Large community · Licensed for 52 · South San Francisco
Joyful Chapter
340 Alta Vista Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080Licensed since 2011
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Languages spoken: Chinese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Taisun, English, Multilingual and Various other dialects of ChineseThe home’s website · October 21, 2019
- Licensed for 52: a large care communityThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 52 residents
- Hospiceup to 8 residents
- Bedriddenup to 8 residents
Not on file: dementia approval.
Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 8 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR EIGHT (8) RESIDENTS.
985 - RCFE / HOSPICE
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
Care services
These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.
Assisted living
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
Help with bathing or showering
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
Assistance with transfers
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
Podiatrist visits
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
Incontinence care
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
Help with dressing and grooming
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
Staff walk with residents / ambulation support
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
Activities of daily living the home lists help withBed-bound Assistance · Help with Daily Grooming
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
Hands-on help or cueingProtective Supervision for those with Impaired Judgment
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
24-hour supervision claimed
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
Clinicians who come to the homeVisiting doctor · Podiatrist
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
Staff background checksEvery licensed home in California must do this.
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
Hiring checksCheck character references · Check previous employment history · National Criminal Background Check · Carefully select employees to ensure residents are in good hands
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 8 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Joyful Chapter: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
This home’s starting rate
$6,500a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
Monthly cost breakdownWith a studio and basic help · room, care and fees$6,500likely a month
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$6,500this home
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $6,500–$7,100
- $6,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $6,500–$10,650
- $9,000
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
Rates at nearby homes8 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,995 to $7,615
8 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,850–$7,000.
- Westborough RoyaleSouth San Francisco · 0.9 mi · Large community$4,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Aegis Living San FranciscoSouth San Francisco · 1.1 mi · Large community$5,928Listed on its own website · private apartments, starting at · seen October 27, 2026
- Serra Highlands Senior LivingDaly City · 1.4 mi · Large community$4,105Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Cadence MillbraeMillbrae · 3.0 mi · Large community$2,995Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Peninsula Del ReyDaly City · 3.8 mi · Large community$7,615Listed on its own website · assisted living, studio suite / one bathroom · seen October 27, 2026
- Magnolia of MillbraeMillbrae · 3.8 mi · Large community$7,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- The TrousdaleBurlingame · 4.2 mi · Large community$7,237Listed on its own website · assisted living, starting rate · seen October 5, 2026
- Oakmont of BurlingameBurlingame · 4.3 mi · Large community$4,200Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.
Rooms & the spaces they will use (4)Shared / companion rooms · Single story · Room types
Shared / companion rooms
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Single story
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
Room typesStudio
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Visitor parking
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
Meals, preferences & familiar food (3)Dishes the home names, on a published menu or in its own description of its food · Cultural cuisine regularly served · Meals provided
Dishes the home names, on a published menu or in its own description of its foodDried vegetable with soy bean porridge · Toast · Macaroni with chicken · Sauté moqua · Steamed rice · Pineapple chicken · and 39 more
Dried vegetable with soy bean porridge · Toast · Macaroni with chicken · Sauté moqua · Steamed rice · Pineapple chicken · Sauté cabbage · Deep fried filet fish · Sauté napa cabbage · Carrot corn lean meat soup · Smoked fish with peanut porridge · Chicken with corn · Omelet w/leek · Sauté chicken with black beans sauce · Bean curd with vegetables · Oatmeal · Fried noodles · Steamed egg with minced pork · Sauté cauliflower · Filet fish with cream corn sauce · Chinese cabbage with minced pork and vermicelli · Lotus root soup with tender ribs · Dried vegetable with soy bean porridge or toast · Macaroni with chicken sauté moqua · Stuff eggplant · Braised chicken with daikon · Fried Egg · Sauté pumpkin with ground pork · Sauté fish cake with veggie · Chinese zucchini with vermicelli · Winter Melon Spare Rib Soup · Preserved egg · Minced pork porridge · Pork ribs with biter melon · Chicken winger and onion · Chinese cabbage with black mushrooms · Hard boiled egg · Tofu with barbecue pork · Eggplant · Stir fried noodle with chicken · Sauté broccoli · Apple soup with lean pork · Dried beancurd · Ginkgo porridge — reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 22, 2019.
