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Townsend House

Mid-size home·Licensed for 38·Chico, California

Licensed since 2019Licence #45002696
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Starting rate$3,750 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
  • Home sizeLicensed for 38Mid-size care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit35 of 38 beds occupiedApril 15, 2025 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitFebruary 23, 2026CDSS inspection record

Townsend House is a mid-size care home in Chico — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 38 residents since 2019. Bedridden care is not on file.

Built from CDSS public records · September 27, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

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

Quick answers about Townsend House

Is Townsend House licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

How many residents is Townsend House licensed for?

38 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Has Townsend House been cited?

2 Type A and 2 Type B citations since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 13 state visits over the same years.

Is Townsend House still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does Townsend House cost?

$3,750 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living studio, seen September 9, 2026.

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 Townsend House take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 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 RCFE Management LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Enloe Rehabilitation Center is 0.2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Townsend House keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Townsend House license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “TOWNSEND HOUSE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #45002696. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed for 38 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed to RCFE Management LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 13 state inspection visits since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 2 Type A and 2 Type B citations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 13 state visits in that period.
  • 6 complaints and 3 substantiated allegations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is February 23, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 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

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 38 residents
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved by the state
  • BedriddenNot on file · ask the home

State licensing record · September 27, 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, 38 NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE APPROVED FOR 8.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 2026

3 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

Care & day-to-day support

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.

What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$3,750a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing

Likely monthly total

$3,750a month

Likely $3,750–$4,350

With a shared room and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · where the price comes from
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$3,750this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living studio, seen September 9, 2026.

  • Shared room insteadAsknot on file

    This home’s listed starting rate is for assisted living studio. A shared room, if one is offered, may cost less — ask.

  • 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 (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $3,750–$4,350
$3,750
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,750–$7,850
$5,750

Lines marked “Ask” are not in the totals.

How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • 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 September 23, 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.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
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 community 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.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living studio, 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.
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Where it is

  • 10 Ilahee Ln, Chico, CA 95973Address from the public record · September 27, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2021, the state has filed 11 documents for this home, and its records count 13 visits since 2019. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated February 23, 2026.

On file since
2021
State visits
13
Most recent visit
February 23, 2026
Occupied · April 15, 2025 visit
35 of 38 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 6 complaint reports the state published for this home, dated December 14, 2021 to April 15, 2025. 6 of the 6 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (3), “Unsubstantiated” (3). 6 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 6 complaint reports below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations2typical 0
  • Type B citations2typical 1
  • Substantiated allegations3typical 2
  • Total complaints6typical 6

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 1,354 licensed larger communities (16+ beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2019.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202611020252312024110202333220221102021220

The last 36 months — 5 of 11 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Feb 23, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On February 23, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kayla Adkison, arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Required Annual Inspection. LPA met with Megan Bommer, Assistant Administrator, and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator, Chablis Pasquale, joined the inspection approximately 30 minutes later. During the inspection, there were 29 residents and 4 staff providing direct care. LPA observed residents participating in exercise class and playing games. The facility is an unlocked, assisted living facility with delayed egress in place. LPA and Assistant Administrator toured the facility together to ensure the health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to: common areas, four (4) resident bedrooms with half baths, kitchen, courtyard, storage areas, and (2) two shower rooms. All areas observed were found to be clean and in good repair. LPA observed each bedroom to have the required furnishings and working lights. LPA observed the facility to be at a comfortable temperature. There were various activities available for client recreation including games, cards, and craft supplies. LPA observed a calendar of activities posted for residents to view. Facility has a 2-day perishable and a 7-day non-perishable amount of food. All residents requiring a special diet are posted for kitchen staff to review. LPA observed all medications, sharps, and cleaning supplies to be kept locked away and inaccessible to clients in care. LPA reviewed Medication Administration Records (MARs) and found them to be current and accurate. LPA observed the facility call system (pendants) to be in working order. Each resident's pendant sounds to direct care staff's pagers and provides a visual alert to the facility receptionist. Continued on LIC 809-C LPA observed (3) three fire extinguishers which were last inspected in December 2025. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were observed and found to be in working condition. The facility's annual fire inspection was last conducted in February 2026. The facility is conducting emergency disaster drills quarterly with the last drill being documented in November 2025. LPA observed a complete first aid kit ready for use. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. LPA reviewed a total of five (5) residents' files and five (5) staff files which contained all the required documentation. All staff are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. All staff training is documented and in compliance with Title 22 regulations. Administrator and Assistant Administrator's certificates are both current. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of this inspection and the facility is currently in compliance. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report and was provided, via email, to Administrator, Chablis Pasquale, via email.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 23, 2026
20252 state visits · 3 documents
Apr 15, 2025Complaint investigation reportSubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Personal Rights - Staff did not treat resident with dignity or respect.

