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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Scales, CA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Scales, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Scales or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Scales.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Scales for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 49 assisted living facilities in the Scales area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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I've been very impressed with this place so far! It's a brand new community, and it looks very nice. They have a really fabulous staff here! The caregivers are loving, sweet, fun, kind, and just really great...
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.
Almond Blossom - Bidwell HeightsThe Apple Blossom-Bidwell Heights, residential care home, lies just outside of downtown Chico, CA in Butte County. Downtown Chico runs between Wall Street and Salem Street and offers our seniors the chance to join the community and shop at the unique and...
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.
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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.
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I am very impressed with Oakwood Village.they are very helpful and I believe they care very much in helping the people that are living there. They have been very helpful to me in giving me information ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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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.
Located in Chico, California, Giselle home care is a loving place where senior citizens can enjoy the very best of a comfortable, happy home environment combined with quality health care that exceeds the industry standard. We pride ourselves in our ability to reassure families that our staff...
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.
Giselle's Care Home offers two locations in sunny Chico, California. As a family owned and operated facility, we pride ourselves on our commitment to providing high quality elderly care services. We focus on giving tender, loving care to each and every resident. Each of our staff members are...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
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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.
Almond Blossom Senior Care is an assisted living home located in sunny Chico, California. Like the city, Almond Blossom offer an atmosphere that is both warm and happy. The environment Almond Blossom has created is one based in respect, privacy, independence, and individuality all in an intimate...
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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.
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.
PACIFIC CREST RCFE operates 24 hours a day,and 365 days a year. It is designed for residents ages 60 and over, who require assistance to maintain their highest level of functional capability in activities of daily living. PACIFIC CREST offers: safe and healthful living accomodations...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Cost of assisted living in Scales, CA
The average cost of senior living in Scales is $4,346 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yuba City, CA with an average of $3,891 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Scales, CA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Scales, CA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Scales
Recent reviews for assisted living in Scales
Windchime of Chico
5.0
My brother was a resident at Windchime of Chico and everything was great for him. I am so grateful for the care that he received at this facility.
Almond Blossom - Bidwell Heights in Chico, CA
5.0
Very clean, safe, and caring environment. I highly recommend it.
The Terraces Senior Living in Chico, CA
5.0
Everything is wonderful here! The staff and residents here are really kind. The meals are great. There's not much to complain.
Scales review score based on 85 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 85 reviews of 42 Scales assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Scales review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Scales review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Scales assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 85 reviews of 42 Scales assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Scales resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Scales, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Scales assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scales assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scales, 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 Scales 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 Scales that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Scales, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.9%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Scales 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 Scales Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scales, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scales 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 Scales partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.7%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
76.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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13%
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Availability of select dining options in Scales 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 Scales communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scales, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
40.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scales 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 Scales offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.2%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.2%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.1%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
31%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.2%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Scales
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Scales protect seniors.
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The Terraces Senior Living, Pacifica Senior Living Country Crest and Brunswick Village Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Scales, California. See full list of communities.
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