Chinese dishes — reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
Cultural cuisine regularly servedChinese dietary needs · Chinese · Chinese diets · Chinese dishes
Chinese dietary needs · Chinese — reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 23, 2019.
Chinese diets · Chinese dishes — reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
Meals provided
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
Activities & the rhythm of a day (3)Activity types offered · Trips outside the home · How often outings happen
Activity types offeredCompanionship · Conversation · Recreational Mah Jong · Chinese television
Companionship · Conversation — reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
Recreational Mah Jong · Chinese television — reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
Trips outside the home
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
How often outings happenOccasional
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
Faith, culture & language (3)Cultural community the home serves · Languages spoken by caregivers · Cultural holidays celebrated
Cultural community the home servesChinese
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
Languages spoken by caregiversChinese · Cantonese · Mandarin · Taisun · English · Multilingual · and 1 more
Chinese · Cantonese · Mandarin · Taisun · English — reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 23, 2019.
Multilingual — reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
Various other dialects of Chinese — reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
Cultural holidays celebratedChinese New Year · Moon Festival · Dragon Boat Festival
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
Pets, routines & independence (3)Residents may bring a pet · Visiting hours · Visiting hours
Residents may bring a petReported no
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Visiting hoursPosted hours
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Visiting hours10:00am – 7:00pm Daily
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved (4)Office or phone hours as published · Setting · URL of the photo gallery page
Office or phone hours as publishedMonday thru Sunday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 23, 2019.
SettingResidential neighborhood
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 23, 2019.
- Open on the website
URL of the photo gallery page
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · source dated October 21, 2019.
- Open on the website
Contact form
Reported on joyfulchapter.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Where it is
340 Alta Vista Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San FranciscoHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.3 mi
Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).
Open directionsThe state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #415600832 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 4 of 7 documents
20261 state visit · 1 document
Apr 22, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 4/22/2026, LPA Grace Donato made an unannounced annual visit to the facility. LPA met with Administrator Sharon Wong and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside and outside including a random sample of resident rooms, common areas, activity rooms and kitchen area. When LPA arrived residents are being prepped for activity in the activity room. While touring the facility it was observed that the temperature was at 69 deg F. Hot water was also tested. All personal belongings are intact. Facility has sprinkler system. All fire extinguishers have been checked and current. Resident bedrooms and bathrooms were observed to be in good repair equipped with grab bars and non-skid floors and strips. There is adequate amount of food, 2 days for perishables and & 7 days non-perishable. Emergency drills are logged and done every quarter. Five resident records and five staff records were reviewed. Resident records are updated, complete and signed. Staff records are complete, with training logs that have met the basic 20hr requirement. Medication review was done, and all medications are accounted for, and centrally stored medication records are updated. LPA received the following documents: LIC500 & Liability Insurance. No deficiencies are cited at this time. Report is reviewed and a copy is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 22, 2026
20252 state visits · 2 documents
May 9, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 5/9/2025, LPA Grace Donato made an unannounced annual visit to the facility. LPA met with Administrator Sharon Wong and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside and outside including a random sample of resident rooms, common areas, activity room and kitchen area. When LPA arrived residents were having an activity in the activity area and some were doing walks within the facility perimeter. While touring the facility it was observed that the temperature was at 72 deg F. Hot water was also tested. All personal belongings are intact. Facility has sprinkler system. All fire extinguishers have been checked and current. Resident bedrooms and bathrooms were observed to be in good repair equipped with grab bars and non-skid floors and strips. Resident call pendants are functioning. There is adequate amount of food, 2 days for perishables and & 7 days non-perishable. Emergency drills are logged and done every quarter. Five resident records and five staff records were reviewed. Resident records are updated, complete and signed. Staff records are complete, with training logs that have met the basic 20hr requirement. Facility has a certified administrator on site with complete certification and training requirements. Medication review was done, and all medications are accounted for, and centrally stored medication records are updated. LPA received the following documents: Resident Roster, LIC500 & Liability Insurance. No deficiencies are cited at this time. Report is reviewed and a copy is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 9, 2025