On 04/15/25 Donna Gurriere arrived at the facility unannounced to deliver final findings regarding a complaint that was received on 02/27/25. LPA Gurriere met with Antoya Lee, Administrator Assistant and explained the purpose of the visit. Personal Rights - Staff did not treat resident with dignity or respect. During the interview process, the administrator, and eight staff persons were interviewed. Documents were obtained to include Physicians Reports, Emergency Information, Appraisals and Needs and Admission Agreements, Incident Reports, Medical Administrative Records (MARs), staff persons names and contact numbers. During the investigation, it was reported that a staff person violated a resident’s (Resident 1) personal rights when the staff person videoed the resident in the bathroom on the toilet. Staff person was terminated. Substantiated Based on investigation observations and interviews which were conducted and record review(s), the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be Substantiated. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Appeal Rights provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 15, 2025 · control 59-AS-20250227121436

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87468.1(a)(1) · Plan of correction due date: Apr 16, 2025

Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities - Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: To be free from punishment, humiliation, intimidation, abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature, such as withholding residents’ money or interfering with daily living functions such as eating, sleeping, or elimination. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews the licensee/ administrator did not protect the personal rights of a resident when a video took place while the resident was on the toilet. This poses an immediate risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 15, 2025

Plan of correction: The administrator agrees to provide training to all staff regarding the personal rights of residents residing in a facility.

Apr 15, 2025Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Neglect/Lack of supervision. Facility is understaffed. Staff do not answer call button.

On 04/15/25 Donna Gurriere arrived at the facility unannounced to deliver final findings regarding a complaint that was received on 02/27/25. LPA Gurriere met with Antoya Lee, Administrator Assistant and explained the purpose of the visit. Neglect/Lack of supervision. During the interview process, the administrator, and eight staff persons were interviewed. Documents were obtained to include Physicians Reports, Emergency Information, Appraisals and Needs and Admission Agreements, Incident Reports, Medical Administrative Records (MARs), staff persons names and contact numbers. continued Unsubstantiated During the investigation, it was reported that the resident (Resident 1) has had several falls. It was stated that the resident wants to be independent and tends to want to get up on her own without assistance. Staff reported that the resident has been reminded frequently that she needs to use the call button system when she wants to get up. It was stated that systems have been put in place to assist the resident with ambulating, to include, a stepping pad, physical therapy, chair alarms and the resident’s pendant. It was stated that staff are present at the facility and are available to meet the resident’s needs In addition, it was reported that there was a lack of supervision with incontinence care. All staff reported that the resident is on a toileting schedule and is checked on every two hours and more frequently, as needed. Facility is understaffed. During the interview process, the administrator, and eight staff persons were interviewed. Documents were obtained to include Physicians Reports, Emergency Information, Appraisals and Needs and Admission Agreements, Incident Reports, Medical Administrative Records (MARs), staff persons names and contact numbers. During the investigation, it was reported that at times, it is felt that the facility is understaffed. Overall, it was reported that the resident’s (Resident 1) needs are being met through her Assisted Daily Living (ADLs) tasks to include showering, incontinence care, toileting, dressing, personal hygiene, escorting and transferring. Staff do not answer call button. During the interview process, the administrator, and eight staff persons were interviewed. Documents were obtained to include Physicians Reports, Emergency Information, Appraisals and Needs and Admission Agreements, Incident Reports, Medical Administrative Records (MARs), staff persons names and contact numbers. During the investigation, it was reported that at times it is very busy at the facility; however, the staff are available to answer call buttons in a timely manner. Although the above allegations mentioned may have happened, or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violations occurred, and the above findings are Unsubstantiated.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 15, 2025 · control 59-AS-20250227141645
Jan 28, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

