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The cost of independent living in Helltown is about $4,280 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 144 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Everyone is very kind and helpful. The food is very good. Many activities to choose from. I lived at another Independent living facility for a year. Sycamore Glen is far Superior!!
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Located amid the tree-filled beauty and serenity of Chico, California. Sycamore Glen blends sophisticated services with resort-style ambiance as Butte County's premiere Active Senior Community. Our warm, friendly, and professionally trained staff has established a fine reputation for providing...
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66 Floor plans available
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28 reviews
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5 to all. What we like the most about the Westmont of Chico community is that the staff is very friendly helpful and prompts. She really enjoys the food as well
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.
Nestled in Sierra Sunrise Village, overlooking California Park Lake in Chico, Ca. The Terraces Retirement Community offers residents comfort, and well being in a pleasant active environment. The Terraces Retirement Community offers three lifestyle choices for your enjoyment and peace of mind:...
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7.9
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28 reviews
7.9
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28 reviews
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I am going to rate all categories a 5 except for the activities one. I cannot rate it as my brother was too ill to participate in any. The live music provided to all as a whole was very nice. We are happy...
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.
The Lighthouse at Chico opened its doors in 2020 with a vision to redefine senior living in Northern California. Backed by a leadership team with over 50 years of combined experience in senior care, we’ve created a community where expertise, compassion, and innovation come together.Trusted &...
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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
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.
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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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
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.
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,...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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The staff at The Courtyard are really friendly. I am very pleased with them, so far. This is still new, but at this time there really isn't anything I would like to see improved or done better.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of independent living in Helltown, CA

The average cost of senior living in Helltown is $4,280 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gridley, CA with an average of $3,507 per month.

Independent living costs in Helltown, CA, vs. nearby cities

Helltown, CA
$4,280/mo
$4,425/mo

Independent living costs in Helltown, CA, vs. state and national averages

Helltown, CA
$4,280/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Helltown, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,781/mo
Independent Living
$4,280/mo

Independent living costs in Helltown, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,273/mo
Studio
$5,259/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,340/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,203/mo

Senior living costs in Helltown 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: Helltown, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHelltown, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,280/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,281/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,781/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Helltown, CA:$4,280/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Helltown, CA:$4,281/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Helltown, CA:$4,781/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Helltown, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Helltown 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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Independent living cost trends in Helltown, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Helltown 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
Helltown, CA$3,719/mo$4,247/mo-12.4%
California$3,401/mo$3,351/mo+1.5%
National$3,058/mo$2,953/mo+3.6%
Helltown, CA
2024 average cost:$3,719/mo
2023 average cost:$4,247/mo
Percent change:-12.4%
California
2024 average cost:$3,401/mo
2023 average cost:$3,351/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,058/mo
2023 average cost:$2,953/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Helltown

Recent reviews for independent living in Helltown

Westmont of Chico

4.9
This staff is wonderful. The setting is beautiful. The food is good too. Everyone treats you nicely and friendly! The transportation & shopping is excellent! The swimming pool is so good during the summer time. The technology class is really helpful. Overall it’s a lovely place!

Lighthouse at Chico

4.1
It is generally a good experience. The staff was caring and helpful. Biggest problem was they were struggling to keep the number of staff up to needed levels. My loved one needed more encouragement to participate in the activities that they had provided.

Marbella 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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Helltown independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Helltown independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Helltown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Helltown, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Helltown independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Helltown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Helltown, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Helltown independent 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 independent living communities in Helltown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Helltown, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
30%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sycamore Glen Retirement, Westmont of Chico and Lighthouse at Chico are the top-rated independent living facilities near Helltown, California. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Helltown, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Helltown, California are Sycamore Glen Retirement and Westmont of Chico. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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