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Assisted living costs in Challenge average about $5,565 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 89 communities in Challenge. Our detailed directory has 910 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Grass Valley, Oroville and Nevada City.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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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
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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It was an excellent place when we moved her in there, but they've changed owners and now the cleanliness is not the way it was shorter on staff.
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.
Discover the New Roseleaf OrovilleWe are thrilled to announce exciting updates to Roseleaf Oroville! With our new establishment, we have taken steps to enhance the experience and care we provide to our residents by dedicating separate spaces for Assisted Living and Memory Care, ensuring tailored...
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We have found that Atria Paradise, CA was the best place for mother compared to the other facilities in the area. She stayed there 10 months. She became more social as time went on. We were glad that she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains lies Atria Paradise, an independent and assisted living community for active older adults in historic Butte County. As part of the Chico metropolitan area, Atria is located near restaurants, medical centers, shops, museums, places of worship...
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Great place - They take wonderful care of my mom. We love everyone there - and appreciate their care and attention - so many activities to keep everyone busy!!
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Cherry Blossom Assisted Living is the sister facility of 5-Star rated Livermore Valley Senior Living in Livermore, CA. We trace our success as a company to the simple and enduring philosophy that aging is a gift. It is a gift of immense wisdom and character that is priceless to that individual,...
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The staff is very caring – I just can’t say enough about the staff! They’re wonderful. I’ve been there to see the food being prepared – it’s good. My loved one really likes the food and that’s what counts. ...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Golden Sierra Care Home is a senior care home located in the stunning city of Chico, CA in Butte County. Our warm and welcoming community overlooks the magnificent Sacramento Valley and seniors can enjoy views of the Bidwell Park. Nicknamed the city of Roses, Chico is a rich agricultural area and...
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Very friendly and seem to genuinely care about the residents and their families It seems a little bit too much like airline food. Would like to see better variety, and maybe slightly better quality. It's not...
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.
Roseleaf Senior Care is dedicated to providing senior residents and patients in Chico, CA with assisted living solutions for their specific needs. Our welcoming and compassionate atmosphere, paired with highly trained and friendly staff, is an ideal setting for Alzheimer’s or dementia patients,...
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It seem extremely expensive but it seems all of them are. Helen needs to be in assisted living and this one seems to be working for her. We're working things out with the care. They're really nice and when...
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.
Roses & Ivy Elder Care has one purpose…to provide the highest level of care possible in a home-like setting, where both the resident and their loved-ones are treated like family. Our family is local and firmly committed to providing a life-changing experience for our residents and their...
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Amber Grove is a really wonderful place for any person's family member. The staff treats your parent or loved one like their own. My experience with them could not be any better, truly. The staff is...
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.
Amber Grove Place is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and bustling Chico, Butte County, California. Our gorgeous and sprawling grounds are beautifully landscaped, complete with large gardens complete with walking paths and even secure courtyards for residents receiving memory...
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I like that care that is given here from the great staff. It is nice to see that she is happy with the care that she is receiving. The community is clean and she is happy with the menu of the health meals...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
You'll love living in the luxurious Summerset Senior living community in historic downtown Lincoln, Ca. Our community offers spacious studio, 1 bedroom and two bedroom apartments, with many helpful amenities and fun activities.
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Photo of The Villa
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The people who work there have been there for a very long time, they are very consistent with their care and their communication. It feels like a home, it does not feel institutional at all. The community is...
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.
Acadia Elder Care, The Villa is a brand new custom home built in 2012 with a capacity of 14 residents, and the ability to accommodate 8 hospice residents. We offer 10 foot ceilings, crown molding throughout and an open floor plan to engage residents as many times through the day as possible. ...
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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.
Ansel Park Senior Living is a unique new retirement living concept where health, wellness and adventure unite. Located in Rocklin, California, everything about our community is brand new, including our concept of care. We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care – all on one...
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Staff is friendly. It's a fine house in a lovely neighborhood. The residents there are long-term. Very helpful move in. Meals were so so. Basic teenager cooking. Not great communication from immediate 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.
The Mountain View Senior Care Home is located in picturesque Rocklin, California in Placer County. Just 22 miles northeast of Sacramento, the city of Rocklin is in the Sierra Nevada foothills on the edge of the Sacramento metropolitan area. Rocklin offers many sunny days where you can enjoy...
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We recently placed our mom at Heavens Garden. Mari and the rest of the caregivers have been amazing. My mom has been very happy and loves the food.
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.
'Oasis of Rocklin Senior Living' at Heaven's Garden offer three affordable all-inclusive licensed senior care residential properties, located in beautiful Rocklin of Northern California, Placer County, just minutes from community parks, bike/walk trails, shops, restaurants and hospitals. Our...
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My MIL lived here for a year and a half. I don’t have the words to explain how wonderful and caring Eskaton was to her. We never worried for 1day that she was not receiving the absolute best care. She...
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 Roseville in booming Placer County features a Lodge with assisted living, memory care and short-term stays, surrounded by an expansive neighborhood of several hundred private residences. Comfort is the focus here, with personal services and amenities to make life easy and...
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the staff is friendly and the community is very clean. They pay a lot of personal attention to the residence. the staff to residence ratio is really good and that makes a big difference. I would...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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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Only 4 to 5 patients at one time. Individual well appointed bedrooms. 24 hour staff who really give compassionate care. Owner is an RN.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
All of our communities are pioneers in the residential care industry and Camborne is no exception. Our Camborne Community offers a truly secure environment, while maintaining the warmth and charm of an actual home. We believe that quality care, especially memory care, is not given on a large...
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Best experience I had was with [name removed] and [name removed]. They will go above and beyond for caring for your loved one. We had our mom stay there for a few years until she passed away and I will say...
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.
Floradale Villa is residential care home located in Lincoln, California, in Madera County. Part of the Sacramento-Roseville Metropolitan Area, it is in one of the fastest growing regions of the United States. With Eastern views of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range and a mild Mediterranean climate,...
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We've been very happy with the care my Mom receives at Iris Care. [Name Removed] and her Staff - [Names Removed], have been great. They're very attentive and sweet with the residents. My Mom is always well...
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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The staff is very caring/ responsive. The accommodations are comfortable and clean. Food is OK/good. A comfortable, safe and welcoming environment for loved ones. So glad we found this little spot!...
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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My mom went to Ferrari RCFE, which is owned by the same lady, and we couldn't have been more pleased with her care. Unfortunately my mother was so frail that the move was too much for her. She only lived 12...
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.
Ferrari RCFE is a residential care home located in sunny Placer county, Lincoln CA. This loving home provides residents with caring staff who assist seniors in a group home setting. The community in the city of Lincoln is also tight-knit providing friendly and excellent services to residents and...
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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, Residential Care Home
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.
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: 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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When I brought my wife to the community the doctor understood my request and started pain treatment. [Removed] and the workers were really nice and compassionate. They all did their best and noticed the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Residents needs are provided by a very professional, caring and dedicated staff. We offer assistance with activities of daily living, medication monitoring and more.

