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State licensedAssisted Living
Breath of Sunshine
North Hills, CaliforniaState inspected Nov 25, 2025, 2 citations since 2023
About Breath of Sunshine
Breath of Sunshine brings personalized assisted living to North Hills, California, where compassionate care meets everyday independence. Our team supports residents with daily living needs while honoring the choices that matter most to them.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#197610456, Licensed
Location
North Hills, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
8627 NORWICH AVE, North Hills, California 91343
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Breath of Sunshine. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Breath of Sunshine on November 25, 2025.
Since July 2023, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 2 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits and 3 other visits.
Inspectors issued 2 Type B citations. A Type B citation means a potential risk if not corrected.
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 found 1 allegation substantiated.
Last visit
Nov 25, 2025
Routine inspections
2
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
2
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Other visits | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Aug 12, 2025, Aug 20, 2024.
Complaints
- November 25, 20251 allegation substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- 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
- 197610456
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- August 17, 2023
- Licensee
- Breath of Sunshine Inc
- Administrator
- Simonian,ruzanna
Location
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8627 NORWICH AVENorth Hills, CA 91343
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Breath of Sunshine had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Breath of Sunshine 0 Type A citations and 2 Type B citations since July 2023. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Breath of Sunshine last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on November 25, 2025. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Breath of Sunshine?+
The state investigated 1 complaint since July 2023. Of the allegations, 1 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 1 unsubstantiated and 0 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.