Solheim Lutheran Home

“Solheim lutheran home restated its bylaws in october 2015. Following are the most significant changes: 1) members of the board are also members of the corporation; 2) the number of the board increased from 16 to 18 members; 3) one of the board members is a resident of solheim lutheran home.”

“The members of the corporation consist of each currently functioning congregation of the southwest california synod of the evangelical lutheran church in america "elca" that elects to be considered a constituent congregation of the corporation.”

“Each member congregation is invited annually to select two persons as voting delegates to the annual meeting of the members. The delegates at the annual meeting select the directors of the board, except for the position held by the bishop of the southwest california synod of the elca or his/her designee. The members also have the right to remove a director of the board with or without cause.”

“Amendments to the corporation bylaws are recommended by the board and subject to the approval by the voting members of the corporation.”

“The review of the entire form 990 prior to its filing was performed by the executive director, the chief financial officer, and the members of the board of directors.”

“All members of the governing body are required to sign a conflict of interest statement annually. New board members sign this statement in the month of their election or appointment. If a conflict arises from a new activity or other interest, the board member shall promptly disclose the same in writing to the president of the board. Any board member who has a conflict of interest will refrain from voting on issues related to that interest. The president of the board and executive director are responsible for monitoring the conflict of interest policy. All employees sign a conflict of interest statement as part of the employee handbook upon hire. Solheim maintains a written formal policy for document retention and destruction as well.”

“Members of the executive committee of the board are responsible for reviewing and approving the compensation of the executive director based on an annual written evaluation and compensation tables published by leadingage. This salary survey is conducted annually and includes data specific to not-for-profit retirement communities and reported by geographic region and comparable position. The executive director reviews the appropriateness of the compensation of the chief financial officer and other positions within the organization using the same salary surveys. These salary surveys are also used to determine the appropriateness of wages and salaries paid. The policies and personnel committee of the board of directors reviews a detailed salary schedule for all positions as part of the annual budget process.”

“Solheim makes the following documents available to the public by providing copies upon request or making them available for inspection at the corporate office: irs form 990, audited financial statements, annual report, irs tax exemption determination letter, and conflict of interest policy. The irs form 990 is also available at www.guidestar.org. Audited financial statements are an attachment to each new continuing care contract. Summarized financial statements are presented to the residents of solheim on a quarterly basis during a town meeting, are included in the annual report, and are published annually in the southwest california synod elca, bulletin of reports.”

“Solheim lutheran home is a single site not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in the eagle rock neighborhood of the city of los angeles, california. Founded in 1923, solheim provides 24-hour high quality residential and assisted living services, memory care and skilled nursing care to older adults of all faiths. We offer our residents a full, vibrant senior living experience. We place special emphasis on wellness activities and community access for our residents. We have a wellness center and full-time wellness coordinator so that our residents are able to stay physically and mentally healthy. In 2013 solheim opened a rehabilitation center to provide physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and more to enable older adults to regain mobility and control of their lives in a safe an supportive environment. Two wheelchair accessible vans and a 30 passenger wheelchair accessible bus enable residents to go on outings regardless of their mobility. Solheim provided services for an average population of 152 residents in 2015. With dedicated staff that has an average length of employment greater than nine years, solheim aspires to partner with each resident and his/her family to provide individualized service and a true feeling of community. Due to the existence of the board designated benevolent fund and contributions received, solheim was able to provide approximately $197,000 worth of uncompensated care to residents who were unable to pay standard fees. Solheim is a teaching site for health care students who spent over 2,800 clinical hours on the premises in 2015. The students are guided by solheim's residents and staff to learn the best approaches to working with a senior population. Our thriving volunteer program attracts students, family members, community members and congregation members who add to the quality of life. Solheim is the fiscal agent for lutheran health ministries of the foothills, a local not-for-profit organization, to provide parish nurse visitation services, along with health promotion activities, to the surrounding communities. Solheim welcomes community groups on campus, including the eagle rock chamber of commerce and church fellowship groups. Solheim also serves as a polling place for various elections.”

“Change in value of split-interest agreement -12,855.”

“The organization has an audit committee that assumes responsiblity for the oversight of the audit and for the selection of an independent accounting firm. There are no changes to these processes from the prior year.”