Nursing Home
Shields Nursing Center
Certified beds
45
Avg. 36 residents a day
Ownership
For-profit
Corporation
Medicare
Certified
Since May 1989
Medicaid
Certified
Since May 1989
CMS rating
4
Above average
CMS star ratings
Staffing
| Role | This homeHome | California avgCA | U.S. avgU.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.47 | 4.52 | 3.86 | |
| Registered nurse (RN) | 1.04 | 0.67 | 0.68 | |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | 0.80 | 1.20 | 0.86 | |
| Nurse aide | 2.63 | 2.65 | 2.32 | |
| Total nurse staffing, weekends | 3.66 | 4.09 | 3.42 | |
| Physical therapist | 0.11 | 0.10 | 0.07 |
This homeU.S. average
Staff turnover
| Measure | This homeHome | California avgCA | U.S. avgU.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nursing staff turnover | 22.2% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 28.6% | 38.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Staffing is reported by the facility to CMS through payroll-based journal data. California and U.S. averages are calculated by WeFoundCare from the same CMS file (1,165 California and 14,680 U.S. facilities).
Inspections and penalties
Most recent inspection
11health deficiencies
Jun 5, 2025 · 8 standard, 4 complaint
California average: 15.5 · U.S. average: 9.2
California average: 15.5 · U.S. average: 9.2
Prior inspection
10health deficiencies
Nov 17, 2023 · standard and complaint surveys combined
FinesNone
Payment denials0
Abuse citation flagNot flagged
Special Focus FacilityNo
Care types offered
Nursing home
Skilled nursing, 45 Medicare-certified beds
Location
3230 Carlson Blvd, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Contra Costa County · 1.2 mi from the center of El Cerrito
Facility details
Legal business nameShields Nursing Centers Inc
OwnershipFor-profit corporation
Medicare approvedMay 17, 1989
Ownership change, last 12 monthsNo
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
CMS Certification Number555364
Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026.
Last updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.
Suggest a correctionLast updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.