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The 5 Best Nursing Homes in Chico, CA for 2024

Situated at the foot of Northern California’s Sierra range, Chico is home to 103,000 residents. Individuals ages 65 and older make up 13% of the population, and they have access to comprehensive health care services at high-ranking Enloe Medical Center. Adventist Health Feather River in Paradise serves seniors here as well. Chico’s average nursing home costs exceed the national average, but prices here are lower than in neighboring cities in the state. According to the Genworth Financial 2020 Cost of Care Survey, a semiprivate room carries an average cost of $8,973 compared to the national average of $7,756 and the statewide median of $9,247.

Nursing homes offer the highest level of care for seniors outside of a hospital. These facilities feature 24/7 skilled nursing, custodial care, personal assistance and therapies. Such extensive services make nursing homes cost more than other senior living arrangements. If such support is not necessary, home health care or assisted living can offer suitable and more affordable care.

This guide discusses the types and costs of care options available in Chico and Butte County. It also lists local resources for the city’s seniors and their families.

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Nursing Home Costs in Chico, CA

In Chico, semiprivate nursing home rooms cost an average of $8,973 per month. Private rooms here cost an average of $12,699 per month.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

According to average monthly rates of semiprivate rooms in nursing homes, Chico’s nursing home costs are $1,217 more expensive than those of the average American city. However, Chico’s median cost is $274 cheaper than California’s state average of $9,247.

Chico is among the most affordable areas in the state for nursing home care. Redding’s seniors pay an average of $1,384 more for their semiprivate rooms. In Yuba City, the median cost is much closer to Chico’s, exceeding costs in this city by only $152. Sacramento’s costs are $973 above rates here. Napa’s nursing home accommodations are $1,673 more expensive than Chico.

Chico

$8,060

California

$9,247

United States

$7,756

Redding

$10,357

Yuba City

$9,125

Sacramento

$9,946

Napa

$10,646

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Comparing nursing home rates with rates for other types of senior care in Chico can help families in determining the best placement for their aging loved one. Adult day health care carries the least cost with a monthly average of $2,524. Home care and home health care each cost an average of $4,957 per month, and assisted living runs $5,000. Nursing homes are the priciest option. Semiprivate rooms cost an average of $8,973 per month, and private rooms cost $12,699.

Adult day health care

$2,524

Home care

$4,957

Home health care

$4,957

Assisted living

$5,000

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$8,973

Nursing home (private room)

$12,699

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Chico, CA

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Chico, CA

Chico’s seniors and their families can turn to the following resources for aging-related support. Some programs enable older residents to continue aging at home. Other services help ease the transition into nursing home care when it becomes the best option.

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Passages(800) 822-0109Passages offers seniors and their caregivers community support and critical services that help delay out-of-home placement. Information and assistance specialists provide details on access to Medicare counseling, food programs, legal assistance, mental health screening and caregiver support. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program upholds the rights and dignity of nursing home residents. These resources are available for little or no cost.
Peg Taylor Center(530) 342-2345The Peg Taylor Center’s adult day health program helps adults with chronic illnesses maintain and enhance their health and well-being at home. Each client receives a personalized care plan which can include nursing, social services and a wide range of therapies. The Center offers hot lunches, recreational activities, health education, caregiver support and transportation to its facility as well. These services are designed to alleviate inactivity and loneliness, which often lead to the need for nursing home care.
Butte County Adult Services(877) 410-8803Butte County’s Adult Services intervenes for seniors who are victims of abuse, exploitation and neglect. This agency can appoint a public guardian to make decisions on behalf of incapacitated individuals. In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) helps pay for services including personal care, housekeeping, grocery shopping and medical appointment assistance as an alternative to nursing home placement.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Outraged and will NOT be quiet

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of RIVERSIDE CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL

This place is TOTALLY disgusting ~~ they treat the residents like animals (OH WAIT! There are laws against animals, but I guess not how they treat people).....TIME AFTER TIME having them literally...

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Concerned and Shocked

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of RIVERSIDE CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL

Do NOT put anyone in here if you care about them — they “forget” to bring meals to diabetic patient, leaves them in urine soaked bed for hours with dried matter not even cleaned off — when admins...

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Linda and Bonnie

I visited this facility

Review of Windsor Chico Care Center

Our mother has a nice room she shares with 3 other ladies. The staff is loving and kind to her. We know that because there are time when we are on the phone with her and we hear the interactions,...

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