedroom
$4,055/month
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Price history by floor plan
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Studio$3,500 observed · tracking future changes
One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.
Family and resident feedback
5.0 out of 5 from 52 reviews
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★★★★★
PositiveMy Good Decision
A large number of residents are involved in the many activities made and at meetings everyone has the opportunity to give their opinion. Apartments are adequate with good care. The food is wonderful!
Response from the communityThank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and your 5 Star review!
March 18, 2026
★★★★★
PositiveLove this place
Everyone is very kind and helpful. The food is very good. Many activities to choose from. I lived at another Independent living facility for a year. Sycamore Glen is far Superior!!
Response from the communityThank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We are pleased and delighted that you chose to make Sycamore Glen your home!
October 9, 2025
★★★★★
PositiveA Great Active Senior Community
This is a happy place! It is an older but well kept building. The residents are the main focus here. I toured other independent facilities and the happy atmosphere here clinched my decision.
Response from the communityThank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We are pleased and delighted that you have chosen to make Sycamore Glen your home.
July 1, 2025
★★★★★
PositiveMy experience are great expect I'm having a hard time fitting inn.
Response from the communityThank you for taking the time to review our community. We're sorry to learn that you feel that you're having trouble fitting in. Please feel free to contact us at the front desk , or our activities director, to see how we can assist.
April 1, 2025
★★★★★
PositiveGood Choice
Great Place to be at this time of life! Good food great staff, endless activities for those interested. Other residents are friendly and welcome new arrivals.
Response from the communityThank you, Janice, for taking the time to share your thoughts. We are thrilled and delighted that you have chosen to make Sycamore Glen your home.
April 1, 2025
★★★★★
PositiveResident
Overall experience very good.
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Independent Living
- Operator
- Not yet resolved
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- August 5, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.
Meals & dining
- Professional Chef
- Guest Meals
- Meals Provided
- Restaurant Style Dining
- No Sugar
- Anytime Dining
- Vegetarian
- Low / No Sodium
- Vegan
- Room Service
- Gluten-free
- Private Dining Room
- Café or Bistro
Health & wellness
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Medication Management
Services & convenience
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Resident Parking Available
- Transportation at Cost
- Complimentary Transportation
- Uncovered Parking
- Pet Care Available
- Dogs Allowed
- Cats Allowed
- Housekeeping
- Beautician
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- English
Activities & engagement
- Activities Off-site
- Mormon/LDS Services
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Activities On-site
- Christian Services
- Live Well Programs
- Resident Band or Musicians
- Stretching Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
- Community Service Programs
- Birthday Parties
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Tai Chi
- Live Musical Performances
- Trivia Games
- Men's Club
- Gardening Club
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Protestant Services
- Day Trips and Outings
- Cooking Classes
- Choir / Singing Club
- Art Classes
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Current Events Club
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Bible Study Group
- Book Club
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Wii Bowling
- Catholic Services
- Walking Club
- Other Religious Services
- Bridge Club
- Holiday Parties
- Wine Tasting
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Happy Hour
Outdoor spaces
- Computer or Media Center
- Barber Shop
- Central Fireplace
- Library
- Outside Patio
- Beauty Salon
- Indoor Common Areas
- Meeting Room
- Main Street Shops
- TV Lounge
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Raised Garden Beds
- Fitness Center
- Game Room
- Billiards Lounge
- Piano or Organ
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Golf Course or Putting Green
- Movie or Theater Room
Apartment & room features
- Ground Floor Units
- Garden View
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Private patio, deck, or balcony
- Air Conditioned
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Kitchenette
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked August 5, 2026.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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