GORDON LANE CARE CENTER
1821 E CHAPMAN AVE, Fullerton, CA 92831
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How GORDON LANE CARE CENTER Compares
GORDON LANE CARE CENTER is a 99-bed for-profit nursing facility in Fullerton, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (3.1%) is above the California average of 1.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 99 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Fullerton, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.0% — better than the California average of 11.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.1% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (89% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — better than the California average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.1% — worse than the California average of 23.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GORDON LANE CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GORDON LANE CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Fullerton.
How is GORDON LANE CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help GORDON LANE CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.0% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is GORDON LANE CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.1% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does GORDON LANE CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 99 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GORDON LANE CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does GORDON LANE CARE CENTER lag behind other Fullerton options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.3 stars across 7 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Fullerton
Fullerton sits in Orange County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 468,842 (14.8%)
- Median age
- 38.3 years
- Median household income
- $94,441
- Median home value
- $703,800
Demographics for Orange County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fullerton.
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