Feb 10, 2025Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
On 2/10/2025, LPA Grace Donato made an unannounced case management to the facility. LPA met with Administrator Sharon Wong. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. On 1/30/2025, LPA received an email regarding an inquiry on the refund for a resident (R1). R1 had a conservator sign the admission agreement. R1 did not move in to the facility, however, on 1/11/2024, R1s belongings were moved to the facility including clothing, toiletries and medications. R1, after several attempts to convince to move in, did not go through with living in the facility. The conservator (C1) did send an email of intent to vacate the room on 2/6/2024. Residents items were fully moved out on 2/13/2024. On 1/9/2024, C1 was authorized by the court to temporarily place R1 at Joyful Chapter or an equivalent assisted living facility for R1s safety due to dangerous living conditions in the home, including the presence of black mold, feces, animal blood and hazardous conditions, and to shield temporary conservatee from any violence or altercations in the home. Per the admission agreement signed by C1 it is stated that "Prior to moving in, resident shall pay a last month's service fee, which will be applied to resident's last month of occupancy." The facility followed the refund conditions in the admission agreement. The facility has provided the breakdown of the fees and the amount of refund given back to C1. No deficiencies cited today. Report is reviewed and copy is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 10, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
May 7, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 5/7/24, LPA Grace Donato made an unannounced annual visit to the facility. LPA met with Administrator Sharon Wong. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside and outside including a random sample of resident rooms, common areas & kitchen area. The indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. LPA observed some residents were in the activity room doing some activities or watching TV, there were also residents resting in the bedrooms. Hot water was also tested in the bathrooms and the temperature was 108 deg F. The residents have adequate amount of linens and incontinence care items. All personal belongings are intact. Carbon monoxide monitors are working properly. All fire extinguishers have been checked and current. Resident bedrooms and bathrooms were observed to be in good repair. Bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. LPA checked the food supply and there is adequate amount of food, 2 days for perishables and & 7 days non-perishable. Emergency drills are logged and done every quarter. LPA reviewed five resident records and five staff records. Resident records are updated, complete and signed. Staff records are complete, with training logs. Facility has a certified administrator on site with complete certification and training requirements. Facility accepts hospice residents and are in compliance with the required waiver requirements. Medication review was done, and all medications are accounted for, and centrally stored medication records are updated. LPA requested submitted the following: LIC 500, Liability Insurance & Administrator Certificate. No deficiencies are cited at this time. Report is reviewed and a copy is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 7, 2024
Earlier years2021 to 2023 · 3 documents
20231 state visit · 1 document
Oct 9, 2023Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherDeficiency page: Type A
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
On 10/9/23, LPA Grace Donato conducted an unannounced visit to conduct a case management visit. LPA met with Administrator, Sharon Wong. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. It was reported to Licensing that facility has not been reporting COVID-19 infection. A resident (R1) who came from a Skilled Nursing Facility was transferred here on a Sunday. When R1 arrived at the facility there was no confirmation of any COVID-19 test, but was requested by the facility. R1 was already coughing when R1 arrived at the facility, so a test was done and turned out positive. R1 was sent to the hospital right away. R1 came back after 3 days still infected but isolated in the room. No incident report was submitted to Licensing. Deficiency is cited today as the facility did not report said incident to Licensing. Deficiency is cited under California Code of Regulations, Title, 22 cited on the LIC 809D. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Report was discussed and a copy of this report and the Appeal Rights are provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 9, 2023
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87211(a)(D) · Plan of correction due date: Oct 10, 2023
87211Reporting Requirements (a) Each licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency such reports as the Department may require, including, but not limited to, the following:(D) Any incident which threatens the welfare, safety or health of any resident, ... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, there was no report submitted to Licensing regarding a COVID-19 infection which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 9, 2023
Plan of correction: Licensee to submit a plan to address reporting reqiurements to Licensing. Licensee to submit by POC due date.
