SHIELDS RICHMOND NURSING CENTER
1919 CUTTING BLVD, Richmond, CA 94804
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How SHIELDS RICHMOND NURSING CENTER Compares
SHIELDS RICHMOND NURSING CENTER is a 84-bed for-profit nursing facility in Richmond, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.8%) is above the California average of 1.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 84 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Richmond, the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.0% — better than the California average of 12.1% (26% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (70% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.8% — better than the California average of 4.3% (35% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SHIELDS RICHMOND NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SHIELDS RICHMOND NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Richmond.
How is SHIELDS RICHMOND NURSING CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help SHIELDS RICHMOND NURSING CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.0% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SHIELDS RICHMOND NURSING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 2.8% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SHIELDS RICHMOND NURSING CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 84 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SHIELDS RICHMOND NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SHIELDS RICHMOND NURSING CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Richmond
Richmond sits in Contra Costa County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 181,578 (15.8%)
- Median age
- 39.9 years
- Median household income
- $103,997
- Median home value
- $655,500
Demographics for Contra Costa County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Richmond.
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