SHIELDS NURSING CENTER
3230 CARLSON BOULEVARD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530 · CCN 555364
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 45
- Avg residents/day
- 34.2
- Phone
- 5105253212
Inspection history vs California & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | California avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-06-05 | 13 | 15.6 | 9.5 | -2.6 better |
| 2 | 2023-11-17 | 8 | 17.4 | 9.8 | -9.4 better |
| 3 | 2022-11-17 | 6 | 17.1 | 9.3 | -11.1 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 3 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 2 |
| Resident rights | 3 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Administration | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.51 | 31.6% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.87 | 37.5% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.32 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (27)
- EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-11-20 · Health · corrected 2026-01-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-11-20 · Health · corrected 2026-01-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2026-01-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2025-06-05 · Health · corrected 2025-06-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0578Honor 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.2025-06-05 · Health · corrected 2025-06-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2025-06-05 · Health · corrected 2025-06-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-06-05 · Health · corrected 2025-06-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-06-05 · Health · corrected 2025-06-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-06-05 · Health · corrected 2025-06-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.2025-06-05 · Health · corrected 2025-06-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.2025-06-05 · Health · corrected 2025-06-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.2025-05-22 · Health · corrected 2025-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-05-22 · Health · corrected 2025-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-02-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-04-04 · Health · corrected 2024-05-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.2024-04-04 · Health · corrected 2024-05-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-11-17 · Health · corrected 2024-01-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-11-17 · Health · corrected 2024-01-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2023-11-17 · Health · corrected 2024-01-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-11-17 · Health · corrected 2024-01-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-11-17 · Health · corrected 2024-01-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2022-11-17 · Health · corrected 2023-01-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2022-11-17 · Health · corrected 2023-01-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly2022-11-17 · Health · corrected 2023-01-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-11-17 · Health · corrected 2023-01-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2022-11-17 · Health · corrected 2023-01-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.2022-11-17 · Health · corrected 2023-01-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHIELDS, WILLIE | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 51% | 1978-11-29 |
| SHIELDS, MONIQUE | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 49% | 2001-06-01 |
| BOOKER, WHITNEY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2008-11-10 |
| CARTER, BRAZELL | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2003-06-01 |
| GOWARD, ANGELINA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2003-07-23 |
| JOSE, DAVID | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2001-04-16 |
| LAL, ARVIND | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-02-03 |
| LINDSEY, ROBIN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-03-23 |
| MPHENYEKE, CAROL | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-11-10 |
| NKWUO, ROSELINE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2008-10-28 |
| SHIELDS, MONIQUE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2001-06-01 |
| SHIELDS, WILLIE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1978-11-29 |
| YABUT, NERI | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-10-01 |
| SHIELDS, MONIQUE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2001-06-01 |
| SHIELDS, WILLIE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2004-11-03 |
| AVERY, KAREN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-10-19 |
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.