Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Shields Nursing Center
3230 Carlson Boulevard · El Cerrito, CA 94530 · 45 certified beds
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About Shields Nursing Center
Shields Nursing Center is a nursing home in El Cerrito, California. Its capacity is 45 beds, below the Contra Costa County median of 96 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Pharmerica. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 27 citations, the most recent on November 20, 2025. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.63 hours per resident per day. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
4.0Staffing
5.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (27)
Records from November 2022 to November 2025.
November 20, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 8, 2026.
November 20, 2025
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 8, 2026.
November 19, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 8, 2026.
June 5, 2025
Tag F0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 29, 2025.
June 5, 2025
Tag F0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 29, 2025.
June 5, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 29, 2025.
June 5, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 29, 2025.
June 5, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 29, 2025.
June 5, 2025
Tag F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 29, 2025.
June 5, 2025
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 29, 2025.
June 5, 2025
Tag F0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 29, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 27, 2025.
May 22, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 27, 2025.
January 30, 2025
Tag F0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 26, 2025.
April 4, 2024
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 9, 2024.
April 4, 2024
Tag F0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 9, 2024.
November 17, 2023
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 18, 2024.
November 17, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 18, 2024.
November 17, 2023
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 18, 2024.
November 17, 2023
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 18, 2024.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
4.63 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.34 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
- Parent company: Pharmerica
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
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