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Assisted living in Butte County, CA

29 licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities across 3 cities in Butte County, with all-in monthly costs on every listing. That includes 10 small board-and-care homes.

Cost of care

What senior living costs in Butte County

All-in monthly cost (base rent plus a typical care add-on) across every licensed community in the county.

29communities
$5,522average all-in / mo
$5,650median all-in / mo
$5,050–$6,000range / mo
Level of care
Communities
Avg / mo
Median / mo
Assisted living
29
$5,522
$5,650

At about $5,522/mo all-in, Butte County runs 14% below the California average of $6,401, and about the same as the national benchmark of about $5,700/mo (Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care).

Most prices are Chapter estimates based on area averages, marked on each listing, until the community verifies its own rate. See the California cost report for statewide figures.

By city

Senior living costs by city in Butte County

Every city in the county with a licensed community, by number of communities.

City
Communities
Avg all-in / mo
Chico
21
$5,610
Oroville
5
$5,180
Paradise
3
$5,483
Small homes

Board and care homes in Butte County

10 licensed homes with six or fewer residents, averaging about $5,610/mo all-in. Board and care homes offer the same licensed help with daily living as larger assisted living, in a regular house with more one-on-one attention.

Paying with Medi-Cal? The Assisted Living Waiver isn't offered in Butte County. See other ways to pay · How Medi-Cal & Medicare work

Communities in Butte County

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Marbella Chico

Chico, CA
Assisted living
New listing · no reviews yet
Est. all-in from
$5,650/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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Roseleaf Gardens

Chico, CA
Assisted living
New listing · no reviews yet
Est. all-in from
$5,400/mo
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Townsend House

Chico, CA
Assisted living
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Est. all-in from
$5,650/mo
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Country House

Chico, CA
Assisted living
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Est. all-in from
$5,500/mo
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Senior living in Butte County — FAQ

How much does assisted living cost in Butte County?

Across 29 licensed communities in Butte County, the average all-in cost is about $5,522 per month (median $5,650). All-in means base rent plus a typical care add-on; one-time move-in fees are extra. Most prices on Chapter are estimates until each community verifies its own rate.

What are the most and least expensive cities for senior living in Butte County?

Among cities with at least five communities, the lowest average all-in costs are in Oroville ($5,180), Chico ($5,610), and the highest are in Chico ($5,610), Oroville ($5,180).

How many board and care homes are in Butte County?

10 of the county's 29 licensed communities are small board-and-care homes with six or fewer residents, averaging about $5,610 per month. They're licensed as residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs), just like larger assisted living communities, but operate in ordinary houses with a few caregivers.

Does Medi-Cal pay for assisted living in Butte County?

Medi-Cal doesn't pay for assisted living in Butte County: the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) only operates in 15 California counties, and Butte isn't one of them. Families here usually combine private funds, SSI/SSP, VA benefits, or long-term care insurance.

Does Chapter charge families or sell my information?

No. Chapter is free for families and never sells or shares your contact information. When you book a tour, your details go only to that one community.

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Listings are sourced from public California licensing records. Pricing is estimated from regional averages until each community verifies its own.