Large community · Licensed for 79 · Chico

Marbella Chico

1351 E Lassen Ave, Chico, CA 95973Licensed since 2026

Overview

Starting rate

$5,325 a month

Listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 25, 2026
Languages spoken: Spanish and EnglishReported on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026
Licensed for 79: a large care communityThe state license record

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Care and support

Wheelchairup to 79 residents
Dementia
Hospiceup to 20 residents
Bedriddenup to 6 residents

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 25, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording

AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. FIRE CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR 79 NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS WHERE SIX (6)CAN BE BEDRIDDEN IN ANY ROOM. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR 20 RESIDENTS.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA · 985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

CDSS record, verbatim · October 25, 2026

Care services

These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.

Assisted living
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 9, 2026.
Help with bathing or showering
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 9, 2026.
Building is wheelchair accessible
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Works with residents’ own health care providers
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Incontinence care
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 9, 2026.
Mental wellbeing programmingWellness programs
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.

Respite / short-term stays
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Help with dressing and grooming
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 9, 2026.
Medication management
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Toileting assistance
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated July 14, 2025.
Help with oral and denture care
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated July 14, 2025.
Activities of daily living the home lists help withBathing · Medication management · Continence support · Dressing · Mobility · Daily routines · and 12 more
Bathing · Medication management · Continence support — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 24, 2026.
Dressing · Mobility — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 9, 2026.
Daily routines — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 1, 2026.
Activities of Daily Living · Personalized support with Activities of Daily Living — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 1, 2026.
Personal assistance · Personal care · Grooming — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Daily living support — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Showering · Hair care · Teeth brushing — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated July 14, 2025.
Daily activities · Daily tasks — reported on marbellachico.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Personalized assistance with daily tasks — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 24, 2026.
Hands-on help or cueingSteady routines, cueing, and personalized assistance
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated December 29, 2025.
24-hour supervision claimed
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Training topics namedDementia care · Recognizing signs of SAD · Guidance on lifestyle adjustments · Vitamin D support · Light exposure · Physical activity · and 3 moreWe don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Dementia care — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 24, 2026.
Recognizing signs of SAD · Guidance on lifestyle adjustments · Vitamin D support · Light exposure · Physical activity — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated October 17, 2025.
Person-centered dementia support — reported on marbellachico.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Dementia support · Communication — reported on marbellachico.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Emergency call system
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 18, 2026.
Earthquake preparedness
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 18, 2026.
Companion care
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated July 14, 2025.
Continuing education cadenceOngoing unspecified
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 24, 2026.

As needs change

Medicines
Who handles medications: Our staff
marbellachico.com · July 14, 2025
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 20 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 25, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 25, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Marbella Chico: two-person transfers or a lift and who is awake overnight. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$5,325a month to start

Listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026

Costs & moving in

What the base rate includesPrograms and services described as included with rent
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 18, 2026.
Veterans benefitsYes — “through our partnership with Patriot Angels, we help qualified applicants access VA benefits—including a $1,000 discount on your second month's rent if approved.”
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 18, 2026.
Assessment before move-in
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.

Monthly cost breakdownWith a studio and basic help · room, care and fees$5,325likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$5,325this home
The home lists this starting rate on A Place for Mom, seen September 9, 2026.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $5,325–$5,925: $5,325
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,325–$9,450: $7,825

How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance

MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.

If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers

Rates at nearby homes5 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,445 to $5,295

The Lighthouse at ChicoChico · 3.1 mi · Large community
$3,250Listed on its own website · assisted living starting price · seen October 5, 2026
Roseleaf GardensChico · 3.7 mi · Large community
$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Roseleaf OrovilleOroville · 22 mi · Large community
$2,445Listed on its own website · pricing starts as low as · seen October 27, 2026
Country Crest Assisted LivingOroville · 26 mi · Large community
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Lassen House Senior LivingRed Bluff · 34 mi · Large community
$5,295Listed on its own website · deluxe studio · seen October 27, 2026

How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on A Place for Mom, seen September 9, 2026.

Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.

Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask

The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
Move-in costs
A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

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Daily life

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Rooms & the spaces they will use (20)Private rooms · Outdoor space · Wifi

Private rooms
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 18, 2026.
Outdoor spaceCourtyard · Dog park · Outdoor spaces · Comfortable outdoor spaces · Secure outdoor spaces (in our Memory Care lifestyle) · Gardens (memory care) · and 6 moreWe don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Courtyard · Dog park — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 24, 2026.
Outdoor spaces · Comfortable outdoor spaces — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 9, 2026.
Secure outdoor spaces — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated April 14, 2026.
Gardens · Enclosed courtyards — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Courtyards — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Outdoor areas — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Walking paths · Dog parks — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated July 14, 2025.
Safety-enhanced outdoor spaces — reported on marbellachico.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Wifi
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 18, 2026.
Private bathroom
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 18, 2026.
Common areasShared spaces · Gathering areas · Inviting common areas · Comfortable gathering areas · Common spaces · Community · and 21 moreWe don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Shared spaces — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 24, 2026.
Gathering areas · Inviting common areas · Comfortable gathering areas — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 9, 2026.
Common spaces — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated July 10, 2026.
Community — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 18, 2026.
Inviting common spaces — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 1, 2026.
Activity spaces · Open spaces · Natural light · Ease of movement · Cozy lounges · Shared areas for games and reading · Shared areas for games, reading, or simply chatting over coffee — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Lounges · Courtyards — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Quiet lounges — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Gardens · Dining rooms — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated July 14, 2025.
Common areas — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated July 10, 2025.
Shared spaces filled with natural light — reported on marbellachico.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Craft room · Shared gathering spaces — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 24, 2026.
Veterans Honor Wall featuring residents' names, photos, and stories · Veterans Honor Wall — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 18, 2026.
Secure neighborhoods — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 4, 2026.
Seating areas that encourage conversation and connection — reported on marbellachico.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Room typesPrivate apartment homes · Apartment home · Apartment homes · Senior living apartment homes · Apartments · Suites · and 7 more
Private apartment homes — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 24, 2026.
Apartment home — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 9, 2026.
Apartment homes — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated July 10, 2026.
Senior living apartment homes — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 18, 2026.
Apartments — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Suites — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated July 14, 2025.
Two Bedroom | Two Bathroom · One Bedroom | One Bathroom · Suite | One Bathroom · One Bedroom · Two Bedroom · Suite — reported on marbellachico.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Furnished apartment homes — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 1, 2026.
Housekeeping frequencyWeekly
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 24, 2026.
Residents may bring their own furniture
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Visitor parking
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Rooms come furnished
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 18, 2026.
AmenitiesHealth & Wellness setting · Fitness opportunities · Professional salon and barbershop · Courtyard · Dog park · Housekeeping · and 48 moreWe don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Health & Wellness setting · Fitness opportunities · Professional salon and barbershop · Courtyard · Dog park · Housekeeping · Scheduled transportation — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 24, 2026.
Professional salon · Barbershop — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 24, 2026.
Health and fitness center · Arts and crafts room · Beauty salon · Senior-specific exercise equipment · Fitness classes · Fitness Center · Casual Dining Options · Health & Fitness Center · Multi-Purpose Activity Room · Arts & Crafts Room · Beauty Salon & Barbershop — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 18, 2026.
Familiar settings · Calming colors · Slip-resistant flooring · Clear pathways · Natural views · Home-style décor · Soft lighting — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Accessible spaces · Accessibility · Social engagement · Relaxation · Comfortable apartments · Community dining areas · Activity spaces — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Craft room — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Movie theater · Salon and spa services · Designated pet areas like dog parks and walking paths · Emergency call systems · Wellness studio or fitness center · Outdoor spaces and walking paths — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated July 14, 2025.
Laundry · Apartment and community maintenance — reported on marbellachico.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Maintenance · Building, residence, and grounds maintenance · Housekeeping services · Laundry services · Concierge services · Shared gathering spaces · Delicious, healthy meals — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 24, 2026.
Salon and Barbershop — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated July 10, 2026.
Familiar décor · Memory boxes outside apartments · Seating areas — reported on marbellachico.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Roll-in / accessible shower
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 18, 2026.
Housekeeping
Reported on marbellachico.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Air conditioning in the room
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 18, 2026.
Salon or barber
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated July 10, 2026.
Emergency call system in the room
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated July 14, 2025.
Lockable storage for valuables
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 1, 2026.
Cable or satellite TV
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 18, 2026.
Kitchenette in the unit
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Ground-floor units
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (16)Dining style · Special diets supported · Meals are cooked in the home's own kitchen

