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Derry Way HomeLicense #415600901 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareDerry Way HomeLicense #415600901 · 2243 Derry Way, South San Francisco, CA · (650) 219-7930Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$5,250/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,450 · See costs

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · South San Francisco

Derry Way Home

2243 Derry Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080 · Licensed since 2014

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Derry Way Home

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,250 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,450 See costs

No openings reported

  • Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

State approvals not on file: wheelchair, dementia, hospice and bedridden approvals.

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 YEARS AND OVER. AMBULATORY ONLY.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Derry Way Home: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines, staying through hospice and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,250a month to start

Likely $4,300–$6,450

From 17 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$5,250likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$5,250likely $4,300–$6,450

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • 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 $4,300–$6,600
$5,250
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,050–$9,800
$7,750
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.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Rates at nearby homes17 nearby homes publish starting rates of $4,000 to $6,500

$4,000$6,500

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

17 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $5,150–$6,300.

  • Heirloom Rose GardenSouth San Francisco · 0.3 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
  • Mccaffrey's Care HomeSouth San Francisco · 0.3 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Family Affair Care HomeSan Bruno · 0.8 mi · Mid-size home
    $6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Westborough Manor 6San Bruno · 1.0 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Access Care CenterSan Bruno · 1.0 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Home at CrestmoorSan Bruno · 1.1 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Bel Amor IIISouth San Francisco · 1.1 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Bougainvilleas Care HomeSouth San Francisco · 1.1 mi · Mid-size home
    $5,750Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Araville Residential Care Home IISan Bruno · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • TLC Home CareSouth San Francisco · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $5,750Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Damenik's HomeSouth San Francisco · 1.6 mi · Mid-size home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Heirloom Gardens of Daly CityDaly City · 1.8 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • PRN Care HomeDaly City · 1.8 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • San Bruno Care HomeSan Bruno · 1.9 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
  • Ahau Boarding Care HomeSan Bruno · 1.9 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Delia's Retirement HomeSouth San Francisco · 2.0 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Elle's Care Home 2Millbrae · 2.9 mi · Small home
    $5,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • 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.

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An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.

Daily life

Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.

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Where it is

2243 Derry Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San FranciscoHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.4 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).

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The 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 #415600901 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 5 of 6 documents

20262 state visits · 3 documents

Aug 13, 2026Facility evaluation reportPOCReport on file

Type of visit: POC

LPA Jeung reviewed correction of Type A violation cited on 7/31/26 during annual inspection, and for which proof of correction was submitted on 8/3/26. Hot water temperature tested within range of 105 - 120 degrees F. Acknowledgement of correction is given to staff--one page.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 13, 2026
Aug 13, 2026Facility evaluation reportCase Management - Annual ContinuationDeficiency pages: Type B

Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation

To complete annual inspection of 7/31/26, LPA Jeung met with staff in the absence of licensee/administrator and reviewed staff files and clients' medications. Centrally Stored Medication Records are not available for review. There are 3 residents under age 60 and one resident who is over 60. Deficiencies of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 are cited on following pages. RCFE license is issued to correct licensed capacity, which was initially issued erroneously.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 13, 2026

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87463(h)(1) · Plan of correction due date: Aug 27, 2026

REAPPRAISALS The licensee shall request that all residents receive an annual routine visit with a licensed medical professional once every 12 months, either in person or by video appointment. Documentation of the...visit, such as a visit summary, shall be added to the record. This requirement is not met, as date of MD report for client #1 is not clearly indicated. Licensee failed to ensure clear records that 1 out of 4 clients has an annual medical evaluation, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to clients in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 13, 2026

Plan of correction: Updated, signed, dated MD assessment for client #1 will be sent to CCLD BY DUE DATE

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR87465(h)(6) · Plan of correction due date: Aug 27, 2026

INCIDENTAL MEDICAL CARE A record of centrally stored prescription medications for each resident shall be maintained and include names of the resident for whom prescribed, prescribing physician and pharmacist, drug name, strength and quantity, dates filled, started & expiration, prescription number and instructions. This requirement is not met, as Centrally Stored Medication Records are not available for review, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to clients in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 13, 2026

Plan of correction: Centrally Stored Medications Records shall at all times be maintained and accessible for licensing staff review. Proof of correction will be sent to CCLD BY DUE DATE

