Experience the difference of a space designed for movement and peace. From our signature circular hallways that prevent confusion to our secure, sun-filled gardens, see how Solheim’s intentional architecture fosters independence and dignity for every memory care resident.

A compassionate nurse at Solheim Senior Community gently placing a warm blanket over a senior man's shoulders during an outdoor stroll in Eagle Rock, California.

Discover how Solheim Senior Community's nonprofit model prioritizes resident dignity through every stage of aging. From specialized nursing support in Eagle Rock to vibrant social activities like knitting and group discussion, our campus provides a 'Forever Home' where seniors thrive physically and socially.

When the evening shadows grow long, you shouldn't have to face the challenges of dementia alone. Our specialized nursing team is trained to provide the gentle redirection and professional support your loved one needs to navigate the 'witching hour' with dignity and peace.

Choosing a memory care facility in Los Angeles can feel overwhelming, especially when families are making decisions under pressure. This guide breaks down what truly matters—from safety design and staffing to costs and care quality—so you can confidently evaluate your options and choose the right level of support for your loved one.

Not sure when it’s time for memory care? Here are 12 clear signs—like wandering, sundowning, falls, and medication mistakes—plus a simple tour checklist to help your family choose the safest next step with confidence.

Memory care and assisted living may sound similar, but they serve different needs. This guide explains how they compare, when memory care may be the safer choice, and what families should look for when evaluating senior living options.

Each year Solheim Lutheran Home (dba Solheim Senior Community) holds an Annual Meeting of the Corporation. We are proud to have been serving seniors for over 102 years and look forward to what God has in store for us this year!

Resolutions are marvelous, whenever we make them. But before we can chart where we want to go, we need to honestly assess where we currently are.

Like every year, 2024 had points high and low. There were times that we liked and times that we didn’t. Let’s take a good look at all of it—the good, bad and in-between—so we can deliberately choose more of what worked, and less of what didn’t.

The one caveat: no unfriendly self-judgment! The purpose of this review is to be helpful, not harsh. If you’re the sort of person who regularly reads this sort of blog, you’re already committed to being the best you can be, and we like that about you. So, maybe you could use a gentle tweak here or there. So, who couldn’t?

In the spirit of self-loving honesty, here’s a handy worksheet to help you review.

While we’re celebrating the ever-popular Solheim Senior Community’s 100 years of serving seniors, let’s take a tour through one hundred years of popular music. Feel free to sing along!

In 1923, Adolph Larson envisioned “a cozy Christian home to rest when the sun goeth down” and Solheim Lutheran Home was created in Eagle Rock, California. One year later, Al Jolson recorded “California, Here I Come,” a song often called the unofficial state song of California. (The official state song is 1913’s “I Love You California.” Agreed: “California Here I Come” is infinitely better.)

Bette Davis said it best: “Old age is no place for sissies.” One of the toughest parts of aging—one we don’t talk about very much—is loneliness. Because as we age, we start losing the emotional support systems we’ve spent a lifetime creating, and that loss is painful.

Maybe our beloved mate or favorite sister or longtime best friend has died. Maybe we’ve had to geographically relocate for financial or familial reasons, leaving our treasured friends behind. Or maybe close friendships have suddenly and dramatically ruptured, leaving us emotionally bereft.

With summer speeding by it’ll be Halloween before we know it, which means it’s almost time to slip on our masks—the glamorous, mysterious, romantic kind!

This October 28, Solheim Senior Community celebrates our Centennial with our first ever Masquerade Ball, and you are invited! The theme is “Unmasking Solheim’s Second Century,” which you can interpret in any fabulous way you like.

Remember the Summer of Love? It was San Francisco, 1967, and anything felt possible. Music was psychedelic, flowers had power, and we chanted to make love, not war. The song “Love the One You’re With” hadn’t yet hit the airwaves, but that philosophy was nearing a zeitgeist.

Each year Solheim Lutheran Home (dba Solheim Senior Community) holds an Annual Meeting of the Corporation. This is a particularly special year, as Solheim celebrates our Centennial Year! We are proud to have been serving seniors for 100 years and look forward to what God has in store for us as we enter our 2nd century of service.

In 1923, Los Angeles resident Adolph Larson, a Norwegian emigrant, envisioned a “cozy Christian home for aged Norwegians” and, with the backing of his men’s church group, he founded Solheim Lutheran Home in Eagle Rock, California. In the 100 years since, Solheim has provided a safe, comfortable and caring haven for senior men and women of diverse nationalities, races and religions.

What was happening in the world 100 years ago? Let’s refresh.

Look in the mirror. Say the word “yes” and watch how your whole face lights up, from your crinkly eyes to your sincerely wide smile.

Now say the word “no.” Even when you say it nicely, look how stony your face becomes. Your eye light dims, the curtains come down and your energy plummets.

Many of us have doctors—or family or friends or a particularly persistent partner—who frequently encourage/nudge/order us to exercise.

“I know, I know,” we respond. “It’s just that exercise takes so much effort!”

Yes, exercise does require effort; that’s rather the point. No one’s suggesting you launch into a 90-minute spin class or run an immediate 5K. Exercise can be nice and easy. It might even be … fun!