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1,322,867 nurse-staffing records · CMS PBJ
Nursing Homes / California / El Cerrito / Shields Nursing Center
Fonteum Care Compare · Nursing Home · CCN 555364

Shields Nursing Center

3230 Carlson Boulevard, El Cerrito, California 94530 · Contra Costa County

View on Medicare.gov →All El Cerrito facilities →
Data source May 6, 2026·1 CCN 555364 · Medicare-certified nursing home·CMS Care Compare — NH Provider Info (4pq5-n9py)·Methodology →·Module overview →·Audit Pack →·CMS dataset →·NH deficiency study →

CMS star ratings

4★
Overall
out of 5
3★
Health Inspection
out of 5
5★
Staffing
out of 5
4★
Quality Measures
out of 5

Source: CMS Care Compare NH Provider Information dataset (4pq5-n9py). Star ratings reflect CMS quarterly refresh cadence. View current ratings at Medicare.gov.

Facility identity

CCN
555364
Provider type
Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
County
Contra Costa
Certified beds
45
Avg. daily residents
35.8
Last standard survey
June 5, 2025
RN hours / resident day
0.93
Total nurse hours / resident day
4.34
SFF status

Daily staffing — weekend coverage & contractor reliance

From the CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) daily nurse-staffing submission — direct-care RN + LPN + CNA hours per resident day. Weekend dips and contractor reliance are not captured by the CMS five-star staffing rating above.

Weekday nurse hrs / resident day (2025Q2)
3.60
Weekend nurse hrs / resident day
3.07
Contractor share of nurse hours
0%
Daily records observed
91

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal — Daily Nurse Staffing. Related Fonteum data: PBJ staffing hub · SNF ownership · OIG exclusions · source registry.

Source: CMS Care Compare — Nursing Home Provider Information·Snapshot: 2026-05-07·Method: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System; PBJ daily nurse staffing·ID: 4pq5-n9py

Frequently asked questions

What is the CMS overall star rating for Shields Nursing Center?

Shields Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5. This rating combines health inspection, staffing, and quality measure sub-ratings per CMS Care Compare methodology.

Who owns Shields Nursing Center?

Shields Nursing Center is classified as "For profit - Corporation" per the CMS Care Compare NH Provider Information dataset. Ownership records are self-reported to CMS and updated periodically.

How many beds does Shields Nursing Center have?

Shields Nursing Center has 45 Medicare/Medicaid-certified beds per CMS Care Compare data. Average daily resident census is 35.8.

What is the staffing rating at Shields Nursing Center?

Shields Nursing Center has a CMS staffing star rating of 5 / 5. Reported RN hours per resident day: 0.93. Total nurse hours per resident day: 4.34.

Is Shields Nursing Center a Special Focus Facility?

Shields Nursing Center is not listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program in the current snapshot.

When was Shields Nursing Center last inspected?

The most recent standard health inspection on record for Shields Nursing Center was June 5, 2025. For the most current inspection results, visit Medicare.gov.

Related research and data

All nursing homes in El CerritoAll nursing homes in CaliforniaNursing homes overviewNH deficiency & harm rate studyNH penalties enforcement studyCare Compare methodology

Reviewed by Dr. Jennifer Montecillo, MD, non-practicing medical reviewer. Content is informational only and does not constitute medical advice, endorsement, or recommendation. Star ratings and facility data are sourced from CMS Care Compare (4pq5-n9py) and reflect the most recently available public snapshot. View current status at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.

External sources: CMS NH Provider Information (4pq5-n9py) · CMS NH Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw) · CMS NH Penalties (g6vv-u9sr) · Medicare.gov profile for CCN 555364 · CMS certification & compliance · HHS-OIG exclusions program. All data is US Government Works (public domain per 17 U.S.C. 105).

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Does Shields Nursing Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?

Shields Nursing Center is classified as "Medicare and Medicaid" per the CMS Care Compare dataset. Contact the facility directly to confirm current enrollment and acceptance of new residents.