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87411(c)(1) · Plan of correction due date: Aug 27, 2026

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS Staff providing care shall receive appropriate training in first aid from persons qualified by such agencies as the American Red Cross. This requirement is not met, as first-aid training for 3 out of 5 staff is not current. Licensee failed to ensure that staff who provide care have valid first-aid training, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to clients in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 13, 2026

Plan of correction: First aid training for staff #2, #4, #5 will be completed, and proof of correction will be sent to CCLD BY DUE DATE

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: HSC1569.69(b) · Plan of correction due date: Aug 27, 2026

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE Each employee who received training and passed the exam required in paragraph (5) of subdivision (a), and who continues to assist with the self-administration of medicines, shall also complete 8 hours of in-service training on medication-related issues in each succeeding 12-month period. This requirement is not met, as it cannot be verified that all staff have received annual medications training. Licensee failed to ensure that all staff who handle clients' medications has received 8 hours of annual medications training.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 13, 2026

Plan of correction: Proof of required 8 hours of annual medications training for staff who handle or administer clients' medications will be sent to CCLD BY DUE DATE.

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87463(a) · Plan of correction due date: Aug 27, 2026

REAPPRAISALS The pre-admission appraisal... shall be updated in writing as frequently as necessary or once every 12 months, whichever occurs first, to note significant changes in condition, as defined in Section 87101, Definitions, and to keep the appraisal accurate. For the purposes of this section, the updated pre-admission appraisal shall be referred to as the reappraisal. This requirement is not met, as appraisals for all clients are dated more than 12 months ago. Licensee failed to ensure annual appraisals are documented.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 13, 2026

Plan of correction: Updated, signed and dated reappraisals for all clients will be sent to CCLD BY DUE DATE

Jul 31, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Audrey Jeung toured facility and grounds of this 2 story home, consisting of three client bedrooms on the 2nd floor--2 private and one shared--and five staff rooms on the 2nd floor--4 with a bed in each. There are two full bathrooms for staff and a full bathroom for clients on the 2nd floor, and a full bathroom on the ground floor, which consists of common areas--living room, sitting room, dining/family room, and kitchen. There is a large deck that is accessed from ground floor family room. There is a 2-car garage, where washer and dryer are located. A comfortable temperature is maintained and lighting is sufficient for comfort and safety. Water temperature is tested in main bathroom on 2nd floor. Medications, sharps, and chemicals are observed locked and inaccessible to residents. Food supplies of perishables for 2 days and non-perishables for 7 days are maintained. First aid kit is observed to be complete. Carbon monoxide detector is tested and operable. There are 4 regional center residents present, and 2 staff. Client records are reviewed. Centrally Stored Medication Records and staff records will be reviewed at a later date, due to time constraints. Yu Heung Kwok is a certified RCFE administrator (x 10/26) that oversees facility operations. The following information/forms are requested to be submitted to CCLD BY 8/14/26: - Administrative Organization (LIC309) - Designation of Administrative Responsibility (LIC308) - Personnel Report (LIC500) - Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610E, including signed and dated page 9) - updated Facility Sketch, showing room designations Deficiencies of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, are observed. See Technical Advisory Notes --4 pages. Report is reviewed with administrator and a copy is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 31, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Aug 6, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 8/6/2025 LPA Grace Donato made an unannounced annual visit to the facility. LPA met with Administrator Yvonne Kwok . LPA explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside and outside. Facility is a two-story house with resident rooms on the second floor. All residents are ambulatory. 2 residents arrived from day program. While touring the facility it was observed that the room temperature was at 70 deg F. The facility is observed to be clean, odorless, and well maintained. Residents bedrooms were observed to be well organized and fully furnished with adequate lighting. Sharps and toxic materials were observed locked. Food supply was observed with an adequate with two day perishable and seven day non-perishable food supply. Carbon monoxide/smoke detectors, and fire extinguisher were present throughout the facility. Two resident records and two staff records were reviewed. Staff have criminal record and fingerprint clearances on file. Resident records were reviewed and were observed to be complete with documents such as Admission Agreements, Medical Assessments, and Needs and Service Plans. Medication review was done, and all medications are accounted for, and centrally stored medication records are updated. LPA received a copy of the liability insurance. No deficiencies are cited at this time. Report is reviewed with and a copy is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 6, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Aug 8, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 8/8/2024 LPA Grace Donato made an unannounced annual visit to the facility. LPA met with Administrator Yvonne Kwok . LPA explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside and outside including all of resident rooms, garage, and kitchen area. Facility is a two-story house with resident rooms on the second floor. Residents are currently in the day program. While touring the facility it was observed that the room temperature was at 68 deg F. Hot water was also tested in the bathrooms and the temperature was 110 deg F. The facility is observed to be clean, odorless, and well maintained. Residents bedrooms were observed to be well organized and fully furnished with adequate lighting. Sharps and toxic materials were observed locked. Food supply was observed with an adequate with two day perishable and seven day non-perishable food supply. Carbon monoxide/smoke detectors, and fire extinguisher were present throughout the facility. Four resident records and four staff records were reviewed. Staff have criminal record and fingerprint clearances on file. Resident records were reviewed and were observed to be complete with documents such as Admission Agreements, Medical Assessments, and Needs and Service Plans. Medication review was done, and all medications are accounted for, and centrally stored medication records are updated. LPA requested LIC 500 to be emailed. LPA received copy of Liability Insurance. No deficiencies are cited at this time. Report is reviewed with Administrator and a copy is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 8, 2024
Earlier years2022 · 1 document

