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Assisted Living in Chico by the Numbers
Patriot Angels Assisted Living Partners in Chico
Each of these Chico communities provide daily personal care and work with Patriot Angels to help veteran families with the Aid & Attendance claim.
What Assisted Living Costs in Chico
No separate Chico figure is published, so the best benchmark is the California median of $7,000 a month (CareScout 2025), $800 above the U.S. median of $6,200. Rates at each Chico community vary with the apartment and the care level in the service plan.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| California assisted living median | $7,000 | $3,155 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| California in-home care | $7,627 | $3,782 |
Check Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Chico
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Chico veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.
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How Many Veterans Live in Chico
About 3,487 veterans live in Chico, and 1,782 of them are 65 or older. Across Butte County, there are 11,249 veterans, 6,783 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What Chico Families Should Ask Before Choosing
Dementia down the road
2 of the 2 Chico partners also run memory care, so a resident whose memory declines can often stay on the same campus.
Care-level pricing
Ask how a Chico community decides care levels and how much the bill rises with each step.
Visiting distance
A Chico community near the family member who visits most often usually beats a slightly nicer one farther away.
Read the contract
Ask a Chico community for its residency agreement early, including notice periods and what triggers a move-out.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Chico
Other California assisted living pages within driving distance of Chico.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Chico Assisted Living Questions
Can a Chico veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Chico who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Chico?
No Chico-only figure is published. The California median is $7,000 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Chico?
2 in Chico, plus 186 across California.
Which Chico communities also offer memory care?
2 of our 2 Chico partners do. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Can we apply after moving into a Chico community?
Yes. Many Chico families file after move-in, and the monthly care cost can help show financial need.
More Care Options in Chico
Independent living in Chico
Active retirement in Chico, with care close by if needs change.
Memory care in Chico
Secure dementia care in Chico, offered by 2 of our partners here.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideAssisted Living Services, Amenities and Levels of CareComing soon
GuideHow to Pay for Assisted LivingComing soon
GuideAssisted Living vs. Independent LivingComing soonLooking beyond Chico? See Assisted Living in California or the national guide.