Shields Nursing Center
Nursing Home · El Cerrito, CA
CMS certification number555364
Contact & location
3230 Carlson BoulevardEl Cerrito, CA 94530
Contra Costa County
- Phone
- (510) 525-3212
- ZIP code
- 94530 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 45
- Residents per day
- 36.2 (80% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Shields Nursing Centers INC
- Medicare certified since
- May 17, 1989
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.47 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.04 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.80 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.63 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.66 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 22.2 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 28.6 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 5, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 11.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 4
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 27 health · 22 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-20 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-06-05 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-29 |
| 2025-06-05 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-29 |
| 2025-06-05 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-29 |
| 2025-06-05 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-29 |
| 2025-06-05 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-29 |
| 2025-06-05 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-29 |
| 2025-06-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-29 |
| 2025-06-05 | 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. F0849 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-29 |
| 2025-05-22 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. F0573 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-22 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-01-30 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-26 |
| 2024-04-04 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-09 |
| 2024-04-04 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. F0660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-09 |
| 2023-11-17 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-18 |
| 2023-11-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-18 |
| 2023-11-17 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-18 |
| 2023-11-17 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-18 |
| 2023-11-17 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-18 |
| 2022-11-17 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-12 |
| 2022-11-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-12 |
| 2022-11-17 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-12 |
| 2022-11-17 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-12 |
| 2022-11-17 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-12 |
| 2022-11-17 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-12 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Shields, Monique (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 49% | |
| Shields, Willie (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 51% | |
| Avery, Karen (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Booker, Whitney (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Carter, Brazell (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goward, Angelina (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jose, David (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lal, Arvind (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lindsey, Robin (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mphenyeke, Carol (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nkwuo, Roseline (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shields, Monique (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shields, Willie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Yabut, Neri (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shields, Monique (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shields, Willie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Avery, Karen (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Booker, Whitney (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Carter, Brazell (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goward, Angelina (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jose, David (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lal, Arvind (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lindsey, Robin (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mphenyeke, Carol (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nkwuo, Roseline (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shields, Monique (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shields, Willie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Yabut, Neri (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Shields Nursing Center?
Shields Nursing Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.
How many beds does Shields Nursing Center have?
It has 45 certified beds and cares for about 36 residents per day.
Has Shields Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Shields Nursing Center?
(510) 525-3212. The facility is located at 3230 Carlson Boulevard, El Cerrito, CA 94530.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.