8627 Norwich Ave
North Hills, CA 91343
6 beds • Est. 2023 (2 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW) • Get directions
2 minor state citations and 1 verified complaint since 2023 across 7 inspections, with no serious citations on record. The verified complaint, substantiated in November 2025, found the facility improperly charged a resident's family $1,200 for 10 days after the resident's death while belongings remained at the facility; the licensee ultimately refunded the amount in full. A separate minor citation from May 2025 found the licensee failed to submit a required death report to the Licensing Division following that same resident's passing. The second minor citation, issued following the August 2023 pre-licensing visit, is not described in the available narratives. Annual inspections in August 2024 and August 2025 found the facility in good physical condition, with functioning safety equipment, adequate food supplies, secured knives, and no immediate health or safety hazards noted by inspectors. The facility has been operating since mid-2023 and is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents.
Breath of Sunshine is a 6-bed assisted living home in North Hills, part of a small network of three residential care homes in the San Fernando Valley including locations in Northridge and Arleta. The home offers medication management, daily activities, daily registered nurse visits, physical therapy, and MD services.
Multilingual caregivers speak English, Spanish, Armenian, and Russian, with a 3:1 resident-to-caregiver ratio. The home accepts Medi-Cal through the ALW program.
Daily registered nurse visits
A registered nurse visits every day — not just on-call, but physically present. For a 6-bed home, this level of medical oversight is exceptional and provides real peace of mind for families with health-complex loved ones.
3:1 resident-to-caregiver ratio
Three residents per caregiver is an outstanding ratio that means genuine personal attention. In larger facilities, ratios of 8:1 or higher are common. This is a meaningful differentiator.
Four languages spoken by caregivers
Staff speaks English, Spanish, Armenian, and Russian. For families in the diverse San Fernando Valley, finding a home where caregivers can communicate with your loved one in their native language is a significant comfort.
On-site physical therapy and MD services
Physical therapy and physician services come to the home. Residents don't need to be transported to outside appointments for routine medical care — a major convenience that reduces disruption and stress.
Very new — only 2 years of operation
Licensed in August 2023, this is one of the newest homes in the area. Ask about how the home has developed its routines and what changes have been made since opening.
Sparse online information
The website is minimal — a single page with basic information and photos. You won't learn much online. Call directly and schedule an in-person visit to evaluate the home properly.
Small operator with three locations
Breath of Sunshine runs three homes in the Valley. While this shows growth, it's still a small operation without the resources of a larger organization. Ask about backup staffing and emergency protocols.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
8627 Norwich Ave, North Hills, CA 91343
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