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5 licensed nursing homes in Chico, CA
Updated October 21, 2026
1.8Concerns

CHICO TERRACE CARE CENTER

188 COHASSET LANE, CHICO, CA 95926

CHICO TERRACE CARE CENTER brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5). There are 4 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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0.0

OAKWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER

375 COHASSET RD, CHICO, CA 95926

OAKWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Dig into the full report before visiting.

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0.0

AUTUMN CREEK POST ACUTE

587 RIO LINDO AVENUE, CHICO, CA 95926

AUTUMN CREEK POST ACUTE has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Dig into the full report before visiting.

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0.0

ARBOR POST ACUTE

1200 SPRINGFIELD DRIVE, CHICO, CA 95928

ARBOR POST ACUTE holds an overall rating of 1.0/5, with equally low scores in health inspections and staffing. This facility treats behavioral symptoms using engagement and personalized routines instead of antipsychotic medication, a difficult but effective approach.

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8.5Strong

CALIFORNIA PARK POST ACUTE

2850 SIERRA SUNRISE TERRACE, CHICO, CA 95928

CALIFORNIA PARK POST ACUTE holds a 5-star overall rating, which is a high mark, but the staffing score is a 2-star measure, a clear tension in the record. The people who work here tend to stay, with nursing turnover significantly below the national average, suggesting stability in the team.

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5 licensed nursing homes in Chico, CA, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
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