01/27/2025 at 9:10 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Benson arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Required-1 Year inspection. LPA met with Antoya Lee Administrator Assistant acting for administrator Chablis Pasquale (cert #5568807740 exp.10-10-2026) and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator certificate is current. LPA Benson and administrator toured the facility together to ensure the health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to four (4) resident rooms, common areas, two (2) bathrooms, kitchen, storage areas and back yard. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. Staff and resident files were reviewed. Medications were also reviewed. Medication is locked in a locked closet. The common area was clean, odor-free and in good repair. All bedrooms had required furniture, bedding, and lighting. The bathrooms were clean and in good repair. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. Food appears to be stored and prepared properly. Facility has required (7) seven-day non-perishable and (2) day perishable supply of food. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature. First aid kit fully stocked and ready for emergency use. Fire extinguisher fully charged. Smoke detectors are all operational. Hot water temperature measured within required Title 22 regulations of 105 degrees F and 120 degrees F. All employees requiring background checks are cleared. There is a schedule of activities planned for the clients. All required postings are displayed within the facility. No pools/bodies of water are on the premises. No firearms are on premises. The last disaster drill was conducted and documented on 12-13-24, the facility has been conducting drills every 3 months. LPA interviewed four residents and two staff. The facility is in compliance. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of today’s inspection. A LIC9102, Technical violation is attached. Exit interview conducted and copy of report was provided to administratorthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 28, 2025

The state marks this report as 2 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20241 state visit · 1 document
Jan 29, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 01/29/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaynae Boyles, arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a 1-Year Required Annual Inspection. LPA met with Facility Administrator, Chablis Pasquale and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA Boyles and Administrator toured facility together to ensure health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to: common areas, resident bedrooms, and common restrooms. LPA observed the facility to be clean, in good repair and odor-free. Each bathroom to have the necessary grab bars, non-skid flooring or shower chair, paper towels, trash can with lids and 20-second hand-washing poster. LPA observed all the resident bedrooms to have the required furnishings, working lights and operational windows with screens. LPA checked the kitchen area for the ability to prepare and store food. Care home has required (2) two-day perishable and (7) seven-day non-perishable food supply on hand. LPA observed knives, cleaning products and other toxins to be locked away and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed the outdoor area and perimeter of the care home to be free of clutter and debris and there appeared to be no potential safety hazards to the residents in care. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector are operational. Fire extinguisher and first aid kit are maintained and ready for emergency use. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. LPA reviewed a total of six (6) residents' files and three (3) staff files. LPA observed the staff files to have all the required documentation. LPA observed two residents to have dementia and not have an annual medical assessment in the file. LPA observed three residents to have bed rails in their room with no medical order in the file and LPA observed two residents to have bed rails in their room and medical orders in the file. Administrator reported that there are orders for the bed rails but that these files could not be located. Administrator stated that annual medical assessments were conducted but that the paperwork was not placed in the file. Administrator did provide LPA some paperwork regarding medical appointments completed for residents. Several topics were discussed. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of today’s inspection. Exit interview conducted and copy of report left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 29, 2024

The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe 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 and the questions below stand in their place.

Life here

Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.

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Rooms & the spaces they will use

  • Shared / companion rooms

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Outdoor spaceGarden

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Common areasIndoor Common Areas · Entertainment venue

    Indoor Common Areas — reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

    Entertainment venue — reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food

Activities & the rhythm of a day

  • Activity types offeredActivities On-site

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Religious services off site

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Pets, routines & independence

  • Residents may bring a pet

    Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved

  • Transportation costs extraReported no

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Before you call

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  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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