Dining styleRestaurant style
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated July 10, 2026.
Special diets supportedHypertension · Heart disease · Diabetes · Seasonal produce · Local favorites · Balanced options · and 2 more
Hypertension · Heart disease · Diabetes — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated April 30, 2026.
Seasonal produce · Local favorites · Balanced options — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Low / No Sodium · No Sugar — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Meals are cooked in the home's own kitchen
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Texture-modified dietsPureed
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Residents choose between options at each meal
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Vegetarian or vegan optionsVegetarian · Vegan
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Residents have input into the menu
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated April 30, 2026.
Cultural cuisine regularly servedCalifornia-inspired dishes · Mediterranean dietary pattern · Italian · International
California-inspired dishes — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Mediterranean dietary pattern · Italian — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated April 30, 2026.
International — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Dishes the home names, on a published menu or in its own description of its foodLocal favorites · Classic comfort food · Seasonal produce · Balanced options · Comforting home-style favorites · Grilled salmon · and 11 more
Local favorites · Classic comfort food — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 18, 2026.
Seasonal produce · Balanced options · Comforting home-style favorites — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Grilled salmon · Sardine salads — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated July 14, 2025.
Home-style meals · Seasonal dishes — reported on marbellachico.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Residents share signature recipes · Italian happy hour with accordion music · A dish featuring a local signature ingredient · Exhibition cooking · Resident cook-offs · Interactive food tastings · Live cooking demonstrations · A new superfood featured each month — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated April 30, 2026.
Meal timesFlexible dining times
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Meals served in the room
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Family may eat with the resident
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Meals provided
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 9, 2026.
Professional chef
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 9, 2026.
Places to eat on siteElevate® Dining · Casual dining options · Welcoming dining room · Community dining areas · Warm and comfortable dining room · Dining room · and 1 more
Elevate® Dining — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated July 10, 2026.
Casual dining options — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 18, 2026.
Welcoming dining room — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Community dining areas — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Warm and comfortable dining room · Dining room — reported on marbellachico.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Private Dining Room — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Dining atmosphereFamiliar flavors, welcoming surroundings, and consistent seating; Elevate® Dining combines fresh preparation with home-style favorites and seasonal selections.
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 24, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (12)The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes it · Activity types offered · Activity calendar published

