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Shields Nursing Center
3230 Carlson Boulevard, El Cerrito, CA 94530 · Contra Costa County · (510) 525-3212
★★★★☆ (4/5)Overall CMS rating
★★★☆☆ (3/5)Health inspection
★★★★★ (5/5)Staffing
★★★☆☆ (3/5)Quality measures
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 45 |
| Average residents per day | 36.2 |
| Ownership | For-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 4.47 (California average: 4.52) |
| — of which RN hours | 1.04 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 2.63 |
| Staff turnover | 22% |
| RN turnover | 29% |
| Most recent health inspection | Jun 05, 2025 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 11 (California average: 15.5) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 70 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | None fine(s) totaling $0 |
| Payment denials / penalties | None |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset released Oct 8, 2026 (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.