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Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield

2 of 5 overall from CMS

55 Scallop Shell Way, South Kingstown, RI 02883

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Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield is a 80-bed nursing home in South Kingstown, Rhode Island (Washington County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.58 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Rhode Island average of 3.71. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $89,882 in the past three years.

Certified beds
80
Residents per day (average)
69.4
Certified since
1978 (48 yrs)

For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Elderwood (17 homes)

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Questions to ask Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $89,882 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. Nursing staff turnover is 55.9%, above the Rhode Island average of 40.6%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
  3. Reported nurse staffing is 3.13 hours per resident on weekends against 3.58 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Rhode Island average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 6 hours. The vertical line marks the Rhode Island average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 25 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level and 5 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 4 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Nov 20, 2025: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
Nov 20, 202551
Sep 6, 202462
Sep 22, 2023140

Rhode Island homes averaged 9.2 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.

Health citations, past three years (25)

  1. JImmediate jeopardy, isolated

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 9, 2025)

  2. GActual harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 9, 2025)

  3. GActual harm, isolated

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 9, 2025)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 9, 2025)

  5. CPotential for minimal harm, widespread

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 9, 2025)

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  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 13, 2024)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 6, 2024)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 6, 2024)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 6, 2024)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 6, 2024)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 6, 2024)

  7. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Complaint inspection · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 22, 2024)

  8. HActual harm, pattern

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 22, 2023)

  9. HActual harm, pattern

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 22, 2023)

  10. GActual harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 22, 2023)

  11. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 22, 2023)

  12. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Complaint inspection · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 22, 2023)

  13. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 22, 2023)

  14. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 22, 2023)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 22, 2023)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 22, 2023)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 22, 2023)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 22, 2023)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 22, 2023)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 23, 2023)

What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Nov 20, 2025Fine$19,383
Aug 24, 2023Fine$70,499

Rhode Island homes averaged 2.1 fines and $65,018 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

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Compared within Rhode Island

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield?

Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 3.

How many beds does Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield have?

Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield has 80 certified beds. It averages 69.4 residents per day, about 86.8% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield?

The home reports 3.58 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.28 hours from registered nurses. The Rhode Island average is 3.71 hours and 0.76 hours from registered nurses.

Has Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $89,882 in the past three years.

Does Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 415057. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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