GORDON LANE CARE CENTER
1821 E CHAPMAN AVE, FULLERTON, CA 92831
Falls short of federal staffing minimum — elevated deficiency count.
Quality Breakdown
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RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. Federal minimum: 0.55 hrs.
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0.32 ✗ Below federal minimum (0.55) |
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Health Deficiencies
Violations found during federal inspections over the last 3 years.
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28 |
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CMS Ratings
Overall and Staffing quality ratings from CMS (1-5 stars).
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Quality: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Staffing: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
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NursingHomeGrade Score
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36/100 |
Data last updated: April 12, 2026
Inspection Deficiencies
Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).
Most recent inspection (August 4, 2025)
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2025
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2025
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Environmental Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 2, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 2, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2025
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 30, 2025
Inspection cycle 2 (April 12, 2024)
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 25, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 25, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 19, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 7, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 19, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 7, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 25, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 27, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 7, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 27, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 27, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 19, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 12, 2024
Inspection cycle 3 (August 24, 2023)
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 23, 2023
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 23, 2023
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 8, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 23, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 8, 2022
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 8, 2022
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 8, 2022
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 8, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 8, 2022
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 31, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 23, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 23, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 23, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 23, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 18, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 8, 2022
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 8, 2022
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 8, 2022
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 8, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 5, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 11, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 23, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 23, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 18, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 8, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 8, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 8, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 23, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 23, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 8, 2022
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 5, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 11, 2023
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 11, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 23, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 23, 2023
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