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Solheim Senior Community

2236 Merton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90041

CCN 555432 · Non-profit, other · 76 certified beds

Continuing care retirement community
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.

Certified for 76 beds, Solheim Senior Community serves Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1990.

CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.

Inspectors recorded 37 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (15, 9, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 48.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 51.1.

CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.

Reported nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 41.0%.

37health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles1 at actual harm or worse
$0fines listed by CMS0 penalties in period
4.4nurse hours per resident per daystate median 4.2
84%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)64 residents a day

Compared with county, state and nation

MeasureThis facilityLos Angeles Co. medianCalifornia medianUS average
Overall star rating2233.0
Health citations, 3 cycles37614428.7
Citations per 100 beds48.769.151.126.8
Total nurse hours per resident day4.44.34.23.9
RN hours per resident day0.40.40.50.7
Nursing staff turnover41.0%34.4%36.4%45.8%
Fines listed$0$12,831$0—

County and state figures are medians across facilities (369 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.

Citations by survey cycle

Cycle 1 (latest)15
Cycle 29
Cycle 313

Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 18 Dec 2025, 11 Oct 2024.

Severity mix: G ×1 D ×19 E ×17

Health deficiencies

Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.

Scope and severity letters (A–L)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C

Survey dateTagWhat the tag requiresSeverityTypeCorrected
18 Dec 2025F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EStandard survey15 Jan 2026
18 Dec 2025F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard survey15 Jan 2026
18 Dec 2025F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.EStandard survey15 Jan 2026
18 Dec 2025F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EStandard survey15 Jan 2026
18 Dec 2025F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey15 Jan 2026
18 Dec 2025F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.EStandard survey15 Jan 2026
18 Dec 2025F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey15 Jan 2026
18 Dec 2025F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.EStandard survey15 Jan 2026
18 Dec 2025F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.EStandard survey15 Jan 2026
18 Dec 2025F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.DStandard survey15 Jan 2026
18 Dec 2025F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard survey15 Jan 2026
18 Dec 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard survey15 Jan 2026
18 Dec 2025F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard survey15 Jan 2026
14 Nov 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint investigation10 Dec 2025
14 Nov 2025F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint investigation10 Dec 2025
11 Oct 2024F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EStandard survey7 Nov 2024
11 Oct 2024F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.EStandard survey7 Nov 2024
11 Oct 2024F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey7 Nov 2024
11 Oct 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey7 Nov 2024
11 Oct 2024F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard survey7 Nov 2024
11 Oct 2024F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard survey7 Nov 2024
11 Oct 2024F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard survey7 Nov 2024
11 Oct 2024F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard survey7 Nov 2024
11 Oct 2024F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.DStandard survey7 Nov 2024
5 Oct 2023F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.EStandard survey31 Oct 2023
5 Oct 2023F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.EStandard survey31 Oct 2023
5 Oct 2023F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.EStandard survey31 Oct 2023
5 Oct 2023F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey31 Oct 2023
5 Oct 2023F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DStandard survey31 Oct 2023
5 Oct 2023F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard survey31 Oct 2023
5 Oct 2023F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DStandard survey31 Oct 2023
5 Oct 2023F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard survey31 Oct 2023
5 Oct 2023F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard survey31 Oct 2023
5 Oct 2023F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.DStandard survey31 Oct 2023
5 Oct 2023F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard survey31 Oct 2023
5 Oct 2023F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DStandard survey31 Oct 2023
5 Oct 2023F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard survey31 Oct 2023

Penalties

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.

Staffing

Total nursing4.41 h
Nurse aides2.69 h
LPN1.28 h
RN0.43 h
Weekend total4.01 h

Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.0%, RNs 25.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.

Quality measures

MeasureResidentsThis facilityCalifornia medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay8.7%8.9%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay1.9%0.3%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay0.9%0.7%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay8.8%1.3%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay6.8%0.8%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay16.8%8.6%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay5.2%3.6%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay15.3%9.1%13.4%

Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.

Ownership

Ownership type: non-profit, other. Legal business name: Solheim Lutheran Home.

OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
Solheim Lutheran HomeOperational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE06/25/1966

Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.

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Alcott Rehabilitation HospitalLos Angeles1215444234.7$9K23 Dec 2025
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Angels Nursing Health CenterLos Angeles495443775.5$72K11 Jun 2026
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Beachside Post AcuteTorrance1105443128.2—19 Dec 2025
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All 369 facilities in Los Angeles County

Questions and answers

How many deficiencies has Solheim Senior Community been cited for?

37 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.

Has Solheim Senior Community been fined?

CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.

How does staffing at Solheim Senior Community compare?

Reported total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.

Who operates Solheim Senior Community?

Ownership type is non-profit, other. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Solheim Lutheran Home. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.

When was Solheim Senior Community last inspected?

The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Dec 2025.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.

Provenance

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.