Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Chico.
Updated July 2026
Chico, CA has 19 licensed assisted living homes (671 beds, averaging 35.3 per home). It sits in Butte County, a strong RAL market scoring 7.0/10, with 15,379 seniors 75+ growing -9.4%.
Licensed homes
19
Chico
Licensed beds
671
total
Avg home size
35.3 beds
per home
County opportunity
7.0/10
Strong
The Chico assisted living market
Chico has 19 licensed assisted living homes totaling 671 beds — an average of 35.3 beds per home, skewing toward larger communities. As part of Butte County, it draws on a 75+ population of 15,379 growing -9.4%, with a senior median income of $58,573. See the full Butte County market or all California top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Chico, CA?
Chico has 19 licensed assisted living homes with about 671 total beds.
Is Chico a good place to open an assisted living home?
Chico is in Butte County, which scores 7.0/10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing -9.4%. Current local supply is 19 homes.
What county is Chico in?
Chico is in Butte County, California.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the California licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.