SHIELDS NURSING CENTER is a 3-star (average) rated 45-bed nursing home in EL CERRITO, California. It has 13 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has moderate registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

shields nursing center

3230 CARLSON BOULEVARD · EL CERRITO, CA 94530
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
3 / 5
Staffing
4 / 5
Quality Measures
4 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.87
Total Nurse Hours/Day
4.51
RN Turnover
37.5%
Total Staff Turnover
31.6%
Facility Info
Beds
45
Avg. Residents/Day
34
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
13
Complaint Deficiencies
6
Total Fines
$0
Number of Penalties
0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for SHIELDS NURSING CENTER?
SHIELDS NURSING CENTER has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has SHIELDS NURSING CENTER been fined or penalized?
SHIELDS NURSING CENTER has no penalty records on file with CMS.
How many deficiencies does SHIELDS NURSING CENTER have?
SHIELDS NURSING CENTER has 13 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does SHIELDS NURSING CENTER accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, SHIELDS NURSING CENTER accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does SHIELDS NURSING CENTER compare to other nursing homes in EL CERRITO?
Visit our EL CERRITO, California nursing homes page to see how SHIELDS NURSING CENTER ranks against other facilities in the area.