Assisted Living Communities in Chico, California

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.

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.

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:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

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.