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Photo of Pacifica Senior Living Country Crest
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66 Floor plans available
7.9
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69 reviews
7.9
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I would recommend this community to anybody. I was reluctant at first, and was only open to a few months trial. Now I think community as my home! ?? I have made many friends with residents and staff.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Pacifica Senior Living Country Crest is a smaller scale community, located in a peaceful, country setting amongst the oak trees in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. We offer assisted living services and are proud to announce the opening of our memory care community!Pacifica strives to...
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7.5
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12 reviews
7.5
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12 reviews
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Cascades staff is very attuned to state and federal regulations and conducts regular internal audits to ensure compliance. The billing process has a hiccups, and it takes a few cycles to make...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cascades of Grass ValleyCascades of Grass Valley is an assisted living community located in Grass Valley, Nevada County, California that provides seniors with a safe and comfortable place to call home. This community offers a caring home for those who are in need of memory care services. Grass...
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6.3
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9 reviews
6.3
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I really loved the staff. So kind, so helpful. And I loved the homey environment, bright and light, lots of windows. And they welcomed me all the time because I was there a lot. Sometimes stayed over with my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Tucked into the foothills of Northern California, Prestige Assisted Living at Oroville is located in an ideal location near Oroville Hospital and is within a mile of restaurants, banking, shopping, skilled nursing and medical offices. Strolling through our beautifully landscaped grounds helps to...
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I feel my loved one is in a safe environment. The community offers a home like feeling to the residents. I would like for the staff to knock on the door before entering the resident's rooms.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Eskaton Village Grass Valley sits among the striking beauty of the Sierra Nevada foothills on an attractive 42-acre campus, complete with independent living with services, assisted living, memory care and short-term stays. Near the Sierra College campus and Litton Trail, and close to a golf...
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8.5
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Iris Care Home has been great for my Mom! She is well cared for and happy. I would highly recommend it.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Iris Care Home Iris Care Home is a senior housing that provides a quiet and peaceful neighborhood,with excellent medical facilities a few blocks away. *Secured outside and looked perimeters allow residents to safely enjoy the outdoors. *We strive to provide respectful,dignified and...
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Cost of assisted living in Challenge, CA

The average cost of senior living in Challenge is $4,709 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yuba City, CA with an average of $3,891 per month.

Assisted living costs in Challenge, CA, vs. nearby cities

Challenge, CA
$4,709/mo

Assisted living costs in Challenge, CA, vs. state and national averages

Challenge, CA
$4,709/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Challenge, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,709/mo
$5,093/mo

Assisted living costs in Challenge, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,793/mo
Private
$4,000/mo
Studio
$4,761/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,482/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,927/mo

Senior living costs in Challenge vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Challenge, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChallenge, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,709/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,093/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,190/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Challenge, CA:$4,709/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Challenge, CA:$5,093/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Challenge, CA:$4,190/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Challenge, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Challenge and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Challenge, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Challenge have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Challenge, CA$5,827/mo$5,442/mo+7.1%
California$5,368/mo$5,145/mo+4.3%
National$5,167/mo$4,875/mo+6.0%
Challenge, CA
2024 average cost:$5,827/mo
2023 average cost:$5,442/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
California
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,167/mo
2023 average cost:$4,875/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Challenge, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Challenge.

What families are saying about assisted living in Challenge

Recent reviews for assisted living in Challenge

Prestige Assisted Living at Oroville

3.9
This facility has been pretty adequate. The staff are very friendly. Housekeeping is provided and is pretty thorough, they keep my loved one's room pretty clean. Communication with the family is good. Overall, they're doing their best. One thing I would mention is that I feel like my loved one ...
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Eskaton Village Grass Valley

5.0
I would recommend this community to others for their loved ones. Eskaton is very caring, has strong communication with the families, and is very professional. My loved one is very happy and has a very spacious room.

Brunswick Village Assisted Living in Grass Valley, CA

5.0
They were wonderful help with Mom's passing. Very caring. Mom didn't want to go but fell in love with Brunswick village within a couple weeks. Loved that even needing memory care she was able to have her own room. You become part of a large family at Brunswick Village.

Challenge assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Challenge assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Challenge, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Challenge assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Challenge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Challenge, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Challenge assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Challenge Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Challenge, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
42.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Challenge assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Challenge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Challenge, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
100%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Challenge assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Challenge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Challenge, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Challenge assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Challenge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Challenge, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
60%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Challenge

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Challenge protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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