Shields Nursing Center
3230 Carlson Boulevard · El Cerrito, CA · 94530 · 5105253212
45 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 78 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.93 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.65 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected June 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2025
Honor 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.
Corrected June 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected June 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected June 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected June 29, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected May 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected January 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 17, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 17, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 18, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 17, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 12, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 17, 2022
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected January 12, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F November 17, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 12, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555364 · certified since May 17, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.