Quick answers
- Where is Solheim Senior Community?
- 2236 Merton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90041, in Los Angeles County, California.
- What is the phone number of Solheim Senior Community?
- (323) 257-7518, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Solheim Senior Community?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Solheim Senior Community been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Solheim Senior Community.
- What did inspectors find at Solheim Senior Community?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 5, 2023 to December 18, 2025), Medicare lists 37 health citations; the most serious was level G. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (October 5, 2023 to December 18, 2025), Solheim Senior Community had 37 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 4.06 hours per resident per day; the California average is 4.54 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: December 18, 2025 — 15 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 14, 2025 (complaint investigation); December 18, 2025 (standard health inspection).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 14 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0550 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0677 Level E
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0686 Level E
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0814 Level E
“Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0881 Level E
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0919 Level E
“Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.”
F0584 Level D
“Honor 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.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
Previous cycle: October 11, 2024 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 11, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 9 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0759 Level E
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0758 Level D
“Implement 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.”
F0761 Level D
“Ensure 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.”
Earlier cycle: October 5, 2023 — 13 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 5, 2023 (standard health inspection).
Show 13 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0686 Level E
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0759 Level E
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0761 Level E
“Ensure 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.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0552 Level D
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0655 Level D
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0676 Level D
“Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (10)
K0223 Level E
“Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0923 Level D
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0351 Level E
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0341 Level D
“Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.39 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.14 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.52 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.06 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.74 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.20 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 43.5% | 36.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 42.9% | 37.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Solheim Lutheran Home.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auer, Susan | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | June 11, 2023 |
| Solheim Lutheran Home | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | June 25, 1966 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 76 |
| Average residents per day | 69.3 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – other |
| Legal business name | Solheim Lutheran Home |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1990-05-15 |
| Part of a continuing care retirement community | Yes |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 2236 Merton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90041 |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (323) 257‑7518 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555432 |
| Name in Medicare records | SOLHEIM SENIOR COMMUNITY |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Ararat Convalescent Hospital0.1 mi · Los Angeles, CA · 4 of 5 stars
- College Vista Post-Acute0.6 mi · Los Angeles, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Glendale Adventist Medical Center DP/SNF1.0 mi · Glendale, CA · 5 of 5 stars
- Ararat Post Acute1.1 mi · Glendale, CA · 5 of 5 stars
- Glendale Post Acute Center1.4 mi · Glendale, CA · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Glendale Adventist Medical Center0.9 mi · Glendale, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center2.3 mi · Glendale, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- USC Verdugo Hills Hospital2.5 mi · Glendale, CA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13