Shields Nursing Center has been a trusted provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation care since 1965, serving the communities of Contra Costa and Alameda counties. The center is deeply committed to offering exceptional medical care, with a focus on both physical and emotional wellness for every resident. With a longstanding reputation for five-star service, Shields Nursing Center emphasizes a warm, family-oriented environment where the comfort, recovery, and choices of patients are prioritized.
At Shields Nursing Center, an experienced and compassionate team of healthcare professionals—including physicians, nurses, therapists, psychologists, dietitians, and social service personnel—works collaboratively to deliver comprehensive care. The center is proud to have a dedicated wound care physician and psychologist available to meet the diverse needs of residents, alongside an expert medical director and attentive staff members. Every individual who enters Shields Nursing Center can expect to be treated with the utmost respect, dignity, kindness, and a high level of customer service, reflecting the organization’s core values and commitment to excellence.
A highlight of Shields Nursing Center is its state-of-the-art rehabilitation program, designed to address a wide array of needs through physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. The center utilizes advanced modalities such as Ultrasound, Diathermy, Electrical Stimulation, Patterned Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation (PENS), and Omnicycle—technology traditionally used with elite athletes—to help accelerate recovery and improve functional outcomes. The professional team of licensed, full-time geriatric therapists shapes individualized therapeutic programs tailored to each resident’s goals, abilities, and long-term well-being. This collaborative, team-based approach includes close coordination among residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, social services, and facility staff to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Shields Nursing Center’s occupational therapy services empower residents to enhance or regain their independence, focusing on the daily activities that give life meaning and structure. Meanwhile, speech therapy conducted by skilled speech-language pathologists addresses communication and swallowing disorders, from initial assessment and diagnosis through intervention, counseling, and ongoing support for patients and their families. The rehabilitation services are offered up to six days a week, encompassing evaluation, goal setting, active treatment, and discharge planning. This comprehensive care addresses a broad spectrum of needs, including orthopedic and neurological conditions, always striving to help each individual return to their highest possible level of functioning.
The core mission at Shields Nursing Center is rooted in providing high-quality services with cutting-edge technology, ongoing staff development, and partnerships with top healthcare professionals. Advanced therapies and compassionate care are at the heart of every interaction, supporting not just residents but also their families and the broader community. Through teamwork, continual learning, and the pursuit of excellence, Shields Nursing Center endeavors to uphold its tradition of outstanding care, ensuring that every resident feels secure, respected, and empowered on their path to recovery and wellness.