SHIELDS NURSING CENTER
3230 CARLSON BOULEVARD
EL CERRITO CA 94530
Phone: 5105253212
For profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the California average: 0.8 star higher (3.2), above average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star higher (3.0), above average
- Overall rating vs. the El Cerrito average: level with the average (4.0)
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 45 |
| Average residents per day | 36.2 |
| Occupancy | 80% |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| County | Contra Costa |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1989-05-17 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 555364 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 11 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.40 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.47 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 28.6% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 22.2% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 0 |
| Fines (total value) | $0 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 0 |
Questions to ask SHIELDS NURSING CENTER
- What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
- How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
- What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
- Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
- What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?
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Is SHIELDS NURSING CENTER highly rated?
CMS rates it 4 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Above average". Health inspections rate 3, staffing 5, and quality measures 3.
How many beds does SHIELDS NURSING CENTER have?
CMS certifies 45 beds; the facility reports an average of 36.2 residents per day (about 80% occupancy).
Does SHIELDS NURSING CENTER have any fines or citations?
No federal civil money penalties are recorded for this facility in the current CMS data.
Has SHIELDS NURSING CENTER been cited for abuse?
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.