ElderGrade
B

71.9/100

Above average

Solheim Senior Community

2236 Merton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90041

CMS 2/5 stars #101 of 369 in Los Angeles County (323) 257-7518
Certified beds
76
Occupancy
84%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

18.9/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -7.1 for 37 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.48 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.43 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 41% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.41 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.43 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.01 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 41.00%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 37 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 18, 2025 (8 months ago).

E Dec 18, 2025 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 18, 2025 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 18, 2025 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 18, 2025 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 18, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 18, 2025 F0814

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 18, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 18, 2025 F0881

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
AUER, SUSAN Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BOS, BRENDA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
EGGE, PAUL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GERRINGER, ROBERT Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KALLMAN, KENNETH Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KEEDY, CL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
NAVARRO, ADRIA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
STARK, SUSAN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ODEN, SAMUEL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SOLHEIM LUTHERAN HOME Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
AUER, SUSAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BOS, BRENDA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Solheim Senior Community

What is the ElderGrade for Solheim Senior Community? +

Solheim Senior Community holds an ElderGrade of B (71.9 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Solheim Senior Community? +

Residents receive an average of 4.41 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Solheim Senior Community been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 37 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Solheim Senior Community accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Solheim Senior Community is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.