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Amber Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center

1704 East Amber Ln, Urbana, IL 61802

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9.4
Review score
37 reviews
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9.4
Review score
37 reviews
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  • 4 star
    24%
  • 3 star
    5%
  • 2 star
    8%
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Anonymous

Child of resident/client

4.0 out of 5 stars

Amber Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center

The family has asked to have the staff set dad's razor and shaving cream out and remind him to shave and this has not been happening. He may go 4-5 days without shaving which is unlike him. Also. They failed to have the shuttle take him to his dr appt this week although they were reminded several times. Staff is wonderful. Cheerful. Helpful. Dad seems to be flourishing.

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Amber Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center

Living in America’s Heartland has never been easier than it is at Amber Glen — where Midwestern nostalgia is paired with dignity, expertise, and moments of meaning. Our warm and welcoming community features outdoor patios, secured indoor and outdoor walking paths, and relaxing gardens.

Located in the heart of Illinois, residents enjoy watching the brilliant sunrises and sunsets over the prairie. With convenient access to local dining, shopping, and recreational opportunities as well as easy access to major highways and interstates, makes our community’s central location perfect for visiting family and loved ones. We’re also adjacent to Meijer and nearby many local parks, the University of Illinois, golf courses, and the Carle Urbana on Windsor Medical Center.

Community Amenities and Services

With an easy-to-navigate floor plan and home-like environment, our community provides positive experiences for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. We believe that enjoying the aging experience means having plenty of opportunities to build strong relationships with fellow residents and our helpful staff. We also understand the importance of staying connected to loved ones — that’s why we partner with families through education, transition assistance, and frequent communication through the Sagely app.

As one of the leading providers in memory...

Senior living options offered

  • Memory Care

Amber Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center

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for Amber Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center

9.4 out of 10
Review Score37 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.3
Cleanliness
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Care Services
4.3
Staff
4.6
Meals & Dining
4.5
Activities
4.3
Value for Cost
4.1

A Place for Mom has scored Amber Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center with 9.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Amber Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center has 37 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 9/22/25

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Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

September 22, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Nice community

The staff are engaged with residents. The atmosphere is welcoming and clean.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

August 28, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Amber Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center

The family has asked to have the staff set dad's razor and shaving cream out and remind him to shave and this has not been happening. He may go 4-5 days without shaving which is unlike him. Also. They failed to have the shuttle take him to his dr appt this week although they were reminded several times. Staff is wonderful. Cheerful. Helpful. Dad seems to be flourishing.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

August 26, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Took great care of my mother

Amber Glen was extremely helpful and accommodating when we had to move my mother quickly out of one facility and into Amber Glen. They were very caring. One problem that I ran into was when it came time to coordinate hospice care and the care Amber Glen provided. Both agencies explained it well, but it did not always go smoothly for those weeks it was in place.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

March 18, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Care Services
2.0
Staff
2.0

Amber Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center review

They don't have enough staff to follow through with promises and then Mom fell through the cracks and wasn't fed We paid extra for her to be fed and it didn't happen Then you can't leave as there are no facilities in the community to take her We were not kept updated on her condition.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

January 15, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0

My spouse in the best place possible

Her " Care Givers" are excellent. They are friendly and always alert to dairy needs and her attitudes. The medical staff checks her vitamins daily and redo when they are not normal. Meds are closed timely the support staff works constantly to see the see the operation runs smoothly and the physical plant is well maintained.

Sue P

Memory Care

Family/friend

December 31, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Wife

5 Star service. This facility is wonderful.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

December 31, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Amber Glen has a very caring staff all staff! I am always contacted it there is a serious issuer with my step mother. The staff is always helpful in letting one know if my step mother has any daily needs I can address.

Barbara B

Memory Care

Family/friend

December 31, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Family, care, concern

There is nothing. I don't love about this place. I can finally sleep at night knowing he is being very well taken care of.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Industry reviewer

December 31, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

I make rounds on residents

I have been seeing residents here at Amber Glen for 13 years. The nursing, activity. caregivers and building staff are consistently compassionate and have created a community; a home atmosphere that make this a special place to work and live. As a geriatric nurse practical I can proudly confidently recommend Amber Glen.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

December 31, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Amber Glen is a wonderful place for our mother. She loves the food, and the activities. She is well taken care of.

Anonymous

Memory Care

December 31, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

I would highly recommend Amber Glen as a choice for memory care. This is their main focus and it shows in the care and compassion they give their residents.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Resident/client

December 31, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

It was difficult to decide on the right fit for my mom. Amber Glen has provided a loving, caring, professional, and safe environment for my mom. As a family staff team we all work together to support her the best we can. I trust Amber Glen will always do their best for my mom. I have also benefitted from their support group for caregivers.

Shea S

Memory Care

Toured community

December 31, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

Beautiful Faculity

My mom and I have toured many faculties but this was the first place that treated us like family the moment we walked in and the facility is set up so well for people with lower mobility.

Marla S

Memory Care

Toured community

December 31, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

Wonderful staff and facility

[name removed] was so helpful and professional. She showed me everything and explained all systems. [name removed] walked me through the paper word with patience and compassion.

Nikki D

Memory Care

Family/friend

December 31, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

My dad is a resident. It was difficult to make the transition but I am glad we did. My dad is safe and the stress is of my aging mother. My dad is well cared for and more social than being at home.

Deborah

Memory Care

Family/friend

March 12, 2024

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Our Experience

My mother was a resident at Amber Glen previously (April 2023). I could not recommend under former management. I found her room filthy more than once. They let one resident roam freely, stealing from other people's rooms-and they were aware. Activities were non existent after about 3 or so and not consistently any more than coloring or sitting in front of a tv. Only few of staff actually engaging with residents. Often short handed, so not adequate supervision and/or they combined those with severe problems with others causing verbal arguments and even a food fight that I witnessed. As for the food- usually good breakfast. Otherwise over reliance on soup and cold sandwiches - usually without lettuce or tomato or anything to make it look palatable. No call buttons. They use very ineffective motion detectors. Had many things stolen and/or misplaced. My sister or I went every day to make sure she was okay. Not much accountability as the Director, Head Nurse, Bookkeeper and Kitchens Manager were left or replaced within 2wks of our arrival. On more than one weekend evening there was a sub/contract nurse in charge of the whole place who knew nothing or no one- including the codes to open the doors. And get everything in writing- I believe we were unfairly billed based on the difference between what the salesperson told us and what we had to pay.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

November 20, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Amber Glen review

Our loved one had told us she enjoyed staying at Amber Glen. They have such wonderful staff members working there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

May 24, 2023

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Beware. Dedicated workers poorly managed.

My loved one was a resident at Amber Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center, but we have moved her from this facility. For my staff rating, I would rate the employees at a 4 and the management at a 2. I would not recommend this facility at this time. I would be extremely suspicious of anything their sales / marketing person says. I would say 90 percent was untrue-some purposeful and some not.

Mary S

Memory Care

Family/friend

May 19, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

All great service here.

Ken

Memory Care

Family/friend

January 6, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Very Caring

Based on the area it is one of the best communities around. However, they are starting to have staffing issues like other communities in the area. It was bumpy to start with; however, the community and staff worked with the family and things evened out very quickly.

Amber Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center

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