Weekly Update April 5, 2024
April 5, 2024
To: Solheim Employees, Residents, Family Members and Stakeholders
From: Sam Oden, CEO of Solheim Senior Community
We have had a number of new residents join our community in the last few months, and we are thrilled to share what we like to call the “Solheim Feeling” with them! To that end, I encourage you all to make a point of warmly welcoming our newest residents. We have many opportunities here on campus to gather as a group (as well as in smaller groups) and bond with one another – often over a meal – to create the sort of lasting relationships and wonderful memories that have made this community so special and enduring over the last 100 years. It is not only our staff, but our residents and family members and friends, that help us maintain the quality of life and care that Solheim has come to be known for… and I want to thank you for doing your part to keep that legacy going as we head into our second century of serving seniors here in Eagle Rock!
Speaking of quality of life, I’d also like to repeat last week’s great news: I am thrilled to announce yet another exceptional milestone that Solheim Senior Community has achieved - our Skilled Nursing Facility has earned a “5-star rating” based on our 2023 performance outcomes. This rating, administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), places Solheim among the top echelon of skilled nursing facilities nationwide (top 10%). It is a testament to the dedication, skill, and compassionate care provided by our staff, aligning seamlessly with our mission to offer abundant living for older adults in a caring faith-based community filled with love, peace, dignity, and security.
Achieving a 5-star rating is a challenging endeavor – reflecting measurable excellence across multiple dimensions of care, including health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Only a select group of facilities ever meet the rigorous standards required to attain this level of recognition. Thank you all for your ongoing support and commitment to Solheim. Together, we can and will continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and their families and friends.
I’d also like to take a moment to thank our USC Occupational Therapy students who have also been joining us here at Solheim for the last couple of months -- and I’m sad to say that this week is their last week. We shared some wonderful farewell events throughout the week, and will welcome the next group of Occupational Therapy students anytime!
Masks are strongly recommended for visitors. Staff who are not vaccinated with both the influenza and COVID -19 vaccines for 2023- 2024 winter season are still required to wear a mask in the Health Center/ Skilled Nursing campus. Masks will be provided at the Front Desk. All Solheim visitors and staff members must continue to conduct self-screening for symptoms of possible COVID-19 infection prior to entry.
If you have any specific questions, please direct them to Tina Antypas at 323 257-7518 X225 or tantypas@solheimsenior.org.