C

SHIELDS NURSING CENTER

3230 CARLSON BOULEVARD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530
Score: 67 / 100

With a score of 67 out of 100, Shields Nursing Center earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of California nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this El Cerrito location.

Shields Nursing Center provides above-average staffing with 4.51 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 27 deficiencies at Shields Nursing Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.51 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.87 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.89 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.75 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.78 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.56 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

27
Total Deficiencies
Nov 19, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 27 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Nov 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Nov 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Nov 18, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0565 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
    Jun 4, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Jun 4, 2025 · Resident Rights 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 6.9% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.4% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 8.9% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 6.2% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 8.4% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 5.8% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 67 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 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
45
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13