At The Lighthouse at Chico, dining is more than a meal. It is part of the resident experience, part of daily connection, and part of what makes our Chico senior living community feel like home.
That commitment is now being recognized on a larger stage.
Chef Chad Bonsell has been named to the 2026 DISHED Senior Living Dining Innovation Awards, a national recognition from Senior Housing News honoring leaders who are helping shape the future of dining in senior living.
For families searching for assisted living in Chico, CA or memory care in Butte County, this recognition reflects something we believe deeply: exceptional care should include exceptional dining.
Chef Chad’s passion for senior living dining began with his own family. After seeing how food, nutrition, and social connection could impact older adults in a senior living setting, he became committed to raising the standard.
His approach is simple, but powerful.
Dining should create community.
Dining should preserve dignity.
Dining should support wellness.
Dining should bring joy.
At The Lighthouse at Chico, that philosophy comes to life through fresh ingredients, beautiful presentation, culturally inspired menus, resident input, and meals designed to feel thoughtful rather than routine.
Residents deserve more than repetitive menus and basic meals. They deserve food that feels familiar, exciting, nourishing, and worth gathering around.
Chef Chad believes the future of senior living dining is personal.
That means listening to residents, learning their preferences, honoring their traditions, and creating opportunities for choice. It means understanding that a favorite recipe can bring back memories, a shared meal can create friendship, and a beautifully prepared plate can turn an ordinary day into something special.
At The Lighthouse at Chico, dining is part of the lifestyle.
Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals, restaurant-style service, meaningful social connection, and a hospitality-driven approach that supports independence and quality of life.
For families comparing senior living communities in Chico, dining matters. It is one of the most visible parts of daily life, and it often becomes one of the most meaningful.
This national dining recognition comes alongside another major honor for The Lighthouse at Chico.
The community was voted #1 Readers’ Choice Best Assisted Living Facility of 2026 and #1 Readers’ Choice Best Memory Care Facility of 2026 by Butte County voters.
Together, these honors reflect the full resident experience: personalized care, meaningful engagement, compassionate memory care, and dining that residents look forward to each day.
The Lighthouse at Chico proudly serves seniors and families from Chico, Paradise, Oroville, Durham, and throughout Butte County.
The Lighthouse at Chico offers assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays in a warm, welcoming community setting.
Residents benefit from personalized care plans, medication management, housekeeping, engaging activities, restaurant-style dining, and support from a team that takes time to know each person.
Families choose The Lighthouse at Chico because they want more than services. They want a place where their loved one is respected, supported, and encouraged to continue enjoying life.
That includes the meals they eat, the people they share them with, and the daily moments that make a community feel like home.
Awards are meaningful, but the best way to understand The Lighthouse at Chico is to visit.
Join us for a personal tour and complimentary meal, meet our team, see our community, and experience the dining program that is helping redefine senior living in Chico.
If you are searching for assisted living in Chico, CA, memory care in Chico, or a senior living community in Butte County where care and dining are both treated with intention, we invite you to come see what makes The Lighthouse at Chico different.
Schedule your personal tour and complimentary meal today.
The Lighthouse at Chico
855 Bruce Road
Chico, CA 95928
Call: 530-566-1800
Visit: www.lighthouseatchico.com