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SHIELDS RICHMOND NURSING CENTER

1919 CUTTING BLVD, RICHMOND, CA 94804
Score: 90 / 100

Shields Richmond Nursing Center is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Richmond, California, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 90/100, it ranks in the top 12% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Shields Richmond Nursing Center provides above-average staffing with 4.24 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 40 deficiencies at Shields Richmond Nursing Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.24 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.06 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.63 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.55 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.91 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.88 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

40
Total Deficiencies
Apr 16, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 38 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0677 Severity E
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Apr 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Apr 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity E
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    Apr 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Apr 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0801 Severity E
    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qu
    Apr 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.8% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.9% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 7.4% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.9% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 1.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 2.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 90 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
84
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13