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Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield

55 Scallop Shell Way
South Kingstown, RI 02883 · 4017893006 · Washington County

CMS Star Ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Facility Facts

Certified beds80
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
State rank#54

By the numbers

25
Health citations (3 cycles)
1
Immediate-jeopardy (J/K/L)
5
Actual-harm (G/H/I)
$89,882
Federal fines (CMPs)
The trend: Citations are trending down — 5 in the most recent cycle versus 14 two cycles ago.

Recent Health Citations

Nov 20, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0582
C — Cited
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Nov 20, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0757
E — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Nov 20, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0726
G — Actual harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Details
Correction status: Corrected Dec 9, 2025 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Inspection cycle: 1
Survey origin: Standard survey
Nov 20, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0684
G — Actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Details
Correction status: Corrected Dec 9, 2025 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Inspection cycle: 1
Survey origin: Standard survey
Nov 20, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0689
J — Immediate jeopardy
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Details
Correction status: Corrected Dec 9, 2025 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Inspection cycle: 1
Survey origin: Standard survey
Sep 13, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0658
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Sep 6, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0686
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Sep 6, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0880
E — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Sep 6, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0849
E — No actual harm
Administration Deficiencies
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.
Sep 6, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0760
E — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Sep 6, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0684
E — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Jan 3, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0883
E — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Sep 22, 2023 · Health survey · F-tag 0880
D — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Sep 22, 2023 · Health survey · F-tag 0842
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Sep 22, 2023 · Health survey · F-tag 0811
D — No actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Sep 22, 2023 · Health survey · F-tag 0695
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Sep 22, 2023 · Health survey · F-tag 0656
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Sep 22, 2023 · Health survey · F-tag 0883
E — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Sep 22, 2023 · Health survey · F-tag 0881
E — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Sep 22, 2023 · Health survey · F-tag 0726
E — No actual harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.

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How to read this page. Star ratings and citation counts come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare August 2026 dataset, covering the three most recent inspection cycles. Scope/severity letters: D–F no actual harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026 dataset. Updated quarterly. Figures come from public CMS records; contact info@theskilledreport.com for corrections.