Best Senior Living in Chico, California
18 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 22 senior care options in Chico: 18 communities and 4 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 791 public reviews. 3 are small licensed homes with ten residents or fewer, the kind most directories leave out.
- 22options listed
- 4.3average rating, 19 rated
- 791family reviews read
- 3small homes, 10 or fewer
Westmont of Chico
Chico, California
4.9(121)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Amber Grove Place Memory Care
Chico, California
4.8(33)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Autumn Creek Post Acute
Chico, California
4.6(99)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Courtyard At Little Chico Creek
Chico, California
4.8(12)
Assisted Living
Roses & Ivy Assisted Living Facility for the Elderly
Chico, California
5(6)
Assisted Living
Almond Blossom Assisted Living
Chico, California
5(2)
Assisted Living
Carmel House Assisted Living
Chico, California
5(2)
Assisted Living
The Lighthouse at Chico
Chico, California
4.3(50)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Chico Terrace Care Center
Chico, California
4.2(73)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Townsend House
Chico, California
4.1(10)
Assisted Living
From $2,175/moProvincial Chico
Chico, California
4.1(55)
Independent Living
Almond Blossom Assisted Living
Chico, California
3.9(7)
Assisted Living
Best-rated senior living in Chico
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
4.9 (121 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care· 48 units
Reviewers consistently praise the caring, attentive staff and clean, well-managed facility, often naming specific team members who go above and beyond for residents. Families highlight support after hospital stays,…
- 2
4.8 (33 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 70 units
Families describe Amber Grove Place as a memory care community with attentive, warm staff and noticeable improvements under recent leadership changes. Reviewers frequently highlight physical and mental improvements in…
- 3
4.6 (99 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 184 units
Reviewers consistently praise Autumn Creek Post Acute for attentive nursing care, effective short-term rehabilitation, and a clean, well-maintained facility. Family members highlight specific staff members by name for…
- 4
Courtyard At Little Chico Creek
4.8 (12 reviews)· Assisted Living· 49 units
Families generally describe The Courtyard at Little Chico Creek as a compassionate, attentive community, with several reviewers highlighting exceptional end-of-life and dementia care. One detailed critical review raised…
- 5
Roses & Ivy Assisted Living Facility for the Elderly
5 (6 reviews)· Assisted Living· 20 units
Reviewers describe Roses & Ivy as a small, home-like assisted living community in a historic Victorian house where the staff are praised for compassionate, attentive care during residents' final months. Both published…
- 6
4.3 (50 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 120 units
Families describe The Lighthouse at Chico as a clean, well-run assisted living and memory care community that has seen a positive management turnaround, with attentive staff and a strong activities program. Reviewers…
- 7
4.2 (73 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 76 units
Reviewers consistently describe Chico Terrace Care Center as a clean, well-run skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility where staff are warm, attentive, and responsive to both patients and families. Multiple reviews…
- 8
4.1 (10 reviews)· Assisted Living· 38 units
Families describe Townsend House as a small, owner-run assisted living home in Chico where residents received personal, family-like care over long stays, in some cases for a decade or more. Reviewers consistently praise…
- 9
4.1 (55 reviews)· Independent Living
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Almond Blossom Assisted Living
3.9 (7 reviews)· Assisted Living· 6 units
Most reviewers describe Almond Blossom as a small, home-like assisted living community where a caregiver is present around the clock and residents enjoy activities like BBQs, live music, and outings. Families frequently…
What families say about senior living in Chico
Counted across the review summaries of 21 Chico communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 90%
- Activities and social life 62%
- Cleanliness 48%
- Medical and nursing care 48%
- Warm, home-like feel 48%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 57%
- Communication with families 52%
- Management 24%
- Building and upkeep 19%
“St 4 nurses and cna's are great. When my grandpa got admitted after his knee surgery. They supported him through his recovery. Staff was friendly and very helpful.”
“I have appreciated the hard work that the management & staff have put into the changeover. The Lighthouse has been able to accommodate most of our needs and we are happy with the progress the new management is making and look forward to even more improvements. The care for my family member has been very good.”
“The entire staff at The Courtyard was compassionate, caring, and attentive to my mom. She had dementia and every member of The courtyard team treated her with dignity and respect. She was safe and well taking care of”
Senior Living in Chico: the figures
- •Of the 17 with a known size, 3 have ten residents or fewer, 6 have 11 to 60, and 8 have more than 60.
- •5 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2 out of 5: 1 rated four stars or better, 3 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (17), emergency call system (17), 24-hour staff (17), housekeeping (17), medication management (17), gathering / activity spaces (16).
About these figures
Computed on October 14, 2026 from the 22 communities listed in Chico, 791 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Chico ask about.
- Home Care in California: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in Chico: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Chico, California?
MyLivingChoice lists 22 senior living communities in Chico, California, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Chico are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Butte Home Health & Hospice (5★, 39 ratings), Roses & Ivy Assisted Living Facility for the Elderly (5★, 6 ratings), Westmont of Chico (4.9★, 121 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Chico?
Beyond senior living, Chico has assisted living (12 communities), memory care (6 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities), home health (4 communities), independent living (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Chico?
Families rate Chico senior living communities 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 791 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Chico senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 21 Chico communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 90%), activities and social life (mentioned for 62%), cleanliness (mentioned for 48%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (57%), communication with families (52%), management (24%).
Are there small senior living homes in Chico?
Yes. Of the 17 Chico communities with a known size, 3 have ten residents or fewer, 6 have 11 to 60, and 8 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Chico nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Chico carry an overall star rating, averaging 2 out of 5. 1 is rated four stars or better and 3 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.