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Nursing homes in Fullerton, CA

All 7 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Fullerton, with Medicare ratings, federal fines and inspection citations. Best overall rating first.

7certified nursing homes
4rated 4 or 5 stars overall

How Fullerton compares

 FullertonOrange CountyCalifornia
Nursing homes7721,165
Average Medicare overall rating3.43.03.2
Rated 4 or 5 stars57%36%46%
Citations per home, last 3 years52.760.141.3
Serious citations per home0.10.31.0
Homes with a federal fine14%21%39%

Serious means actual harm or immediate danger (Medicare severity G–L). Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

Statewide: most serious citations and fines
Nursing homes at a glance
Nursing homeOverallInspectionsStaffingCitations, 3 yrsSeriousFines
Greenfield Care Center of Fullerton, LLC
99 beds
★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★★ 24 0 None
Park Vista at Morningside
99 beds
★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★★ 38 1 $8,425
St. Catherine Healthcare
99 beds
★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆ 41 0 None
Terrace View Care Center
59 beds
★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆ 58 0 None
St Elizabeth Healthcare Center
59 beds
★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆ 43 0 None
Gordon Lane Care Center
99 beds
★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆ 71 0 None
The Pavilion at Sunny Hills
300 beds
★☆☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆ ★★★★☆ 94 0 None

St. Catherine Healthcare

245 E Wilshire Avenue · 99 beds · The Ensign Group · (714) 871-6020

4of 5
overall

41 citations since November 2023

0 actual harm or danger35 potential harm6 minimal

See all 52 citations

Gordon Lane Care Center

1821 E Chapman Ave · 99 beds · David Johnson · (714) 879-7301

2of 5
overall

71 citations since November 2023

0 actual harm or danger62 potential harm9 minimal

See all 89 citations

How to read these ratings

Medicare rates every certified nursing home from one to five stars. The inspection rating weighs most. Staffing comes from payroll records, quality from health measures such as falls and infections. Visit at different times of day before you decide.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare, processed October 1, 2026. Agencies are listed by the city of their office; many serve nearby cities too. Confirm a license with the state before you decide.