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Sunshine Board and Care Harbor

Small home·Licensed for 6·Harbor City, California

LicensedLicence #198320709
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Typical starting rate$5,000 a monthTypical in Los Angeles County · likely $3,650–$6,850
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitJuly 16, 2026CDSS inspection record

Sunshine Board and Care Harbor is a small care home in Harbor City — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents.

Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

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

Quick answers about Sunshine Board and Care Harbor

Is Sunshine Board and Care Harbor licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

How many residents is Sunshine Board and Care Harbor licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Has Sunshine Board and Care Harbor been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is Sunshine Board and Care Harbor still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does Sunshine Board and Care Harbor cost?

$5,000 a month to start is typical in Los Angeles County, likely $3,650–$6,850. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Too few nearby homes publish a rate, so this is the typical starting rate 218 small homes publish in Los Angeles County, with a wider likely range. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 8 other homes of a similar licensed size in Harbor City that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $4,500 a month, and the middle figure is $4,250 (n = 8 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 Sunshine Board and Care Harbor take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 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 Sunshine Board and Care Harbor Corporation, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Can Sunshine Board and Care Harbor keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Sunshine Board and Care Harbor license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “SUNSHINE BOARD AND CARE HARBOR”, per the CDSS roster as of August 30, 2026.
  • License #198320709. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed to Sunshine Board and Care Harbor Corporation, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed: the year is not on file — the roster carries no first-license date for it. Ask: “When did this license start?”
  • 2 state inspection visits on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is July 16, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 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

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • BedriddenApproved by the state

State licensing record · September 13, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY IN ROOMS 1,3,4. ONE (1) BEDRIDDEN ALLOWED IN ROOM 2. WAIVER GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR SIX (6).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

3 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

What it costs here

Typical starting rate

$5,000a month to start

Likely $3,650–$6,850

From homes this size in Los Angeles County · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,000a month

Likely $3,650–$6,950

With a shared room and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$5,000likely $3,650–$6,850

    Too few nearby homes publish a rate, so this is the typical starting rate 218 small homes publish in Los Angeles County, with a wider likely range. 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 (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $3,650–$6,950
$5,000
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,550–$9,800
$7,000
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • 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 September 23, 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.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
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 community 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.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWhy this is a county figure

Too few nearby homes publish a rate, so this is the typical starting rate 218 small homes publish in Los Angeles County, with a wider likely range. 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.

Where it is

  • 1620 Oakhorne Drive, Harbor City, CA 90710Address from the public record · September 13, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

A map position is not on file for this address.

The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2026, the state has filed 2 documents for this home, and its records count 2 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 16, 2026.

On file since
2026
State visits
2
Most recent visit
July 16, 2026

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints0typical 0

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations.

The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents

20262 state visits · 2 documents
Jul 16, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On July 16, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ernand Dabuet conducted an announced visit to this facility. LPA was greeted and accompanied by applicant Rustico Punzalan, Jr., during the inspection. CCLD received an application on February 3, 2026. The initial license application was for a Residential Facility for the Elderly, serving individuals aged 60 and above. The applicant requested a capacity of (5) non-ambulatory, of which (1) may be bedridden for Bedroom #2. Bedrooms #1, #3, and #4 approved for non-ambulatory. Structure: The facility consists of (4) resident bedrooms and (3) resident bathrooms. The facility is situated in a residential neighborhood. The facility has its kitchen, living room, dining room, outdoor patio area, and laundry room in the garage. The passageways, walkways, and steps are free from obstructions. Resident's Bedroom: The facility had four (4) rooms with (6) twin-size beds, one (1) chair, one (1) nightstand, one (1) dresser, and one (1) table lamp. All rooms had ample storage in the closets. The facility allows residents to either furnish their rooms with their own furniture or utilize furniture provided by the licensee. Bathrooms: Each unit has a bathroom. All bathrooms have a working toilet, washbasin, and shower with grab bars. (Evaluation Report Continues LIC 90969-C) Linens & Hygiene Supplies: Beds have the required linens and supplies, including pillowcases, mattress pads, fitted sheets, blankets, and bedspreads. The facility also provides linen and furnishings for residents who may require their own, as well as hygiene supplies. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu: Emergency phone numbers, exit plan, and menu are posted and readily available for review throughout the facility. There are three fire extinguishers in the kitchen, the dining room, the garage, and they are fully charged. All rooms have a telephone line available and internet services. All exit doors have sensors. Food Service: Dishes, cups, and flatware are stored in the kitchen, inspected, and in good condition. Knives, cutlery, and other sharp kitchen utensils are stored in kitchen drawers. Food is stored properly in the kitchen and includes both perishable and non-perishable items. Smoke Detectors: Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the interior. Hardwired smoke detectors throughout the common areas and in each resident’s room. Carbon monoxide detectors in each resident’s room. The facility is equipped with central air and heat throughout the facility. Water Temperature: The water temperature ranged from 105.0 degrees F. throughout the kitchen and bathrooms. Toxins: All toxins are stored in storage closets underneath the kitchen cabinet and the garage cabinets. (Evaluation Report Continues LIC 90969-C) Appliances: The facility had gas stove burners, a microwave, a washer, and a dryer. The kitchen also had small appliances, which included a rice cooker and an air fryer. There are two refrigerators in the kitchen and the other in the garage. The refrigerator maintains a temperature of at least 45 degrees Fahrenheit for proper food storage. A freezer is at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Medications, First-Aid Kit & Book: Several first aid kits are available and stored at the kitchen cabinet. They have at least the following: a thermometer, tweezers, scissors, antiseptic, bandages, gauze, and a current first-aid manual. The residents’ medications will be stored in the kitchen cabinets. Resident & Staff Files: Records for staff and residents are stored in the kitchen cabinets. Reading Material, Games, Equipment & Materials: The facility has board games, books, magazines, and other recreational materials for resident use, stored in the hallway table. Pool/Jacuzzi & Pets: No jacuzzi or pool in the area. The Admission Agreement or Plan of Operation did not include the acceptance of pets. Fire clearance: A Fire Clearance inspection was conducted on February 27, 2026, with approval for a capacity of (5) non-ambulatory and (1) for bedridden. Security: Currently, the facility does not have interior surveillance cameras in common areas. (Evaluation Report continues LIC 9099-C) PowerPoint - Component III: (LPA) Dabuet conducted the pre-licensing inspection and provided information on how to operate the facility in substantial compliance with Component III. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report has been furnished to the applicant, RUSTICO PUNZALAN, JR. (LPA) Dabuet will submit a copy of this facility evaluation report to the Central Applications Unit (CAU) for review. If the applicant has questions about the status of their application, they are instructed to contact the CAU Analyst assigned to their application. END OF REPORTthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 16, 2026
Jul 3, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: INITIAL Capacity: 06 Census : 0 Method: Telephone call with CAB COMP II Participants: RUSTICO PUNZALAN JR; RUBY PUNZALAN Administrator/Licensee participated in COMP II via telephone call with CAB analyst. Identification of the Administrator/Licensee was verified by confirming driver’s license number. During COMP II, Administrator/Licensee confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. Administrator/Licensee was advised to email signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID to CAB. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Administrator/Licensee's understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 3, 2026
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe 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 and the questions below stand in their place.

Life here

Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.

The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.

Before you call

Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.

  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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