Advanced Therapies, Compassionate Care

We know that when you are choosing a skilled nursing facility you want to be sure you will receive excellent medical care.

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    5 Star Rating

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    2015 winner of Bronze AHCA/NCAL Nation Quality

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Our Commitment To You…

Nothing should be more important to patients and families when choosing a skilled nursing facility than the treatment expertise required to address a patient’s specific nursing and rehabilitation needs. Since 1965, the Shields family has been providing high-quality skilled care to the residents of Contra Costa and Alameda counties. We focus on offering five-star service that maximizes recovery, comfort and choice.

At Shields Nursing Centers, you can be confident that you will be in the hands of health care professionals who are committed to enhancing physical and emotional wellness for all of our patients. Our compassionate team includes physicians, nurses, therapists, psychologists, dietitians and social service personnel. We take great pride in our warm environment and excellent care.

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Shields Nursing Centers are proud to offer a wound care physician and psychologist, in addition to our medical director and excellent staff.

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Mission Statement

To provide high-quality services through cutting-edge technology, high-level training of our staff, partnerships with highly trained healthcare professionals who understand the needs of our clientele, and to provide "Advanced Therapies and Compassionate Care" to every resident and the community we serve.

Mission Statement

To provide high-quality services through cutting-edge technology, high-level training of our staff, partnerships with highly trained healthcare professionals who understand the needs of our clientele, and to provide "Advanced Therapies and Compassionate Care" to every resident and the community we serve.

Core Values

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Compassion

Every person that comes in contact with our Shields' facilities is treated with respect, dignity, kindness, and the highest level of customer service.

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Integrity

Transparency in our delivery of care, upholding our high standards of moral and ethical conduct.

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Reliability

Our clientele can rely on our highly-skilled team of professionals to provide them with excellent, customized care and attention.

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Excellence

Our pursuit of excellence never ceases, we are always learning, always growing, and always measuring our progress towards this goal.

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Teamwork

One Team, One Mission!

Letter from the CEO

The Health Care environment is ever changing, and it has become evident that successful alliances are paramount in the pursuit of excellence in the deliverance of quality care to the communities we serve. Shields continues to explore relationships with companies that share this vision and commitment. Working together hand-in-hand will ensure that our clientele receives a high standard of care that our team can take pride in.

William Shields

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