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Findings, latest cycle16
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds84
Inspection findings
Inspectors recorded 43 findings in the last three inspection cycles.
Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | Food and nutrition | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F0804) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Quality of life and care | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F0677) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Resident rights | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. (F0627) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Apr 10, 2026 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Building and environment | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F0912) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: May 14, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Infection control | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (F0881) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 14, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 14, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: May 14, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Food and nutrition | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (F0801) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: May 14, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Pharmacy and medications | 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. (F0761) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: May 14, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: May 14, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Pharmacy and medications | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. (F0758) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 14, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Nursing and physician services | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. (F0726) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 14, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F0692) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 14, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 14, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: May 14, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F0677) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: May 14, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Dec 31, 2024 |
Earlier inspections (26)
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. (F0791) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Aug 9, 2024 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Abuse, neglect and exploitation | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Apr 12, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Building and environment | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F0912) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jan 8, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Jan 8, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Food and nutrition | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. (F0813) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Jan 8, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Jan 8, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Food and nutrition | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (F0806) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Jan 8, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Food and nutrition | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. (F0805) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jan 8, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Food and nutrition | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F0804) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Jan 8, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Food and nutrition | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. (F0803) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Jan 8, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Food and nutrition | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. (F0802) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Jan 8, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Food and nutrition | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (F0801) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Jan 8, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Quality of life and care | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. (F0744) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jan 8, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Quality of life and care | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F0692) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jan 8, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F0690) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jan 8, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F0657) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jan 8, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jan 8, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Abuse, neglect and exploitation | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F0609) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jan 8, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Resident rights | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jan 8, 2024 |
| May 12, 2022 | Building and environment | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F0912) | No harm, minimal risk pattern | Corrected: Jul 12, 2022 |
| May 12, 2022 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 12, 2022 |
| May 12, 2022 | Quality of life and care | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (F0698) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 12, 2022 |
| May 12, 2022 | Quality of life and care | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 12, 2022 |
| May 12, 2022 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 12, 2022 |
| May 12, 2022 | Resident assessment and care planning | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. (F0638) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jul 12, 2022 |
| May 12, 2022 | Resident assessment and care planning | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. (F0636) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 12, 2022 |
Fines and payment denials
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Staffing
| Nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.78 | California median: 4.27 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 1.26 | California median: 0.52 |
| Nurse staff hours on weekends | 3.46 | California median: 3.85 |
| Nursing staff who left within a year | 29.2% | California median: 36.0% |
About this home
| Beds | 84 |
| Residents per day, average | 75.1 |
| Ownership | For-profit, corporation |
| Legal business name | Shields Nursing Centers Inc. |
| In Medicare/Medicaid since | Sep 1, 1967 |
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Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov