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Joyful Chapter
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 52 residents
- Phone
- (650) 827-5228
- Address
- 340 Alta Vista Drive
- Licensed since
San Mateo County context
209*CCLD
Total facilities
6.0*CCLD
Avg citations
8.1*CCLD
Avg visits
1.9*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
1 citation on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
- 87211(a)(D)Type A
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.
Inspection record
8 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-04-22.
4 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in South San Francisco
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Joyful Chapter licensed in California?
Yes, Joyful Chapter is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2011.
How many citations does Joyful Chapter have?
Joyful Chapter has 1 citation on record: 1 Type A (more serious) citation. It has received 8 visits (4 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 3 other visits).
When was Joyful Chapter last inspected?
Joyful Chapter was last inspected on April 22, 2026 (6 weeks ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Joyful Chapter?
Joyful Chapter is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 52 residents. It is located in South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California.
How does Joyful Chapter compare to other assisted living facilities in San Mateo County?
Joyful Chapter has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 6.0 citations per facility. There are 209 assisted living facilities in San Mateo County.
Does Joyful Chapter have any serious violations?
Joyful Chapter has 1 Type A citation on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to residents. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Joyful Chapter had any complaint inspections?
Joyful Chapter has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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