SHIELDS NURSING CENTER Nursing Home


SHIELDS NURSING CENTER (CCN: 555364) is a For profit - Corporation facility located in EL CERRITO, CA (94530). The facility has an overall rating of 5/5, health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. It offers 45 certified beds and maintains an average of 33.6 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 4.15093 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since May 17, 1989 and the last listed health inspection was on November 17, 2023, The facility is located in Contra Costa county and provides senior and nursing home care.

SHIELDS NURSING CENTER Summary


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Provider Name: SHIELDS NURSING CENTER

Address: 3230 CARLSON BOULEVARD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530

Phone: (510) 525-3212

County: Contra Costa (060)

Ownership Type: For profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 45

Average Residents Per Day: 33.6 ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: SHIELDS NURSING CENTERS INC

First Approved Date: May 17, 1989

Affiliated Entity: ()

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 5 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 4 ()

QM Rating: 5 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 4 ()

Staffing Rating: 5 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.50371, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.5359, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 1.1112, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.6472

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.15093

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 3.68756, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.8436

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0458

Nurse Staff Turnover: 27.3, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 40.0, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 0, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.9808, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.7004, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.3140

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.57503, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.5646, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 1.3334

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.36810

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.88048

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-11-17 (Score: 44), Cycle 2: 2022-11-17 (Score: 68), Cycle 3: 2019-04-17 (Score: 4)

Total Weighted Health Score: 45.333

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 0

Infection Control Citations:

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 1, Total Fines in Dollars: 650.00, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 1

Location and GPS: 3230 CARLSON BOULEVARD,EL CERRITO,CA,94530 (37.9017, -122.304)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-11-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-18

Citation on 2023-11-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-18

Citation on 2023-11-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-18

Citation on 2023-11-17

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

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-18

Citation on 2023-11-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2024-01-18

Citation on 2022-11-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-12

Citation on 2022-11-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-12

Citation on 2022-11-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-12

Citation on 2022-11-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-12

Citation on 2022-11-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-12

Citation on 2022-11-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-01-12

Citation on 2019-04-17

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

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-05-03


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-11-28

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0039, Version: New

Description: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-13

Citation on 2023-11-28

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0161, Version: New

Description: Use approved construction type or materials.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-13

Citation on 2023-11-28

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0291, Version: New

Description: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-13

Citation on 2023-11-28

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0293, Version: New

Description: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-13

Citation on 2023-11-28

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New

Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-13

Citation on 2023-11-28

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0345, Version: New

Description: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-13

Citation on 2023-11-28

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-13

Citation on 2023-11-28

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0363, Version: New

Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-13

Citation on 2023-11-28

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0711, Version: New

Description: Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-13

Citation on 2023-11-28

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New

Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-12-13

Citation on 2022-11-21

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0041, Version: New

Description: Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-12-14

Citation on 2022-11-21

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0324, Version: New

Description: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-12-14

Citation on 2022-11-21

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-12-14

Citation on 2022-11-21

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0355, Version: New

Description: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-12-14

Citation on 2022-11-21

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0363, Version: New

Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-12-14

Citation on 2022-11-21

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New

Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-12-14

Citation on 2019-07-03

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0026, Version: New

Description: Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-19

Citation on 2019-07-03

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0031, Version: New

Description: Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-19

Citation on 2019-07-03

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0161, Version: New

Description: Use approved construction type or materials.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-19

Citation on 2019-07-03

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-19

Citation on 2019-07-03

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0363, Version: New

Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-19

Citation on 2019-07-03

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0920, Version: New

Description: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-19