The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes itEngaging daily programs
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 1, 2026.
Activity types offeredSensory experiences using familiar sounds, textures, scents, or images · Small-group conversation · One-on-one time · Quiet reflection · Cooking · Gardening · and 171 moreWe don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Sensory experiences using familiar sounds, textures, scents, or images · Small-group conversation · One-on-one time · Quiet reflection · Cooking · Gardening · Art · Household tasks tied to familiar roles · Music connected to a resident's era, culture, or personal memories — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 24, 2026.
Vibrant Life® programming · Vibrant Life® programs · Optional outings · Programs based on individual interests and preferences — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 24, 2026.
Resident-selected programming · Vibrant Life® outings · Structured daily engagement — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 24, 2026.
Fun activities — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 9, 2026.
Engaging activities · Fitness and wellness classes · Art workshops · Guest speakers · Social gatherings · Live music · Off-site excursions — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 18, 2026.
Engaging programs · Social programs and events — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 4, 2026.
Meaningful daily engagement · Events through Vibrant Life® · Vibrant Life® events — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 1, 2026.
Engaging daily programs — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 1, 2026.
Stimulating programs · Sensory experiences — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated April 14, 2026.
Spiritual gatherings · Educational opportunities · Outings · Full activity schedule · Creativity · Cognitive stimulation · Meaningful social connection · On-site wellness programming · Mind, body, and social connection · Creative projects · Exercise classes — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated February 6, 2026.
Vibrant Life® activities and events — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated January 12, 2026.
Structured routines · Wellness activities · Meaningful connections · Meaningful activities — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated December 29, 2025.
Movie nights · Brain games · Discussions · Art classes · Gentle fitness sessions · Group exercise · Gentle yoga · Walking clubs · Fitness · Socials · Themed celebrations — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Music therapy · Physical movement · Meaningful group activities · Cognitive engagement · Baking sessions · Sensory therapy · Conversation circles · Memory journals · Music sessions · Morning walks — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Social environment · Educational talks · Games · Crafts · Music · Community socials · Themed events · Group fitness classes · Events that strengthen friendships and mental sharpness · Creative workshops · Wellness programs · Vibrant community life · Outings to local Chico attractions · Educational talks and games · Crafts and music · Community socials and themed events · Gentle exercise and movement classes · Fitness sessions — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Curated resident events — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
On-site health and wellness programs · Vibrant Life events and activities — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated October 17, 2025.
Outdoor walks · Relaxation techniques like yoga · Art therapy — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated July 14, 2025.
Pet-themed community events · Social activities — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated July 14, 2025.
Interactive tastings · Live cooking demos · Group fitness — reported on marbellachico.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Fitness classes · Book clubs · Card games · Educational workshops · Volunteer opportunities · Creative programs — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 24, 2026.
Social events — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 18, 2026.
Education presentations · Meditation · Self-reflection · Breathing techniques and exercises · Word puzzles · Reading · Trivia contests · Individual or group wellness programming · Activities residents choose based on their interests · Community involvement · Sharing experiences and expertise · Socializing · Celebrations · Family connections and traditions · Exploring · Competitive activities · Spirituality activities · Events · Intellectual stimulation · Fitness challenges · Group exercise classes · Walking groups · Resident Contests · Fitness & Wellness Activities · Educational Presentations · Interactive Food Tastings · Live Cooking Demonstrations — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated April 30, 2026.
Thoughtful activities — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated February 6, 2026.
Exclusive programs · Regular events — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated October 24, 2025.
Indoor exercises · Group events — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated October 17, 2025.
Daily activities · Invigorating daily activities — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated July 10, 2025.
Art engagement · Small-group interactions · One-to-one interactions · Sensory experiences that encourage calm and connection · Reminiscence programs centered on personal history · Sensory-rich experiences · Memory-enhancing engagement · Social connection — reported on marbellachico.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Reminiscence-focused programs that celebrate personal stories · Gardening programs that support connection with nature · Art programs that encourage creativity and self-expression · Music experiences that can connect to long-term memories · Meaningful programs matched to ability and interest · Reminiscence-focused programs · Gardening programs · Art programs · Music experiences — reported on marbellachico.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Cards / Pinochle Club · Holiday Parties · Cooking Classes · Current Events Club · Community Service Programs · Activities On-site · Wine Tasting · Trivia Games · Pet-focused Programs · BBQs or Picnics · Karaoke · Gardening Club · Happy Hour · Dances · Cooking Club · Live Well Programs · Brain fitness / Dakim · Birthday Parties · Live Dance or Theater Performances · Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning · Live Musical Performances — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Activity calendar published
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 18, 2026.
Activities tailored to the individual
Reported on marbellachico.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Exercise or fitness programGentle movement adapted to current comfort and mobility · Fitness classes · Exercise classes · Group exercise · Gentle yoga · Walking clubs · and 11 moreWe don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Gentle movement adapted to current comfort and mobility — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 24, 2026.
Fitness classes — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 18, 2026.
Exercise classes — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated February 6, 2026.
Group exercise · Gentle yoga · Walking clubs — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Fitness sessions · Light exercise · Gentle exercise and movement classes — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Gentle exercise — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Help for residents with memory changes or physical ailments who may find it harder to start working on fitness. — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated October 17, 2025.
Group fitness — reported on marbellachico.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Walking groups · Group exercise classes · Fitness challenges · Fitness and wellness activities — reported on marbellachico.com · source dated April 30, 2026.
Group fitness classes — reported on marbellachico.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Trips outside the home
Reported on marbellachico.com · seen October 5, 2026.
How often outings happenWeeklyEach week
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Resident-run activities
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated February 6, 2026.
Religious services at the home
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Religious services off site
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Intergenerational programs
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Therapy animal visits
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated July 14, 2025.

