Public Record
Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield
Operated by Elderwood
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 2 / 5
- Certified beds
- 80
- Avg. residents per day
- 67.9
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 25
- Fire safety findings
- 3
- Inspections on file
- 8
- Last inspection
- 2025-11-20
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Citations
25 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0684Seriousactual harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0726Seriousactual harm
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.
- 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0757Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- 0582Generalno actual harm
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0849Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0760Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0881Generalpotential for harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0811Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0757Seriousactual harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- 0726Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0697Seriousactual harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0684Seriousactual harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspection5 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety2 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection5 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspection12 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
Ownership
Elderwood
17nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield?
- Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in South Kingstown, RI, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 415057.
- What is the CMS rating for Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield?
- Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield have?
- Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield is certified for 80 beds. It serves an average of 67.9 residents per day.
- How many citations does Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield have?
- Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield has 25 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield last inspected?
- Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield was last inspected on November 20, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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