SHIELDS NURSING CENTER

Shields Nursing Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 3230 Carlson Boulevard in El Cerrito, California, within Contra Costa County. The facility operates with 45 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several categories. Shields Nursing Center holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting results from state and federal inspection surveys conducted on-site. The staffing rating is 5 stars, the highest rating available, indicating staffing levels that meet or exceed established benchmarks when compared to other facilities nationally. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, which reflects clinical outcome data reported for residents in areas such as mobility, medication management, and other care indicators. Shields Nursing Center is certified under both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and medical criteria under California's Medi-Cal program. Families and individuals seeking placement should verify current bed availability and specific coverage details directly with the facility and relevant insurance or benefits programs. When compared to national averages, Shields Nursing Center performs above the overall 3.0-star national benchmark with its 4-star overall rating. The staffing component, rated at 5 stars, places this facility among the highest-performing facilities in that category nationally. The health inspection rating of 3 stars is at the national average, while the quality measure rating of 4 stars is above the national average. These ratings are derived from data collected by CMS and are updated periodically. They represent one reference point among several that may be relevant when researching skilled nursing options in the El Cerrito and broader Contra Costa County area. Direct contact with the facility at (510) 525-3212 can provide current information on services, availability, and admissions procedures.