Faith, culture & language (2)Veteran-focused programming · Languages spoken by caregivers

Veteran-focused programming
Reported on marbellachico.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Languages spoken by caregiversSpanish · English
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Pets, routines & independence (6)Residents may bring a pet · Visiting hours · Pet types allowed

Residents may bring a pet
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 18, 2026.
Visiting hoursOpen anytime
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated November 21, 2025.
Pet types allowedCanines · Cats
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated July 14, 2025.
Overnight guests
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated January 12, 2026.
Staff help care for a resident's pet
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated July 14, 2025.
Pet weight limit
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved (12)Staff help with video calls · Transport to medical appointments · Contact form

Staff help with video calls
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 1, 2026.
Transport to medical appointments
Reported on marbellachico.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Contact form
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated May 18, 2026.
Open on the website
Neighborhood or area namedHeart of Chico, CAMemory careWe don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated January 12, 2026.
URL of floor plans
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 9, 2026.
Open on the website
Limits on transportationLocal area
Reported on marbellachico.com · seen October 5, 2026.
SettingUrban
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated January 12, 2026.
Transport for shopping and errands
Reported on marbellachico.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Public transit access claimed
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Transportation costs extraReported no
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 24, 2026.
Transport for group outings
Reported on marbellachico.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Transportation
Reported on marbellachico.com · seen October 5, 2026.

About the home (1)Brand or trade name

Brand or trade nameMarbella Chico
Reported on marbellachico.com · source dated September 9, 2026.

Where it is

1351 E Lassen Ave, Chico, CA 95973Address from the public record · October 25, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Enloe Rehabilitation CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.9 mi

Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

CDSS public record, read October 25, 2026 · License #45920288 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents

Complaint outcomes in these 36 months, in the state’s words: 1 “Substantiated”.

20263 state visits · 3 documents

Sep 24, 2026Facility evaluation reportCase Management - DeficienciesDeficiency page: Type A

Type of visit: Case Management - Deficiencies

09/24/2026 09:40 AM Licensing Program Analyst Rebecca Knight conducted an unannounced case management visit and met with Executive Director (ED) Scott Blow. Today’s visit is related to complaint #59-AS-20260204095910 in which a deficiency for locked exterior doors was issued. This is a follow-up visit regarding insufficient documentation related to memory care residents and their capacity to consent to a locked door placement. During the complaint investigation it was learned that there are eighteen (18) residents living in memory care. During today’s visit the LPA conducted interviews with four (4) residents in the dementia care unit and reviewed the facility’s “Addendum to Residence and Care Agreement Consent for Secured Community” forms. None of these residents have conservatorship documentation. It was determined that all residents in the memory care unit have not given written consent to locked perimeter placement and none of these residents are conserved. According to PIN 25-04-ASC, which references Probate Code section 2356.5; Code section 1569.698(f); and Probate Code section 2356.5, consent for someone to be placed in a facility with secured perimeter fences or locked exit doors cannot be provided unless referring to a conservator acting with court approval. Based on interviews conducted and facility documentation obtained it has been determined that the facility currently has fifteen (15) residents living in the secured/locked unit of the facility without the required documentation of legal approval to reside in a locked area. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is being cited on the attached LIC809D. Appeal rights were provided. Exit interview was conducted and the report was provided to ED Scott Blow.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 24, 2026

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87468.2(c)(3) · Plan of correction due date: Oct 26, 2026

87468.2(c)(3) – Personal Rights of Residents with Dementia- This subsection requires that residents shall not be locked in any room, building, or facility unless permitted under law, and placement behind secured perimeters requires lawful consent, which — as clarified by PIN 25-04-ASC, Probate Code 2356.5, and HSC 1569.698(f) — can only be given by a court-appointed conservator with specific court authorization. This was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA document review the licensee failed to ensure that non-conserved residents gave written permission to reside in a locked perimeter and have not provided informed consent to reside in a locked area. This poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to resident in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 24, 2026

Plan of correction: Licensee agrees to send in an updated program plan for review and approval that meets the above requirements for implementation. Licensee shall submit POC requirment by 10/26/2026.

