Shields Nursing Center
El Cerrito, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555364) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (510) 525-3212 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Shields Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Shields Nursing Center provides 4.47 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.04 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 22.2%.
Shields Nursing Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Shields Nursing Center is a 45-bed skilled nursing facility in El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, California, with an average daily census of 36.2 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 17, 1989.
According to CMS Care Compare, Shields Nursing Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3.16. This overall score is built from three component ratings: a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.47 nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.04 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 22.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS shows no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and there are no payment denials on record. There is no indication of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the available data.
No chain affiliation or ownership-change information is provided in the available data, and CMS records indicate no change of ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Nursing Home Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and most current data directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Shields Nursing Center has a 4-star overall rating, above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.47 hours per resident per day, including 1.04 RN hours, with a 22.2% nursing turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 45 certified beds with an average daily census of 36.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation information is provided in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 17, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (5 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and an overall combined rating (4 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 5105253212 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The available data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5105253212 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most up-to-date data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555364?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.