The Best Nursing Homes in
El Cerrito, CA
Top-rated subacute rehab and skilled nursing facilities in El Cerrito ranked by our Placet Trust Index. We prioritize RN staffing levels, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes.
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Reviewed
9
Total Beds
236
Avg Star Rating
3.0
Safety Warnings
0
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Best Rated
Best Rated by CMS Stars
The highest-rated nursing homes and rehab facilities in El Cerrito, CA, ranked by CMS stars with RN staffing and Placet Trust Index as tie-breakers.
No Penalties
No Federal Fines on Record
Facilities in El Cerrito, CA with no federal CMS civil monetary penalties on record, sorted by staffing strength and Trust Index.
Trach / Vent
High-Acuity Trach & Vent Placements
High-acuity rehab facilities in El Cerrito, CA that list tracheostomy or ventilator capability, ranked by staffing and quality.
Memory Care
Memory Care & Dementia Units
Facilities in El Cerrito, CA that list dementia or memory-care capability, ranked by Trust Index and staffing.
Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac Rehab Placements
Facilities in El Cerrito, CA that list cardiac rehab programming, ranked by Placet Trust Index and CMS quality metrics.
The Top 5 Leaderboard
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Shields Nursing Center
AIHOUSE
ARLINGTON CARE HOME
EL CERRITO ROYALE
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4 MoreCommon Questions about
Care in El Cerrito
What is the highest-rated nursing home in El Cerrito?
According to our data-driven quality matching, Shields Nursing Center is the top-ranked facility in El Cerrito, with a Placet Trust Index of 4.1/5.0. This score weighs RN staffing hours, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes — not just CMS stars alone.
How many El Cerrito facilities have active safety warnings?
Currently, 0 out of 9 reviewed facilities in El Cerrito carry a formal CMS safety warning icon. These facilities are statistically more likely to have recurring deficiency citations.
Which facilities are best for post-surgical rehab?
For patients requiring intensive physical therapy, we recommend facilities with higher-than-average RN staffing. Check the top 5 leaderboard are optimized for faster clinical authorization and discharge.