Memory careAssisted living
SHIELDS NURSING CENTER
0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedEL CERRITO, CALic. 555364
VBP-SLow SNF VBP readmission measure score (2.5)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
Provided by facility
Shields Nursing Center has been providing high-quality skilled nursing care since 1965, focusing on advanced therapies and compassionate care. The facility offers a range of services including skilled nursing, wound care, hospice care, and rehabilitation programs. Their dedicated team includes physicians, nurses, and therapists who work collaboratively to enhance the physical and emotional wellness of residents. The center emphasizes maintaining independence and dignity while providing a warm environment and excellent care.
Transportation & ShoppingGeneral Transportation Services
TherapiesOn-Site Rehabilitation Services
Safety & SecuritySecured Memory Care Unit
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Medicare overall
4/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
3.52 total HPRDRN 0.93 · weekend 85%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
11 inspections49 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 555364
Overall: 4/5 · Health: 3/5 · Staffing: 5/5 · QM: 4/5
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Recent inspections
Health surveyNov 2025 · CMS2 deficiencies
- F-684SS E — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-842SS D — Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Health surveyNov 2025 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-880SS E — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Health surveyJun 2025 · CMS8 deficiencies
- F-565SS E — Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
- F-578SS E — 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.
- F-645SS D — PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-755SS E — Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- F-812SS E — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-813SS E — Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
- F-849SS D — 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.
Fire safetyJun 2025 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL6 deficiencies
- K-161SS D — Use approved construction type or materials.
- K-293SS D — Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- K-345SS F — Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- K-353SS F — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-711SS D — Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- K-918SS F — Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Health surveyMay 2025 · CMS2 deficiencies
- F-573SS D — Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
- F-686SS D — Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Health surveyJan 2025 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-636SS D — Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Health surveyApr 2024 · CMS2 deficiencies
- F-623SS D — Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- F-660SS D — Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Health surveyNov 2023 · CMS5 deficiencies
- F-677SS D — Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- F-760SS D — Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- F-761SS D — 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.
- F-812SS F — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-880SS F — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Fire safetyNov 2023 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL10 deficiencies
- E-39SS D — Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- K-161SS E — Use approved construction type or materials.
- K-291SS D — Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- K-293SS D — Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- K-321SS E — Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- K-345SS E — Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- K-353SS E — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-363SS E — Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- K-711SS E — Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- K-918SS E — Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Health surveyNov 2022 · CMS6 deficiencies
- F-677SS D — Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- F-759SS E — Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- F-868SS F — Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
- F-880SS F — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-881SS E — Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- F-882SS F — Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Fire safetyNov 2022 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL6 deficiencies
- E-41SS D — Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- K-324SS D — Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- K-353SS D — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-355SS D — Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- K-363SS D — Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- K-918SS F — Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
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Write a reviewOperated by Unverified operator (CMS) (privately held) since 1989.
- Jun 2001
operator transition — SHIELDS, MONIQUE
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (49%) — SHIELDS, MONIQUE - Nov 1978
operator transition — SHIELDS, WILLIE
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (51%) — SHIELDS, WILLIE