Marbella Chico
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Chico, CA

Overview of Marbella Chico

A 79-bed assisted living and memory care community, Marbella Chico is situated at 1351 E. Lassen Avenue in Chico, California. It’s operated by Chico Ventures LLC and Integral Senior Living Management. Licensed by California’s Department of Social Services since September 1998, the facility’s license status is currently listed as Closed.

California DSS inspection data spanning five years shows 17 citations, 70 percent above the state average, across 35 oversight visits, 26 of which were complaint-driven. The community logged 23 complaints over the period, 64 percent above California’s average. Composite inspection performance scored below the state benchmark of 70. When formally inspected, however, citations per inspection ran 85 percent below California’s average, suggesting that routine inspections produced few findings while complaint activity drove the elevated totals.

Pricing started at $5,150 monthly. 24-hour staffing, memory care, respite care, a craft room, concierge services, salon and barber services, and transportation were among the services.

Marbella Chico is geared toward assisted living and memory care residents in the Chico area of Butte County.

Bed community size
79-bed community Rank #930 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 930th out of 1644 homes in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
27 years in operation Rank #185 / 1497Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 185th out of 1497 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 97 / 100 Rank #29 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 29th out of 2087 homes in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
84%
Rank #496 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 496th out of 1492 homes in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
66 / 79
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusClosed
IssuanceSeptember 1, 1998
CountyButte
License Number045920288

Ownership & Operating Entity

Marbella Chico is legally operated by Chico Ventures LLC and Integral Senior Liv Mgmt LLC, and administered by Scott Blow.

Owner NameChico Ventures LLC; Integral Senior Liv Mgmt LLC

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features24-hour monitoring and professional staff.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Building
Residence & Grounds Maintenance
Concierge Services
Craft Room
Delicious
Healthy Meals
Housekeeping Services
Laundry Services
Professional Salon & Barber Services
Transportation Services
Specific ProgramsAssisted Senior Living

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$5,150 per month
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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

14 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1156 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1156th out of 1400 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1400 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 67 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 14 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 6 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (70% above)
• Total visits (119% above)
• Complaint visits (100% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Total complaints (64% above)
• Complaints per year (64% above)
2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (85% below)
• Other visits (43% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1710 This facility has 70% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 70% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.53.3 This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 3516 This facility has 119% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (35 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 119% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 2613 This facility has 100% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (26 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 100% worse Rank #1215 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1215th out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 47 This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 2314 This facility has 64% more total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (23 vs. CA avg 14).↑ 64% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 4.62.8 This facility has 64% more complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (4.6 vs. CA avg 2.8).↑ 64% worse

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Marbella Chico

Mulberry Suite Floor Plan
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Compare Assisted Living around Chico

Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Marbella Chico
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CA AVG 104
Rank #930 / 1644
No
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CA AVG 81
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27
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CA AVG 13
Rank #185 / 1497
83.5% Chico Ventures LLC And Integral Senior Liv Mgmt LLC-
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HOS
RESC
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49
Facility 49
CA AVG 104
Rank #1129 / 1644
Yes
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Facility 49
CA AVG 57
Rank #1368 / 2087
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 81
Rank #688 / 1400
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7
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CA AVG 13
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1
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CA AVG 3
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27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #185 / 1497
85.7% Courtyard At Little Chico Creek/Hignell & HignellStudio / 1 Bed
Westmont of Chico
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IL
MC
Chico
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 104
Rank #1157 / 1644
Yes
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 57
Rank #1881 / 2087
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1400
6
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1386
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
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20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #365 / 1497
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HOS
MC
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38
Facility 38
CA AVG 104
Rank #1217 / 1644
Yes
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 57
Rank #1484 / 2087
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 81
Rank #688 / 1400
5
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #815 / 1497
76.3% Rcfe Management LLC-
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15
Facility 15
CA AVG 104
Rank #1284 / 1644
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Facility 64
CA AVG 57
Rank #922 / 2087
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1400
2
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #526 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1306 / 1497
93.3% Redlands Rehab And Healthcare Systems-

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Marbella Chico is located in CHICO, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Marbella Chico

Who is the owner of Marbella Chico?

Marbella Chico is legally operated by Chico Ventures LLC and Integral Senior Liv Mgmt LLC, and administered by Scott Blow.

Is Marbella Chico in a walkable area?

Marbella Chico has a walk score of 97. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the occupancy rate at Marbella Chico?

Marbella Chico's occupancy is 84%.

How long has Marbella Chico been in business?

Marbella Chico has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Marbella Chico have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Marbella Chico on this page.

Are pets allowed at Marbella Chico?

No, Marbella Chico has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Marbella Chico?

Scott Blow is the administrator of Marbella Chico.

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