SHIELDS RICHMOND NURSING CENTER

Shields Richmond Nursing Center is a long-term care facility located at 1919 Cutting Blvd in Richmond, California, within Contra Costa County. The facility operates as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid patients. It maintains a licensed capacity of 84 certified beds. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several categories based on inspection data, staffing levels, and quality measures. Shields Richmond Nursing Center holds an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, which is the highest rating on the five-point scale and sits above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating for this facility is 3 stars, reflecting a performance at the national average in this category. Health inspection ratings are based on findings from onsite surveys conducted by state agencies, including the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies cited during standard and complaint inspections. The staffing rating is 5 stars, indicating that the facility reports staffing levels above what CMS considers average when adjusted for patient acuity. The quality measure rating is also 5 stars, reflecting performance on clinical indicators such as rates of rehospitalization, use of antipsychotic medications, and other resident outcome measures tracked by CMS. Shields Richmond Nursing Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to beneficiaries enrolled in either federal program. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (510) 233-8513 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional coverage options that may apply. When compared to national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed but generally above-average profile. The overall 5-star rating places it among the higher-performing facilities nationally, where the average is 3.0 stars. The staffing and quality measure ratings each at 5 stars indicate performance that exceeds typical national levels in those domains. The health inspection rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average, suggesting inspection outcomes consistent with a typical facility in that regard. Contra Costa County is part of the greater San Francisco Bay Area and includes a range of skilled nursing and long-term care options. Shields Richmond Nursing Center represents one of the facilities available to residents in and around the Richmond area seeking Medicare or Medicaid-certified skilled nursing care.