Cost of assisted living in Challenge, CA

The average cost of senior living in Challenge is $5,565 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Challenge-Brownsville, CA with an average of $4,371 per month.

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

Challenge, CA
$5,565/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,565/mo
$6,987/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,867/mo
Studio
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1 Bedroom
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2 Bedroom
$7,411/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$5,565/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,987/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,847/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Challenge, CA:$5,565/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Challenge, CA:$6,987/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Challenge, CA:$3,847/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Challenge, CA$5,752/mo$5,616/mo+2.4%
California$5,968/mo$5,628/mo+6.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Challenge, CA
2024 average cost:$5,752/mo
2023 average cost:$5,616/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
California
2024 average cost:$5,968/mo
2023 average cost:$5,628/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Challenge, CA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Challenge

Recent reviews for assisted living in Challenge

Bright Horizons Care Home in Roseville, CA

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I am very pleased with Bright Horizons Care Home. [name removed] and [name removed], the owners, go above and beyond to care do their residence. The home is immaculate and anything I need, they are right there to help support. I would 200% recommend this facility to others.

Almond Blossom - Bidwell Heights in Chico, CA

5.0
Very clean, safe, and caring environment. I highly recommend it.

The Villa in Auburn, CA

5.0
Our loved one has only been here a short time, but I think they're doing a great job at The Villa! The facility it beautiful, and they always keep everything looking clean and well kept. It is a smaller facility, with about 20 residents max, and they take great care of everyone. The staff is ...
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Challenge review score based on 181 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 181 reviews of 89 Challenge assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Challenge 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

Challenge review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Challenge, CA89 facilities
9.1
Linda, CA20 facilities
8.7
Orland, CA22 facilities

Review subcategories for Challenge 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 181 reviews of 89 Challenge assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Challenge 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.
Challenge, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.2
3.2
Staff
3.4
3.4
Meals & dining
3.1
3.1
Activities
3.1
3.1
Value for cost*
3.1
3.1
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*Learn more about cost details

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
66.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.8%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73%
53%
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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
71.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27%
13.9%
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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
30.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.2%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
70.8%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.3%
19.4%
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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
32.6%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.3%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27%
18.5%
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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
38.2%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.7%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.6%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.2%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.2%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.1%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
41.6%
48%
Dances
Dances
29.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.9%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.8%
47.1%
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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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