Country House
State licensed966 Kovak Ct, Chico, CA 95973
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
Marbella Chico
Chico, CaliforniaState inspected Nov 7, 2025, 15 citations since 2021
About Marbella Chico
Marbella Chico brings personalized assisted living to California's charming college town. Our compassionate team supports daily activities, medication management, and health monitoring while residents enjoy the independence that matters most to them in Chico.
Community at a glance
Capacity
79 residents
State license
#045000644, Licensed
Location
Chico, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
1351 E. Lassen Avenue, Chico, California 95973
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Marbella Chico. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Marbella Chico on November 7, 2025.
Since September 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections, 22 complaint visits and 4 other visits.
Inspectors issued 12 Type A citations and 3 Type B citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 17 complaints, and found 19 allegations substantiated.
Last visit
Nov 7, 2025
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
12
Type B citations
3
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 22 | 11 | 2 |
| Other visits | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Sep 17, 2025, Jul 11, 2024, Aug 8, 2023, Sep 14, 2022, Sep 27, 2021.
Complaints
- November 7, 20254 allegations substantiated, 2 unsubstantiated, 4 citations
- May 21, 20251 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- March 25, 20252 unsubstantiated
- February 4, 20252 allegations substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated, 2 citations
- January 14, 20251 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- August 27, 20241 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- July 11, 20241 unsubstantiated
- July 11, 20242 unsubstantiated
- June 11, 20249 unsubstantiated
- December 7, 20232 unfounded
- October 25, 20231 unsubstantiated
- October 25, 20232 unsubstantiated
Showing the 12 most recent of 17.
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 045000644
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Closed, Change of Ownership
- Licensed capacity
- 79 residents
- Licensed since
- September 1, 1998
- Licensee
- Chico Ventures LLC; Integral Senior Liv Mgmt LLC
- Administrator
- Blow, Scott
Location
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1351 E. Lassen AvenueChico, CA 95973
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Marbella Chico had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Marbella Chico 12 Type A citations and 3 Type B citations since September 2021. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Marbella Chico last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on November 7, 2025. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Marbella Chico?+
The state investigated 17 complaints since September 2021. Of the allegations, 19 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 24 unsubstantiated and 3 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.