20221 state visit · 1 document

Apr 13, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On this day at 1430 hours, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced infection control annual required inspection. LPA met with licensee Yvonne Kwok and explained purpose of today's inspection. LPA toured facility's building and grounds. Upon entry LPA was not screened for COVID with temperature taken and COVID related questions asked. Licensee did disinfect LPA shoe bottoms but did not screen for temperature or ask LPA any COVID screening questions. LPA did not observe any social distancing signs, cough etiquette signs, face covering signs, or COVID symptoms signs inside the facility. LPA is requesting the posting of these signs to go back up in the facility and at the front door. There are no accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. Infection control practices are reviewed: entry procedures, staff training and policies, resident monitoring and staff monitoring, containment strategies, environmental preparation and cleaning are in place. PPE supply is observed as in place. LPA is recommending additional N95s to be in place in case of COVID outbreak. LPA informed administrator that additional PPE is available from the regional office upon request. Medications and toxins are locked and secured. Facility ambient temperature is comfortable and lighting is sufficient for residents and staff safety. Toilet and bathing facilities are equipped with grab bars and non-skid flooring material. Liquid soap is available in resident bathrooms and paper towels for resident use. Hand washing signs are present in downstairs bathroom but upstairs resident bathroom does not have the hand washing sign. LPA requested a sign to be put in the upstairs bathroom. First-aid kit is inspected as complete. A Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan observed. There are 4 residents and 2 staff present. All staff wearing masks. Criminal record clearances or exemptions for facility staff or other individuals who have client contact have been reviewed as current. Administrator certificate expires 6/9/2022. All residents and staff are fully vaccinated and with booster. Mitigation plan has been received by CCLD and according to licensee it is current. Facility does not handle cash resources. The following updated forms are requested to be submitted to CCLD by 04/20/2022: • LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility • LIC 500 Personnel Report • LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan • LIC 9020 Resident Roster • Updated copy of administrator certificate No deficiencies cited. Report is reviewed with Yvonne Kwok.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 13, 2022

License holder

Derry Way Home, Inc., licensed since 2014.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2014, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
6
Total complaints
0
Substantiated allegations
0
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2014, 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 homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints00

“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 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean
Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Derry Way Home

Is Derry Way Home licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Derry Way Home licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Derry Way Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2014, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is Derry Way Home still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Derry Way Home cost?

$5,250 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,300–$6,450. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 7 other homes of a similar licensed size in South San Francisco that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $5,500 to $5,938 a month, and the middle figure is $5,750 (n = 7 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 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 Derry Way Home 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 Derry Way Home, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco is 1.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Derry Way Home keep a resident on hospice?

Not on file — the state’s record does not list hospice care on this license. Ask: “Can a resident stay here on hospice, and under what conditions?”

Derry Way Home license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “DERRY WAY HOME, INC.”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #415600901. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to Derry Way Home, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2014, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 6 state inspection visits since 2014, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2014, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2014, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is August 13, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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