Aug 25, 2026Complaint investigation reportSubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Staff are locking residents in the facility - SUBSTANTIATED

/25/2026 09:00 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rebecca Knight, made an unannounced visit to the facility and met with Executive Director (ED) Scott Blow. The purpose of this visit was to deliver the results of a complaint investigation. During the course of the investigation LPA conducted interviews, toured the facility and reviewed documents to include current fire clearance, memory care resident roster, memory care resident Power of Attorney (POA) information, written and signed statement of understanding/consent that the facility has locked exterior doors or perimeter fence gates for all residents who live in the memory care unit. Continued on LIC9099-C Substantiated Page 2 Staff are locking residents in the facility - SUBSTANTIATED It was reported that the facility is violating residents’ personal rights by locking them inside the Memory Care (MC) unit. It was further reported that some residents in the MC unit lack the capacity to consent to a locked-door placement and do not have a court-appointed conservator with legal authority to authorize such placement. On 02/10/2026, LPA inspected the garden gate located in the facility’s MC unit. LPA observed that the exterior side of the MC garden gate was equipped with a keypad to open the gate; however, the interior side of the gate did not have a keypad or any other mechanism that would allow the gate to be opened from inside the MC unit. At the time of the inspection, the gate could be opened from the exterior using the keypad, but no corresponding mechanism was available on the interior side. On 02/10/2026, LPA interviewed the Executive Director (ED), who stated that the Memory Care (MC) garden gate was secured by an electromagnetic lock that would disengage when the fire alarm system was activated, causing the gate to open automatically. The ED further stated that the gate could not be opened from the inside and that the facility was working with a locksmith to install a keypad on the interior side of the gate. The ED also stated that all residents had signed documentation on file regarding the secured community. On a subsequent visit conducted on 08/18/2026, LPA observed that a keypad had been installed on the interior side of the garden gate, allowing staff to open the gate from inside the garden. During the visit, LPA observed six interior doors and one garden gate within the MC unit. All six interior doors and the garden gate could be opened from both the interior and exterior sides using a keypad. LPA further observed that the Memory Care unit did not have any delayed-egress doors. Continued on LIC9099C Page 3 On 02/10/2026 LPA’s review of the facility’s documentation revealed that the Memory Care (MC) unit had eighteen (18) residents on the day of the visit. LPA reviewed the facility’s “Addendum to Residence and Care Agreement Consent for Secured Community” forms and found that sixteen (16) forms were signed by the residents’ Power of Attorney (POA). One (1) form was signed by an individual who was not identified in the resident’s records as the resident’s POA, and one (1) form was signed by the resident. When the complaint was opened on 02/06/2026, the facility had a locked exterior gate without an interior keypad that would allow staff to manually open the gate. The facility subsequently obtained updated fire clearance on 03/06/2026, which specifically included: “Clearance granted for new exterior gate keypad.” The current fire clearance approves only one (1) of the six (6) locked gates/doors in the MC unit. The facility must obtain updated fire clearance approving all six (6) locked gates/doors. Based on interviews and evidence obtained during the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is being cited on the attached LIC9099D. Appeal rights were provided. Exit interview was conducted and the report was provided to ED Scott Blow.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 25, 2026 · control 59-AS-20260204095910

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87705(f)(2) · Plan of correction due date: Sep 8, 2026

87705(f)(2) Care of Persons with Dementia (f) Licensees that lock exterior doors or perimeter fence gates shall meet the following initial and continuing requirements: (2) The licensee shall ensure that the fire clearance includes approval of locked exterior doors or perimeter fence gates and that facility staff on all shifts have access to, and know how to use, equipment needed to unlock exterior doors or perimeter fence gates. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, observation and document review the facility failed to ensure that staff could open the memory care gate from the inside unless a fire alarm was engaged and the fire clearance on file did not include approval for locked exterior gate. In addition, the facility failed to ensure that the current fire clearance includes approval for 6 of 6 locked exterior doors in the memory care unit. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 25, 2026

Plan of correction: Licensee agrees to obtain an updated fire clearance that includes approval for 6 of 6 locked exterior doors in the memory care unit. Licensee agrees to provide updated fire clearance to LPA as proof of correction.

