Public Record
Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield
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
- Citations on record
- 28
- Inspections on file
- 8
- Last inspection
- 2025-11-20
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Citations
28 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.
- 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.
- 0757Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0582Generalno actual harm
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- 0684Seriousactual harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 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.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0039Generalpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0760Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 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.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 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.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0684Seriousactual harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0697Seriousactual harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- 0757Seriousactual harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- 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.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0881Generalpotential for harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 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.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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 28 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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