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Shields Nursing Center

Very Good4-Star CMS Rating

3230 CARLSON BOULEVARD, El Cerrito, CA 94530

45 Beds
Medicare Since 1989

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3230 CARLSON BOULEVARD
El Cerrito, CA 94530

About Shields Nursing Center

Nursing home overview and details

Shields Nursing Center is a for-profit nursing home in El Cerrito, CA, serving Contra Costa County and the surrounding community. The facility has 45 certified beds with an average daily census of 35.8 residents.

Shields Nursing Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1989, bringing 37 years of experience in long-term care.

Shields Nursing Center has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in El Cerrito, CA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating4/5 Stars
Certified Beds45
Avg. Residents/Day35.8
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilNone
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyContra Costa
Affiliated Doctors3

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Shields Nursing Center has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.

Health Inspection

Average

Quality Measures

Very Good

Staffing

Excellent

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Shields Nursing Center provides 4.34 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.93 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 24.3%, which is lower than many facilities, suggesting staff stability. RN-specific turnover is 28.6%. Weekend staffing averages 3.65 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.93
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.34
Total Nurse Turnover Rate24.3%
RN Turnover Rate28.6%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.65

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Shields Nursing Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Shields Nursing Center

What is the CMS rating for Shields Nursing Center?

Shields Nursing Center has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Shields Nursing Center have?

Shields Nursing Center has 45 certified beds with an average daily census of 35.8 residents.

What type of facility is Shields Nursing Center?

Shields Nursing Center is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Contra Costa County in El Cerrito, CA.

How many doctors practice at Shields Nursing Center?

3 physicians are affiliated with Shields Nursing Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Shields Nursing Center have any safety concerns?

Shields Nursing Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·