Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Chico, CA below include 51 Assisted Living facilities with 133 reviews. On average in Chico, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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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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1463 E. Dottie Lane, Paradise, CA 95969
"The facility was a good one. It was clean and well kept. The people at the facility seemed happy. The facility had rooms for each of them, and they served food in the dining area. They kept it clean and made sure that each person there got what t..."
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1202 Walnut Street, Orland, CA 95963
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My brother is living in Always Loving Care. The general appearance is very good as far as the cleanliness inside. As far as the general layout, it's actually a home converted into individual rooms that they've set up for the individuals. The staff do..."
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411 Hyland Dr, Corning, CA 96021
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Pleasant Place is a private home. There are only four other clients. My mother is the only mobile one, and she's still very active. It's just that her memory and her thought process are gone. They walk during the day. They go on a field trip once a w..."
READ MORE4117 Lower Wyandotte Rd., Oroville, CA 95966
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We chose Iris Care Home for my stepdad because they only have eight people there. It's very nice and I'm impressed with the way it's set up. Somebody is right there and she does the house cleaning. The people who own it live upstairs and they hire nu..."
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423 Walnut Street, Corning, CA 96021
5.0
(1 reviews)
"So far, Olive City Care Home has been very good. My mom is well taken care of and the staff is friendly and helpful. She is having a little trouble adjusting to the fact that the people there are worse off than her. She fell and hit her head, so she ..."
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1440 Fairview Street, Orland, CA 95963
4.7
(4 reviews)
"My father moved into WestHaven Assisted Living. The staff is just wonderful, and they adore him. He is in the memory care section, but they also have other levels like independent living. He has a private room. It's a good size, but it's a private pa..."
READ MORE1465 Kelley Street, Oroville, CA 95965
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE230 Spruce St, Gridley, CA 95948
"Evergreen Residential Care Facility is an assisted living facility in Gridley, CA. Evergreen Residential Care Facility offers activities at ..."
READ MORE112 Grand Avenue, Oroville, CA 95965
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READ MORE1136 Fruitvale Road, Richvale, CA 95974
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READ MORE3074 Gawthorne Avenue, Oroville, CA 95966
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READ MORE17 Country Wood Lane, Oroville, CA 95965
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READ MORE790 Montgomery St, Oroville, CA 95965
"Bunny's Leisure Apartments is a senior living community in Oroville, CA, situated along the beautiful Feather River. Seniors can go for regu..."
READ MORE62 Highlands Blvd., Oroville, CA 95966
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READ MORE2003 Tehama Avenue, Oroville, CA 95965
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READ MORE100 Casey Court, Oroville, CA 95965
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READ MORE585 Bille Road, Paradise, CA 95969
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READ MORE165 Oroview Drive, Oroville, CA 95965
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READ MORE8675 Skyway, Paradise, CA 95969
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READ MOREThough 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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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...
Provider response
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!
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