Monterey House Assisted Living sits about 2.5 miles outside Chico, California, at 2614 Monterey Street, and has provided care since 2006 in a small, cozy setting for up to six residents. This residential care home doesn't offer around-the-clock skilled nursing like a nursing home, but staff help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and getting around by walking or using a wheelchair, and they're always available, day and night, if needed. Residents get three homemade meals each day, with special diets if needed for things like diabetes or high blood pressure, and meals are prepared with care in a large kitchen, with snacks and accommodations for personal preferences.
The building offers a few types of rooms, including studios, single rooms, and two-bedroom units, all with cable TV, Wi-Fi, and safety features like call bell systems, sprinkler systems, and rooms suited for people with disabilities, and there are washers, dryers, and kitchenettes available for use. You'll see a dining room, a living area with a fireplace, a fitness center, and even a salon or barber service where hair care can be done without leaving home. People can join daily activities, art or music programs, movie events, and monthly outings, and staff can help residents get to doctor's appointments, run errands, attend religious services, or enjoy outdoor relaxation on the landscaped grounds.
Staff also support memory care for people with dementia or cognitive problems, and there's help for medical needs like wound care, medication management, visiting nurses, podiatry, and occupational therapy, plus hospice and respite care if needed. Families can visit to meet staff and residents, see the rooms, and get a sense of the environment. Monterey House values a personalized approach, with a care team that knows each resident well and tailors help to individual needs, keeping the setting comfortable while supporting independence as much as possible.
