Nursing home

Solheim Senior Community

2236 Merton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90041

★★★★★Overall Medicare rating
★★★★★Health inspections
★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures

Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.

Findings, latest cycle15
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles1
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds76

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 37 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

1 Actual harm to a resident36 No harm, but a risk of harm

Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.

Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Dec 18, 2025Building and environmentMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. (F0919)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 15, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Infection controlImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (F0881)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 15, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 15, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Resident assessment and care planningSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 15, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Food and nutritionDispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F0814)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 15, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 15, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Food and nutritionEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F0804)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 15, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 15, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Quality of life and careProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F0686)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 15, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 15, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Quality of life and careProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F0677)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 15, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Resident rightsHonor 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. (F0584)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 15, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 15, 2026
Nov 14, 2025Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)Actual harm to a resident
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Dec 10, 2025
Nov 14, 2025Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Dec 10, 2025
Oct 11, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 7, 2024
Oct 11, 2024Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 7, 2024
Oct 11, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure 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. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 7, 2024
Oct 11, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 7, 2024
Oct 11, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsImplement 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. (F0758)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 7, 2024
Oct 11, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 7, 2024
Oct 11, 2024Quality of life and careProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 7, 2024
Oct 11, 2024Quality of life and careProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F0692)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 7, 2024
Oct 11, 2024Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 7, 2024
Earlier inspections (13)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Oct 5, 2023Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 31, 2023
Oct 5, 2023Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Oct 31, 2023
Oct 5, 2023Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure 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. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Oct 31, 2023
Oct 5, 2023Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F0760)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 31, 2023
Oct 5, 2023Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Oct 31, 2023
Oct 5, 2023Quality of life and careProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F0692)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 31, 2023
Oct 5, 2023Quality of life and careProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F0686)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Oct 31, 2023
Oct 5, 2023Quality of life and careEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. (F0676)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 31, 2023
Oct 5, 2023Resident assessment and care planningDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F0657)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 31, 2023
Oct 5, 2023Resident assessment and care planningCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (F0655)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 31, 2023
Oct 5, 2023Resident rightsImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F0580)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 31, 2023
Oct 5, 2023Resident rightsReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 31, 2023
Oct 5, 2023Resident rightsEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (F0552)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 31, 2023

Fines and payment denials

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day4.06California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.39California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends3.74California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year43.5%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds76
Residents per day, average69.3
OwnershipNon-profit, other
Legal business nameSolheim Lutheran Home
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceMay 15, 1990
Part of a continuing care retirement communityYes

Questions to ask when you call

Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov

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