Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield — Nursing Home in South Kingstown, RI
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 80 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 63.2 |
| CMS Certification Number | 415057 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.73 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 1.42 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield had 5 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (November 20, 2025), including 3 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — November 20, 2025
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Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (Level C)Corrected — December 9, 2025
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level G)Corrected — December 9, 2025
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level J)Corrected — December 9, 2025
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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. (Level G)Corrected — December 9, 2025
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Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Level E)Corrected — December 9, 2025
Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield is a 80-bed nursing home in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident day, below the Rhode Island average of 3.8. Its most recent inspection, in November 2025, cited 5 deficiencies, 3 of them severe.
Nothing about the facility’s profile jumps out as clearly excellent or clearly poor — its overall quality appears middling and staffing is roughly in line with state norms. One thing to ask about is what specific actions the facility has taken to address the recent infection-prevention and control citation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield's CMS star rating?
Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield?
Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield reports 3.73299 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield had 5 total deficiencies, including 3 classified as severe.
How many beds does Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield have?
Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield has 80 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- South Kingstown Nursing and Rehab Center — 5/5 — 4.7 mi
- South County Nursing and Rehabilitation — 3/5 — 7.6 mi
- Roberts Health Centre Inc — 5/5 — 8.9 mi
- Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center — 4/5 — 9.3 mi
- KINGSTON CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE — 4/5 — 10.0 mi
- St Clare Home — 4/5 — 10.0 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.