Camenchita's Residential Care Home
State licensed419 Hazelwood Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
Joyful Chapter
South San Francisco, CaliforniaState inspected Apr 22, 2026, 1 citation since 2021
About Joyful Chapter
Joyful Chapter brings compassionate assisted living to South San Francisco, California, where personalized support helps residents maintain independence while receiving the care they need. Our team focuses on dignity, connection, and quality of life every single day.
Community at a glance
Capacity
49 residents
State license
#415600832, Licensed
Location
South San Francisco, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
340 Alta Vista Drive, South San Francisco, California 94080
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Joyful Chapter. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Joyful Chapter on April 22, 2026.
Since October 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 3 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit and 3 other visits.
Inspectors issued 1 Type A citation. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 1 complaint, and substantiated none of the allegations.
Last visit
Apr 22, 2026
Routine inspections
3
Type A citations
1
Type B citations
0
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Apr 22, 2026, May 9, 2025, May 7, 2024.
Complaints
- March 21, 20221 unfounded
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 415600832
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 52 residents
- Licensed since
- May 11, 2011
- Licensee
- Next Chapter, Inc., the
- Administrator
- Robert Wong
Location
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340 Alta Vista DriveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Joyful Chapter had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Joyful Chapter 1 Type A citation and 0 Type B citations since October 2021. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Joyful Chapter last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on April 22, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Joyful Chapter?+
The state investigated 1 complaint since October 2021. Of the allegations, 0 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 0 unsubstantiated and 1 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.