Elderwood Of Scallop Shell At Wakefield
South Kingstown, RI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 415057) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $89,882
Phone: (401) 789-3006 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elderwood Of Scallop Shell At Wakefield has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below Rhode Island's state average of 2.89. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Elderwood Of Scallop Shell At Wakefield reports total nurse staffing of about 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 1.28 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 55.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
CMS records show Elderwood Of Scallop Shell At Wakefield has 2 federal fines totaling $89,882.00, with 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is not currently in CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Elderwood Of Scallop Shell At Wakefield is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in South Kingstown, Rhode Island (Washington County), certified for 80 beds with an average of 69.4 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been certified since July 1, 1978.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility carries an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Rhode Island state average of 2.89. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 3.58 per resident per day, including 1.28 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $89,882.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities identified as persistently underperforming and placed under increased regulatory scrutiny.
This facility is part of the Elderwood chain, which operates 17 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.5 out of 5. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5, below the Rhode Island state average of 2.89.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 1.28 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5; nursing staff turnover is 55.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $89,882.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 80 beds with an average of 69.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Elderwood chain, which operates 17 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.5 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating (2/5), a health inspection rating (2/5), a quality measure rating (3/5), and a staffing rating (4/5), each reflecting different aspects of care measured by CMS.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 4017893006 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4017893006 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/415057?state=RI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.