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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!!
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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66 Floor plans available
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5 to all. What we like the most about the Westmont of Chico community is that the staff is very friendly helpful and prompts. She really enjoys the food as well
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled in Sierra Sunrise Village, overlooking California Park Lake in Chico, Ca. The Terraces Retirement Community offers residents comfort, and well being in a pleasant active environment. The Terraces Retirement Community offers three lifestyle choices for your enjoyment and peace of mind:...
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They have been absolutely wonderful and they are taking very good care of my Mother. In the end we needed to put her in memory care and they have been fabulous
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Prestige Assisted Living at Chico offers a choice of 66 beautiful apartments, including a variety of studio, one-and two- bedrooms. Resident will enjoy elegant restaurant style dining in our luxurious dining room. The community features a beauty salon, library and theatre room. Residents and...
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I am going to rate all categories a 5 except for the activities one. I cannot rate it as my brother was too ill to participate in any. The live music provided to all as a whole was very nice. We are happy...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
WindChime Senior Living is located at beautiful California Park Lake in Chico, CA. Many studios overlook the lake or courtyard. Our residents enjoy a variety of activities catered to their interest, to include field trip outings and shopping. Our dedicated staff, Care Partners, Medication...
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This is not a high-end facility. It is a facility that I chose out of need for my mother at that time. If I knew my mother had any extended time to stay there I probably would've not chosen this facility....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Roseleaf in Chico, California “We treat every individual as such.“Person-centered care was developed by professional care providers who have worked for many years to improve the lives and outcomes for individuals with dementia. We agree that the best level of care is tailored to each...
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Staff and management are very resident focused and address issues in a very timely manner. The food is good but more importantly you are offered a wide variety of alternative entrees to the day's specials...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Oakmont provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds in the charming community of Chico, you'll love the tastefulness of our facilities while enjoying the conveniences of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping,...
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Very friendly and seem to genuinely care about the residents and their families It seems a little bit too much like airline food. Would like to see better variety, and maybe slightly better quality. It's not...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Roseleaf Senior Care is a residential care home located in Chico, California, in Butte County. Nicknamed the 'City of Roses', Chico sits in the Sacramento Valley with the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range to the North, and has beautiful views of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range to the...
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It seem extremely expensive but it seems all of them are. Helen needs to be in assisted living and this one seems to be working for her. We're working things out with the care. They're really nice and when...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Roses & Ivy Elder Care has one purpose…to provide the highest level of care possible in a home-like setting, where both the resident and their loved-ones are treated like family. Our family is local and firmly committed to providing a life-changing experience for our residents and their...
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A Place for Mom set up an appointment for my husband and me with the administrator of Townsend House in Chico CA. We were very impressed with the kindness and dedication that was demonstrated by the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Chico, CA

The average cost of senior living in Chico is $4,217 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colusa, CA with an average of $3,895 per month.

Independent living costs in Chico, CA, vs. nearby cities

Chico, CA
$4,217/mo
$4,202/mo

Independent living costs in Chico, CA, vs. state and national averages

Chico, CA
$4,217/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Chico, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,622/mo
Independent Living
$4,217/mo

Independent living costs in Chico, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,326/mo
Studio
$4,955/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,044/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,060/mo

Senior living costs in Chico vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Chico, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChico, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,217/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,202/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,622/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Chico, CA:$4,217/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Chico, CA:$4,202/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Chico, CA:$4,622/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Chico, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Chico and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Chico, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Chico have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Chico, CA$2,886/mo$3,195/mo-9.7%
California$3,707/mo$3,631/mo+2.1%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Chico, CA
2024 average cost:$2,886/mo
2023 average cost:$3,195/mo
Percent change:-9.7%
California
2024 average cost:$3,707/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Chico

Recent reviews for independent living in Chico

Roseleaf Gardens in Chico, CA

4.6
The staff and care team are amazing !! My dad is really thriving at Roseleaf . I've never had an issue with dad's care or safety which is very important to me .

The Terraces Senior Living in Chico, CA

4.9
This staff is wonderful. The setting is beautiful. The food is good too. Everyone treats you nicely and friendly! The transportation & shopping is excellent! The swimming pool is so good during the summer time. The technology class is really helpful. Overall it’s a lovely place!

Windchime of Chico

4.1
It is generally a good experience. The staff was caring and helpful. Biggest problem was they were struggling to keep the number of staff up to needed levels. My loved one needed more encouragement to participate in the activities that they had provided.

Chico independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chico independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chico, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chico independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Chico partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chico, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
43.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Chico independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Chico communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chico, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
43.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chico independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Chico offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chico, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sycamore Glen Retirement, The Terraces Senior Living and Prestige Assisted Living at Chico are the top-rated independent living facilities near Chico, California. See full list of communities.
There are 17 independent living facilities near Chico, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Chico, California are Sycamore Glen Retirement and The Terraces Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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