Solheim Senior Community
A Medicare-certified nursing home in Los Angeles, CA with 76 certified beds. Ownership: non profit, other. CMS rates it 2 of 5 overall (below average).
- Health inspections2 of 5
- Staffing4 of 5
- Quality measures3 of 5
- Long-stay quality4 of 5
- Short-stay quality1 of 5
This home against the U.S. average
| Measure | This home | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 | 2.8 of 5 |
| Staffing | 4 of 5 | 2.9 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 | 3.6 of 5 |
| RN hours per resident per day | 0.43 | 0.685 |
| Deficiencies, latest survey | 15 | 9.2 |
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, file processed Jul 1, 2026; U.S. averages across all 14,693 certified homes. The inspection rating compares homes within their state; staffing and quality use national thresholds.
Facility details
- CMS Certification Number555432
- Address2236 Merton Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90041
- CountyLos Angeles
- OwnershipNon profit, other
- Certified beds76
- Residents per day, average64
- Phone(323) 257-7518
Inspections, fines and penalties
- Deficiencies, latest survey15 (U.S. average 9.2)
- From complaints2
- FinesNone on record
- Payment denials and other penalties0
Survey cycles
| Survey | Date | Standard | Complaint | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest (cycle 1) | Dec 18, 2025 | 13 | 2 | 97 |
Source: The deficiency score weights each citation by scope and severity; a higher score is worse.
0.43 registered-nurse hours per resident per day
Source: Reported RN hours from CMS Payroll-Based Journal, file processed Jul 1, 2026.
What the record shows
Solheim Senior Community is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility in Los Angeles, CA (CCN 555432) operating under non profit - other ownership, with 76 certified beds and an average daily census of about 64 residents. CMS assigned it a 2-star Overall rating on the Five-Star Quality Rating System (below average), built from a 2/5 Health Inspection component, a 4/5 Staffing component, and a 3/5 Quality Measures component. This page uses 14,693 Medicare-certified nursing-home records from CMS Care Compare, with NPPES context where available. Every figure is traceable in the methodology.
On compliance, CMS records show 15 total deficiencies on the most recent survey cycle (2 complaint-based) - the national average is 9.2 deficiencies per facility, so Solheim Senior Community currently sits above that baseline. RN staffing is 0.43 hours per resident per day, which is 37% below the national average of 0.685 hours, a CMS-reported figure derived from payroll-based journal (PBJ) submissions.
Use the rating breakdown and inspection cycles above to look past the single headline star, the Overall rating is a weighted composite, and facilities with identical headline stars can have very different underlying Health Inspection or Quality Measures profiles. Important: PlainDoctor presents CMS Five-Star Quality Rating data exactly as published at data.cms.gov (file processed Jul 1, 2026) and does not calculate custom scores or rankings. This page is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a placement recommendation, or a substitute for visiting the facility in person. Before selecting a nursing home for yourself or a family member, read the full CMS survey reports, tour the property, interview staff, and consult licensed clinicians and elder-care advisors about medical and financial implications.
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Common questions
What is Solheim Senior Community's overall CMS rating?
Solheim Senior Community has a 2-star overall CMS rating (Below average). Health inspection: 2/5. Staffing: 4/5. Quality measures: 3/5.
How many beds does Solheim Senior Community have?
Solheim Senior Community has 76 Medicare-certified beds with an average of 64 residents per day.
What are CMS Five-Star ratings?
CMS rates nursing homes on a 1-5 star scale based on health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. Five stars means much above average; one star means much below average. Ratings are updated monthly based on the most recent survey data.
How does Solheim Senior Community's staffing compare to the national average?
Solheim Senior Community has 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, which is 37% below the national average of 0.685 hours.
How many deficiencies does Solheim Senior Community have?
Solheim Senior Community has 15 total deficiencies, which is above the national average of 9.2. Of these, 2 are complaint-based deficiencies.
Who owns Solheim Senior Community?
Solheim Senior Community is operated under Non profit - Other ownership. The facility has 76 certified beds and is located in Los Angeles, California.
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Jul 1, 2026 (data.cms.gov); facility identified by CMS Certification Number 555432. A directory of public records, not medical advice: visit the home and read its survey reports before deciding.
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