Shields-Richmond Nursing Center

    1919 Cutting Blvd, Richmond, CA 94804
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    3.6ยท20 reviews

    Attentive staff and clean facility

    I feel reassured by the consistently attentive, respectful, and friendly staff - nurses, caregivers, front desk and social worker are communicative and compassionate. The facility is very clean with a pleasant smell and atmosphere, administration is responsive, security feels solid, and meals are well-portioned with fresh ingredients at times, which gives me real peace of mind.

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    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.60ยท(20)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.8
    • Staff

      3.1
    • Meals

      2.1
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      3.6

    Pros

    • Attentive, friendly nursing staff
    • Respectful, dignity-preserving caregiving
    • Responsive administration and visible leadership
    • Clean common areas and equipment
    • Communicative social work and care coordination
    • Balanced meals with fresh ingredients when available
    • Pleasant reception and front-desk staff
    • Good room size and room views in some units
    • Visible nurse's station and well-structured layout
    • Security presence and safety measures

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and slow response times
    • Gaps in clinical documentation and schedule coordination
    • Incontinence-care delays and pressure-area skin integrity issues
    • Variable staff professionalism and conduct
    • Variable dining quality and meal-service consistency
    • Limited rehabilitation services (PT/OT) and staffing
    • Aging facility with cosmetic deterioration and uneven lighting
    • Pest-control and sanitation concerns in some areas
    • Privacy and HIPAA practice gaps
    • Parking shortages and neighborhood-safety concerns
    • Insufficient family communication and incident follow-up
    • Inconsistent infection-control and masking compliance

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews portray a facility with a clear mix of strengths and persistent operational weaknesses. Many reviewers emphasize compassionate, personable caregiving from nursing and front-line staff, along with visible administrative presence and a generally clean environment in common areas. At the same time, a recurring theme is variability: some units and shifts deliver consistently positive experiences while others exhibit notable gaps in care and operations.

    Care quality and staffing: Nursing staff are frequently described as attentive and respectful, and social work and some managers are noted as communicative and responsive. However, reviewers also describe inconsistent staffing levels and long response times to call bells and requests for assistance. Clinical documentation and schedule coordination appear uneven, and there are recurring concerns about delays in incontinence-related care and pressure-area skin integrity. Team conduct is variable: while many encounters are characterized as compassionate, there are also reports of unprofessional interactions and rough handling, indicating inconsistency in staff training or oversight.

    Dining and rehabilitation: Meal service elicits mixed comments. Some meals are well-balanced and include fresh ingredients when the primary cook is present, and portions are generally adequate. Conversely, others describe repetitive or low-quality, processed offerings, pointing to inconsistent kitchen performance. Rehabilitation services are limited; reviewers cite constrained PT/OT availability and a lack of dedicated rehab staff, which may affect transitions for residents needing restorative therapy.

    Facilities and environment: The building is described as aging with cosmetic wear in places and uneven interior lighting โ€” some rooms are noted as well-lit and reasonably sized, while others are small and dark. Cleanliness in common areas and equipment is often praised, but there are also pest-control and broader sanitation concerns reported in certain areas. Parking is limited and some reviewers express concerns about the surrounding neighborhood, which may be relevant for visitors.

    Management, communication, and patterns of incidents: Administrative responsiveness is a strength in some accounts, but overall family communication and incident follow-up are inconsistent. Reviewers cite gaps in privacy and HIPAA practices and occasional infection-control or masking lapses. Together, these patterns suggest that while leadership and certain teams can deliver good care, systemic issues in staffing consistency, clinical coordination, environmental maintenance, and communication need attention.

    Implications for prospective residents and families: The facility may be a reasonable fit for individuals who value compassionate frontline caregivers and can tolerate variability in environment and service consistency. Families whose loved ones require reliable rehabilitation, tight clinical oversight, consistent timely assistance, or strong guarantees about privacy and infection control should investigate current staffing patterns, ask about recent quality audits, and request direct observations during different shifts before deciding.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Shields-Richmond Nursing Center is located at 1919 Cutting Blvd, Richmond, CA, 94804.

    About Shields-Richmond Nursing Center

    Shields-Richmond Nursing Center sits at 1919 Cutting Blvd and holds a 3.5 rating from 10 reviews, which seems about average for a nursing home, though folks might want to read the reviews themselves before making any decisions. The main entrance welcomes visitors, and there's a patio that brings fresh air and a bit of outside for residents with rooms that open right onto it, making it easier for folks who like to step out now and then even when they need help getting around. The rooms are usually semi-private, so folks often have a roommate and some shared space. The hallways are big and kept pretty clean, which helps when using wheelchairs or walkers.

    The staff include licensed geriatric therapists who work with residents six days a week, helping with things like walking, movement, and getting stronger after surgery or illness, and they handle many conditions like fractures, wounds, joint replacements, strokes, even Parkinson's or dementia. Speech-Language Pathologists can help with talking, swallowing, and communication problems, and occupational therapists work on daily skills such as feeding, bathing, or dressing, so folks can keep as much independence as possible. There's physical therapy for mobility issues and therapy that uses machines like Ultrasound, Diathermy, and Omnicycle, which might sound fancy but boils down to helping muscles move and heal.

    Shields-Richmond offers different care levels, including skilled nursing, custodial care for simple daily support, wound care from a wound care surgeon, hospice care with palliative services, and short-term respite care if families need help for a week or two. There's also post-surgical care, intravenous therapy, pain management, tracheotomy care, and feeding through tubes when needed. Their team helps families with transportation, billing, and getting ready to leave the facility, as well as referring people for counseling if it's called for.

    The food comes from a dietary department with menus for special diets, plus a Select Menu and feeding programs for people who need extra help eating. Activity programs bring residents together for religious services, socials, movies, outings, games, music, and special events like candlelight dining or sports. Visiting hours usually run from noon till 8 PM, giving families some flexibility. Shields-Richmond has a 5-star rating and won a Bronze AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award back in 2015, which stands out from most places. There's also a second location in El Cerrito and a corporate office on Alfred Nobel Drive. People can find information and tours on their website, so that's where they can learn more and book a visit if they're interested.

    People often ask...

    Shields-Richmond Nursing Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 1919 Cutting Blvd, Richmond, CA 94804.

    No, Shields-Richmond Nursing Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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