Marbella Chico

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.

Facility Direct Line (530) 899-0814

79-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

27 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 97 / 100

Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

84%

Higher than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

66 / 79

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusClosed

IssuanceSeptember 1, 1998

CountyButte

License Number045920288

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 Features24-hour monitoring and professional staff.

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Building

Residence & Grounds Maintenance

Concierge Services

Craft Room

Delicious

Healthy Meals

Housekeeping Services

Laundry Services

Professional Salon & Barber Services

Transportation Services

Starting Price$5,150 per month

Starting Price$5,350 per month

Starting Price$6,750 per month

Starting Price$7,775 per month

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 17 citations 23 complaints 35 total visits 26 complaint visits 5 official inspections

Inspection Score

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

Inspection Scorecard 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

Latest Inspection November 7, 2025

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	17	10	This facility has 70% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 70% worse
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2021.	3.4	2	This facility has 70% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (3.4 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 70% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.5	3.3	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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	35	16	This facility has 119% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (35 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 119% worse
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	26	13	This facility has 100% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (26 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 100% worse Rank #1222 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1222nd out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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 Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	4	7	This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	5	4	This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	23	14	This facility has 64% more total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (23 vs. CA avg 14).↑ 64% worse
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2021.	4.6	2.8	This facility has 64% more complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (4.6 vs. CA avg 2.8).↑ 64% worse

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.


Marbella Chico	AL MC	Chico	79 Facility 79 CA AVG 103 Rank #936 / 1657	No	97 Facility 97 CA AVG 57 Rank #29 / 2092	67 Facility 67 CA AVG 81 Rank #1156 / 1401	5	26 Facility 26 CA AVG 13 Rank #1222 / 1397	-	27 Facility 27 CA AVG 13 Rank #183 / 1487	83.5% Facility 83.5% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #420 / 1368	Chico Ventures LLC And Integral Senior Liv Mgmt LLC	-
Roseleaf Gardens	AL HC MC PC RC	Chico	56 Facility 56 CA AVG 103 Rank #1109 / 1657	Yes	14 Facility 14 CA AVG 57 Rank #1913 / 2092	59 Facility 59 CA AVG 81 Rank #1301 / 1401	5	30 Facility 30 CA AVG 13 Rank #1261 / 1397	25 Facility 25 CA AVG 3 Rank #1155 / 1164	13 Facility 13 CA AVG 13 Rank #531 / 1487	50.0% Facility 50.0% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #1223 / 1368	Golden Roseleaf Gardens Opco LLC	-
The Courtyard at Little Chico Creek	AL HC RC	Chico	49 Facility 49 CA AVG 103 Rank #1138 / 1657	Yes	49 Facility 49 CA AVG 57 Rank #1370 / 2092	85 Facility 85 CA AVG 81 Rank #688 / 1401	6	7 Facility 7 CA AVG 13 Rank #719 / 1397	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 3 Rank #413 / 1164	27 Facility 27 CA AVG 13 Rank #183 / 1487	85.7% Facility 85.7% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #367 / 1368	Courtyard At Little Chico Creek/Hignell & Hignell	Studio / 1 Bed
Westmont of Chico	AL IL MC	Chico	48 Facility 48 CA AVG 103 Rank #1167 / 1657	Yes	17 Facility 17 CA AVG 57 Rank #1886 / 2092	91 Facility 91 CA AVG 81 Rank #355 / 1401	6	6 Facility 6 CA AVG 13 Rank #654 / 1397	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 3 Rank #413 / 1164	20 Facility 20 CA AVG 13 Rank #353 / 1487	52.1% Facility 52.1% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #1204 / 1368	Terraces Operations LP, The And Westmont Living Inc	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Townsend House	AL HC MC	Chico	38 Facility 38 CA AVG 103 Rank #1228 / 1657	Yes	44 Facility 44 CA AVG 57 Rank #1488 / 2092	85 Facility 85 CA AVG 81 Rank #688 / 1401	5	8 Facility 8 CA AVG 13 Rank #762 / 1397	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 3 Rank #600 / 1164	7 Facility 7 CA AVG 13 Rank #805 / 1487	76.3% Facility 76.3% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #694 / 1368	Rcfe Management LLC	-

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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).

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

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

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.

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

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.

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)

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%.

Does Marbella Chico have different floorplan options?

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

Who is the administrator of Marbella Chico?

Scott Blow is the administrator of Marbella Chico.

How many beds does Marbella Chico have?

Marbella Chico has 79 beds.

Has Marbella Chico had any recent citations?

Marbella Chico has had 17 recently reported citations.

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