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1351 East Lassen Avenue, Chico, CA 95973
4.4
(17 reviews)
"We were really happy with Prestige Assisted Living at Chico. The staff who gave the tour was very informative and very helpful. They explained everything very well. I have nothing but good impressions there. In terms of cleanliness, I was very please..."
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10 Ilahee Ln, Chico, CA 95973
5.0
(4 reviews)
"My mother is very happy at this facility. They have lots of activities. The facility is very clean and well staffed. The staff communicates well, and I even receive texts. My mother loves the food and says everyone treats her well. I see my mother al..."
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855 Bruce Road, Chico, CA 95928
3.9
(18 reviews)
"Mom has been at Windchime of Chico for a couple of weeks now. We fell in love with this place. The experience has been wonderful. The people are super accommodating and nice. Mom raves about the amazing food every day. Their cleaning abilities are no..."
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2950 Sierra Sunrise Terrace, Chico, CA 95928
4.1
(6 reviews)
"Our mother will be moving into The Inn at the Terraces of Chico. There was nothing that we didn't like about the place. The only thing we were disappointed in was the availability of what we wanted. They have every feature that we're interested in. W..."
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1770 Humboldt Road, Chico, CA 95928
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother went to live at The Courtyard at Little Chico Creek. We like it a lot. The congregate areas are always clean, neat, and well-kept. The staff is caring and responsive. My mom feels very safe. Her room is very cute. They're very flexible. It'..."
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1 Budlee Court, Chico, CA 95926
3.5
(2 reviews)
"Almond Blossom East - 1 Budlee Court was very homey. It felt like someone's house with the big living room. I liked that there were only six residents. My mother would have been the sixth, if she had moved in. They all eat together at a round table..."
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278 Panama Street, Chico, CA 95973
4.0
(1 reviews)
"So far, Panama House has been fine. It's a small community that only houses 6 people, and so far it's very good. The girls there are very friendly and doing their job like they're supposed to. My parents have a double room with their own restroom and..."
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2614 Monterey Street, Chico, CA 95973
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READ MORE2231 Notre Dame Blvd, Chico, CA 95928
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READ MORE2289 Bar Triangle Street, Chico, CA 95928
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READ MORE3064 Ceanothus Ave, Chico, CA 95973
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READ MORE1156 Manzanita Avenue, Chico, CA 95926
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READ MORE1036 Blackmuir Ct, Chico, CA 95926
"Almond Blossom Assisted Living, located in Chico, CA, provides a variety of care options, including assisted living, memory care, and hospic..."
READ MORE86 Artesia Drive, Chico, CA 95973
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2180 Humboldt Road, Chico, CA 95928
"Roseleaf Senior Care is close to the Golden State Highway, Lower Bidwell Park and Enloe Outpatient Center in Chico, California. Small pets a..."
READ MORE3 Dean Way, Chico, CA 95926
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1468 Sun Manor, Paradise, CA 95969
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother was cared for at Sunshine Cottage for almost 4 years. During her stay, the staff were caring and supportive to mom, as well as the family. The facility was decorated festively for each holiday season and the activities were engaging, for ..."
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55 Concordia Lane, Oroville, CA 95966
4.6
(30 reviews)
"I visited Pacifica Senior Living Country Crest. They had a chef on site, which I really liked. They had breakfast at 8:00 a.m., lunch at 12:00 p.m., and dinner maybe at 5:00 p.m. But if somebody slept in late and still wanted breakfast, that would no..."
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400 Executive Parkway, Oroville, CA 95966
4.0
(17 reviews)
"Prestige was very nice, but it cost more than we can afford. The staff was very accommodating and explained everything to us. The dining area was large and very nice. You can eat there or in your room. ..."
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1900 20th St., Oroville, CA 95965
3.6
(9 reviews)
"Roseleaf in Oroville was very nice. The staff was very friendly, helpful, and very caring. They took me out to their outside garden area. It's a huge area that you can just walk around and enjoy and sit out and listen to the birds and enjoy the sunsh..."
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Gaylene
5.0
Review of Prestige Assisted Living at Chico
We were really happy with Prestige Assisted Living at Chico. The staff who gave the tour was very informative and very helpful. They explained everything very well. I have nothing but good...
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Thank you for sharing your experience with us! Our Chico team goes above and beyond to ensure that residents and visitors have a positive experience. Next time you come by, we hope you'll join us...
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Audrey
3.0
Review of Windchime of Chico
I toured Windchime of Chico. I'm highly allergic to smoke. I asked if there was a smoke-free area and there was not. I mean, there's a place for smokers, but not for people that don't smoke. That...
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Jennifer
5.0
Review of Prestige Assisted Living at Chico
Prestige Assisted Living at Chico is where I've chosen to put my husband when it's time for him to go there. It seemed to have the most staff longevity, and it's a comfortable, clean, and updated...
Provider response
Hi Jennifer, thank you so much for this review! We're so glad Paul and our team have made such a positive impression. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance!
Though Chico’s monthly cost for assisted living is roughly $600 higher than the national average of $4,500, it’s also just slightly below the California state average of $5,250. Within California, costs tend to be higher closer to the Pacific coast: Santa Rosa reports the highest prices at $7,048 a month. Generally speaking, lower prices are found in northern and central California, with Redding reporting prices of $4,450 a month and Stockton reporting the state’s lowest cost at $3,649 a month. The destination city of Los Angeles perfectly matches the state’s average at $5,250.
Chico
$5,106
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Santa Rosa
$7,048
Los Angeles
$5,250
Stockton
$3,649
Redding
$4,450
According to the Genworth Financial Cost of Care Survey 2021, residents of assisted living facilities in Chico pay an average of $5,106 per month. Exact costs may be higher or lower based on location, services and related factors.
Seniors in need of financial assistance for assisted living costs can check their eligibility for the government-funded Assisted Living Waiver Program (ALWP) offered through California’s Medicaid system, Medi-Cal.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Seniors who don’t need round-the-clock support may find that adult day health care fulfills their needs and is much cheaper than other choices at $2,676 a month. Prices jump significantly for care rendered in the home, at $5,720 a month for both in-home care and home health care. Nursing home care involves an even larger price jump, with a semiprivate room costing $9,201 a month.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$2,676
Assisted Living Facility
$5,106
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,201
The following free or inexpensive resources can help seniors in Chico further their education, meet new friends, find mental health support and use technologies that make their lives easier.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Chico Vet Center | (530) 899-6300 | This non-medical counseling center for military veterans focuses on offering mental health support that can help those dealing with PTSD, bereavement and depression, among other challenges. All services are both free and confidential. |
| Disability Action Center | (530) 893-8527 | Chico seniors can borrow gently used assistive devices and durable medical equipment for free from this local branch of the California Assistive Technology Reuse Coalition. Device availability varies over time, but the selection generally includes safety items such as shower chairs and mobility items such as wheelchairs. |
| Lakeside Pavilion | (530) 895-4711 | This building sits on Chico's picturesque California Park Lake and hosts social events and programs as part of the city's Fun Over 50 initiative. Programs include fitness classes and cooking seminars, while social events include dances and communal dinners. |
| California State University | (530) 898-6322 | California residents who are at least 60 years old can apply to take classes for almost free at Cal State, which has a campus in Chico. Under this program, all tuition, application and health services fees are entirely waived, and some related fees are reduced to $1. |
| Butte County Public Library | (530) 552-5652 | Several free adult-focused programs are available at this library's Chico branch, including book clubs, crafting circles, basic computer classes and creative writing groups. The library also regularly screens classic movies. |
Chico Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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