Shields Richmond Nursing Center
Richmond, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055292) · 84 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (510) 233-8513 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Shields Richmond 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 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Shields Richmond Nursing Center reports about 3.71 total nurse hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 18.2%.
Shields Richmond Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Shields Richmond Nursing Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Richmond, Contra Costa County, California, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since September 1967. The facility is certified for 84 beds and has an average of 76.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Shields Richmond Nursing Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3.16. The facility's four CMS star ratings break down as follows: a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, a quality measures (QM) rating of 5 out of 5, and a staffing rating of 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.71 hours per resident per day, including about 1.25 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 18.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon and no Special Focus status are indicated in the provided data. There is no indication in this data of a chain affiliation, and CMS data does not indicate an ownership change within the last 12 months.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and quality measure details on Medicare Care Compare directly for further specifics not captured in this summary. Data source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Shields Richmond Nursing Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is 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 about 3.71 hours per resident per day, including approximately 1.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5; nursing turnover is 18.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — there are no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 84 beds and has an average of 76.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 4 overall, 2 for health inspections, 5 for quality measures, and 5 for staffing.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 5102338513 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 5102338513 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055292?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.