20221 state visit · 1 document
Mar 21, 2022Complaint investigation reportUnfounded
Allegation investigated: Sexual abuse
On this day at 1500 hours, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced complaint investigation inspection visit to deliver the findings regarding the allegation recieved. LPA met with administrator Kenneth Lim on this day and explained purpose of today's visit. During the course of the investigation it was discovered that there was an initial medical finding showing the resident suffering from an inflammation of the lining of the rectum possibly from sexual assault or activity. This was further investigated via medical evaluation and it was determined that this condition was not cause by sexual ssault or activity and the initial medical finding suggesting sexual assault or activity was changed by resident's physician. This allegation is unfounded. There is no evidence of sexual abuse or any fault of the facility. This agency has investigated the complaint alleging sexual abuse. We have found that the complaint was unfounded, meaning that the allegation was false, could not have happened and/or is without a reasonable basis. We have therefore dismissed the complaint allegation. No citations issued. Report is reviewed with administrator. Unfoundedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 21, 2022 · control 14-AS-20211220103815
The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
20211 state visit · 1 document
Oct 20, 2021Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
On October 20, 2021 at 1315hrs, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Komal Charitra and Jaime Vado conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection visit in relation to the change of capacity at the facility. Upon arrival, LPA's were COVID screened. LPAs met with Administrator, Robert Wong and Sharon Wong and explained the purpose of today's visit. The facility increased their capacity from 26 to 49 residents. The existing facility layout accommodated 26 residents and the new expansion will be adding another 23 residents, in total of 49 residents. The new expansion consists of 15 resident rooms, 10 half bathrooms, 2 communal showers, 1 staff break room, and a centralized communal living room. LPAs toured the facility and grounds with the administrators and observed the new expansion area. No accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. LPA's observed a centralized communal living room area for residents. LPA's examined Room 35, a single private room with required furniture and sufficient lighting. Bathroom in Room 35 contained liquid soap and paper-towels. Water temperature was 105F. LPAs continued to tour the facility and were shown the shared room, Room 29. The rooms had two beds, 6ft apart from one another also had a half bathroom, equipped with liquid soap and paper-towels. The communal showers are full bathrooms with water temperature of 108F. All bathrooms contained grab bars and non-skid mats. Staff break room was observed by LPAs, water temperature measured at 105F and lighting was in place. Report was reviewed with Administrator Robert Wong and Sharon Wong. No citations issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 20, 2021
30 of 49 beds were occupied at the March 21, 2022 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.
License holder
The Next Chapter, Inc., licensed since 2011.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2011, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 7
- Total complaints
- 1
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2011, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.
Compare with homes the same size
| This home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 1 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 2 |
| Total complaints | 1 | 6 |
“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 1,354 licensed larger communities (16+ beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Joyful Chapter
Is Joyful Chapter licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Joyful Chapter licensed for?
52 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Joyful Chapter been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2011, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 7 state visits over the same years.
Is Joyful Chapter still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Joyful Chapter cost?
$6,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
Among 21 other homes of a similar licensed size across San Mateo County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,988 to $8,025 a month, and the middle figure is $6,274 (n = 21 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Does Joyful Chapter take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by The Next Chapter, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco is 1.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Joyful Chapter keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 8 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Joyful Chapter license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “JOYFUL CHAPTER”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #415600832. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 52 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to The Next Chapter, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2011, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 7 state inspection visits since 2011, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2011, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 7 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2011, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is April 22, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
Nearby
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Licensed homes near this one in San Mateo County, most information on file first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
- Map
Starting rate
$5,750 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,300 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,350–$6,550On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,250 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,500- Assisted living: Licensed by California as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly — the assisted-living license category.
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,950 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,850–$7,300On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,950 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,850–$7,300On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$5,250 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,450- Assisted living: Licensed by California as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly — the assisted-living license category.
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