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
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Very Good
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.
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.
Doctors at Shields Nursing Center
3 affiliated physicians
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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 ·