Shields Richmond Nursing Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Richmond, California, providing high-quality medical care and rehabilitation services. Since 1965, Shields has served residents of Contra Costa and Alameda counties with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, therapists, psychologists, dietitians, and social service personnel.
The facility offers specialized medical care including post-surgical care, intravenous therapy, tracheotomy care, pain management, and parenteral nutrition therapy. A wound care surgeon on staff provides treatment for surgical incisions, pressure ulcers, diabetic wounds, and stasis ulcers. Palliative care is available for residents in the final stages of life, supported by nursing staff, social services, and coordinated hospice agencies. The center also provides daily assistance with activities of daily living such as grooming, showering, eating, and dressing.
Shields operates a state-of-the-art rehabilitation program built around physical agent modalities including ultrasound, diathermy, electrical stimulation, and specialized equipment. The program is implemented in conjunction with Accelerated Care Plus and features licensed, full-time geriatric therapists who provide physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services. Treatment addresses orthopedic and neurological disorders and is available up to six days per week, from initial evaluation through discharge planning.
The facility provides a range of therapeutic services focused on helping residents return to their highest possible level of functioning. Occupational therapy assists with activities of daily living and independence, while speech therapy addresses communication and swallowing disorders. Physical therapists work with residents to improve mobility and prevent loss of function.
Residents have access to a variety of activities designed to meet their individual needs and preferences, including religious services, movies, outings, music, exercise, games, and social events. The dietary department provides nutritious meals with special therapeutic diets and alternate menu choices. Short-term respite stays are available with a minimum one-week stay, allowing families to take breaks from daily caregiving responsibilities.
