Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield
55 Scallop Shell Way · South Kingstown, RI · 02883 · 4017893006
80 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Elderwood
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $19,383 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.60 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.30 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.22 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $89,882 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 20, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G November 20, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G November 20, 2025
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.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E November 20, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · C November 20, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 6, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 6, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 6, 2024
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.
Corrected October 6, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E September 6, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · H September 22, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · H September 22, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 22, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 22, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2023
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.
Corrected October 22, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 22, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 22, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected October 22, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 22, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected October 22, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 22, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected October 22, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 20, 2025 | Fine | $19,383 |
| August 24, 2023 | Fine | $70,499 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 415057 · certified since July 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.