Award-Winning Senior Living Dining at The Lighthouse at Chico
Dining is an important part of everyday life at The Lighthouse at Chico, bringing residents together to enjoy great food, conversation, and connection. Our culinary program has now received national recognition through the 2026 DISHED Senior Living Dining Innovation Awards from Senior Housing News.
The recognition is an exciting accomplishment for Chad and an opportunity to celebrate the culinary team and dining experience our residents enjoy at The Lighthouse at Chico.
More Than a Meal
For residents, dining is about much more than what is on the plate.
Meals are a chance to gather with friends, enjoy conversation, celebrate special occasions, and experience one of the most anticipated parts of the day.
Our culinary team creates an inviting dining experience with thoughtfully prepared meals, appealing presentation, variety, and opportunities for residents to enjoy both familiar favorites and new flavors.
Whether residents are sitting down for an everyday meal or gathering for a special celebration, our goal is to make dining an enjoyable part of life at The Lighthouse.
A Culinary Program Built Around Our Residents
A successful senior living dining program starts with understanding the people we serve.
Our culinary team brings together food, hospitality, and resident preferences to create dining experiences designed for the community. Resident feedback and preferences help inform our approach while our culinary team brings its own expertise and creativity to the table.
The result is a dining program focused not simply on serving meals, but on making mealtimes something residents can genuinely look forward to.
National Recognition for Culinary Leadership
Chad Bonsell, Culinary Services Director, leads our culinary program and was selected as a Palate Pleaser Award winner in the 2026 DISHED Senior Living Dining Innovation Awards.
Senior Housing News created the DISHED awards to recognize individuals making an impact on senior living dining, and Chad's recognition puts a national spotlight on the culinary work taking place right here at The Lighthouse at Chico.
We are proud of Chad's achievement and equally proud of the culinary team that helps bring our dining program to life each day.
Come Experience Dining at The Lighthouse at Chico
Reading about a dining program is one thing. Experiencing it is much better.
If you are considering senior living in Chico for yourself or someone you love, we invite you to visit The Lighthouse at Chico, explore our community, meet our team, and see what everyday life here can be like.
Schedule a tour and stay for lunch. Click here to contact us or call us today. (530) 566-1800