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Shields Nursing Center, El Cerrito, CA: 4 star rating, no fines

Shields Nursing Center in El Cerrito, CA is owned by 2 individuals whom CMS lists (names not shown), is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare, and had no fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 21 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on November 20, 2025, and none of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
3230 Carlson Boulevard, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
3 of 5
Staffing rating
5 of 5
Quality measure rating
3 of 5
Certified beds
45
Residents per day
35 on average
Ownership type
For profit, corporation
Legal business name
Shields Nursing Centers Inc
Fines
$0 across 0 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
21, of which 0 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
November 20, 2025
CMS Certification Number
555364
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
November 20, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2026data.cms.gov
November 20, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2026data.cms.gov
November 19, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2026data.cms.gov
June 5, 2025F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 29, 2025data.cms.gov
June 5, 2025F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 29, 2025data.cms.gov
June 5, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 29, 2025data.cms.gov
June 5, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 29, 2025data.cms.gov
June 5, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 29, 2025data.cms.gov
June 5, 2025F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 29, 2025data.cms.gov
June 5, 2025F578Honor 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 29, 2025data.cms.gov
June 5, 2025F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 29, 2025data.cms.gov
May 22, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 27, 2025data.cms.gov
May 22, 2025F573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 27, 2025data.cms.gov
January 30, 2025F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 26, 2025data.cms.gov
April 4, 2024F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 9, 2024data.cms.gov
April 4, 2024F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 9, 2024data.cms.gov
November 17, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 18, 2024data.cms.gov
November 17, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 18, 2024data.cms.gov
November 17, 2023F761Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 18, 2024data.cms.gov
November 17, 2023F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 18, 2024data.cms.gov
November 17, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 18, 2024data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 28 individual or personal trusts (2 owners, 12 managers, 2 officers, directors or trustees, 12 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

Also on SpecStream

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