Jan 6, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

01/06/2025 08:00 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rebecca Knight arrived at the facility to conduct a pre-licensing visit for a change of ownership (CHOW) with residents in care. LPA met with administrator Scott Blow and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator waived Comp III presentation due to CHOW status. The fire marshal has approved the fire safety inspection request. The facility is licensed for a total capacity of 73 non-ambulatory and 6 bedridden residents for a total of 79 residents. The inside of the facility was observed to be in good condition and repair. The facility has an assisted living section and a memory care section. The facility has sixty seven (67) resident rooms with the same number of bathrooms, kitchen, two (2) dining rooms, laundry rooms, multiple common areas, office, and front and back yards. LPA observed ample seating for residents in the both dining rooms. LPA observed ample seating in common areas for residents to use. The hot water registered within Title 22 requirement range of 105 - 120 degrees F. The kitchen was observed to be clean and in good repair. Food storage meets Title 22 regulation requirements. Plates, utensils, pots, and pans were in place during the inspection. All appliances were all present and working. Continued on LIC809-C The facility has multiple fully charged fire extinguishers. LPA observed smoke alarms in all residents’ rooms and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the facility. The facility fire alarm / smoke alarm system is serviced and inspected every three months by Cintas. Resident rooms were observed to have furniture as required by Title 22 Regulations. All beds were made up with linens and bedspreads. Bathrooms were observed to be in good repair. Storage and lighting are adequate in the resident rooms. Medications are stored in locked medication carts. Cleaning supplies and toxins are locked up in janitorial closets. The facility has three (3) laundry rooms with washers and dryers available for residents’ use. The facility also offers laundry services to residents and has a locked laundry room for this purpose. There is a locking office space where client and staff files are stored. There are covered patio area in the assisted living and memory care sections of the facility with tables and seating for the residents to use. The applicant has passed the pre-licensing portion of the application process. LPA will contact the Central Application Bureau. No deficiencies according to CCR Title 22, Division 6. Exit Interview was conducted and a copy of report was provided to the administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 6, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Dec 12, 2025Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Application Type: Change in Ownership (CHOW) Capacity: 79 Census (if any clients in care): 64 COMP II Participants: Laura Rita-Fischer, Applicant Representative Scott Blow, Administrator Interview Method: Virtual interview (Microsoft Teams) On December 12, 2025, Applicant and Administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the Applicant and Administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, Applicant and Administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant and Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility Operation: License Type, Client/Resident Populations, and Program. 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing Requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General Provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing Readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 12, 2025

67 of 79 beds were occupied at the August 25, 2026 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.

License holder

Vop Chico, LP; Integral Senior Living Mgmt LLC, licensed since 2026.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 4
Total complaints: 1
Substantiated allegations: 1
Type A citations: 1
Type B citations: 0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2026, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size

	This home	Typical
Type A citations	1	0
Type B citations	0	1
Substantiated allegations	1	2
Total complaints	1	6

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 1,354 licensed larger communities (16+ beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean

Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.

The earlier licenseEarlier license #45000644 under the same name, a change of ownership the state recorded on December 12, 2025.

The state’s report of December 12, 2025, filed under license #45920288, records this license’s application as a change of ownership: “Application Type: Change in Ownership (CHOW)”. The state lists license #45000644 as “Closed, Change of Ownership” as of October 26, 2026. Inspections and reports filed under license #45000644 are on the state’s record of that license.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Marbella Chico

Is Marbella Chico licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

How many residents is Marbella Chico licensed for?

79 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Has Marbella Chico been cited?

1 Type A and 0 Type B citation since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Marbella Chico still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.

What does Marbella Chico cost?

$5,325 a month to start — listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on A Place for Mom, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 5 other homes of a similar licensed size across Butte County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $2,861 to $3,575 a month, and the middle figure is $3,250 (n = 5 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.

Does Marbella Chico take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Vop Chico, LP; Integral Senior Living Mgmt LLC, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. See the homes licensed to Integral Senior Living Mgmt LLC — at least 7 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Enloe Rehabilitation Center is 1.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Marbella Chico keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 20 residents, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Marbella Chico license and inspection record

Name on the license: “MARBELLA CHICO”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
License #45920288. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
Licensed for 79 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
Licensed to Vop Chico, LP; Integral Senior Living Mgmt LLC, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
First licensed in 2026, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
4 state inspection visits since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
1 Type A and 0 Type B citation on file since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
1 complaint and 1 substantiated allegation on file since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
The most recent state visit on file is September 24, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

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