Nursing homes › California › Solheim Senior Community
2236 Merton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90041 · 3232577518 · 76 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: Non profit - Other.
Total nurse staffing: 4.41 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.43. Weekend total: 4.01. Nursing staff turnover: 41%.
All-time on record: 37 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-18 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-12-18 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-12-18 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-12-18 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-12-18 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-12-18 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-12-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-12-18 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-12-18 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-12-18 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-12-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-12-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-12-18 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-11-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-12-10 |
| 2025-11-14 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-10 |
| 2024-10-11 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-07 |
| 2024-10-11 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-07 |
| 2024-10-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-07 |
| 2024-10-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-07 |
| 2024-10-11 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-07 |
| 2024-10-11 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-07 |
| 2024-10-11 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-07 |
| 2024-10-11 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-07 |
| 2024-10-11 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-07 |
| 2023-10-05 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-31 |
| 2023-10-05 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-31 |
| 2023-10-05 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-31 |
| 2023-10-05 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-31 |
| 2023-10-05 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-31 |
| 2023-10-05 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-31 |
| 2023-10-05 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-31 |
| 2023-10-05 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-31 |
| 2023-10-05 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-31 |
| 2023-10-05 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-31 |
| 2023-10-05 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-31 |
| 2023-10-05 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-31 |
| 2023-10-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-31 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUER, SUSAN | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/11/2023 |
| BOS, BRENDA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2022 |
| EGGE, PAUL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2022 |
| GERRINGER, ROBERT | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| KALLMAN, KENNETH | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2021 |
| KEEDY, CL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2020 |
| NAVARRO, ADRIA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2022 |
| STARK, SUSAN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/12/2014 |
| ODEN, SAMUEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2020 |
| SOLHEIM LUTHERAN HOME | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/25/1966 |
| AUER, SUSAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/11/2023 |
| BOS, BRENDA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/05/2022 |
| COX, THOMAS | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/09/2024 |
| EGGE, PAUL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/10/2018 |
| GARCIA, FREDERICK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/09/2024 |
| JOHNSON, JOSEPH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/09/2024 |
| KILLIAN, CHARLES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/11/2023 |
| MAGARDORNYAN, EKIK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/09/2024 |
| MOHR, GARRY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/09/2024 |
| NAVARRO, ADRIA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/05/2022 |
| PIERCE, MEG | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/24/2020 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 555432. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.