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Shields Nursing Center

3230 Carlson Boulevard
EL Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 525-3212

CCN
555364
Certified beds
45
Ownership
For profit - Corporation

Nurse staffing

4.19
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 0.89 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 24% a year

Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.

Inspection history

Inspected November 20, 2025

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0842 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 8, 2026
E
F0684 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 8, 2026

Inspected November 19, 2025

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
E
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 8, 2026

Inspected June 5, 2025

8 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0645 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 29, 2025
D
F0689 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 29, 2025
D
F0849 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 29, 2025
E
F0565 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 29, 2025
E
F0578 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 29, 2025
E
F0755 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 29, 2025
E
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 29, 2025
E
F0813 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 29, 2025

Inspected May 22, 2025

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0573 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 27, 2025
D
F0686 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 27, 2025

Inspected January 30, 2025

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0636 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 26, 2025

Inspected April 4, 2024

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0623 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 9, 2024
D
F0660 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 9, 2024

Inspected November 17, 2023

5 citations · Health
D
F0677 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 18, 2024
D
F0760 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 18, 2024
D
F0761 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 18, 2024
F
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 18, 2024
F
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 18, 2024

Inspected November 17, 2022

6 citations · Health
D
F0677 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 12, 2023
E
F0759 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 12, 2023
E
F0881 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 12, 2023
F
F0868 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 12, 2023
F
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 12, 2023
F
F0882 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 12, 2023