Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield
Nursing Home · South Kingstown, RI
CMS certification number415057
Contact & location
55 Scallop Shell WaySouth Kingstown, RI 02883
Washington County
- Phone
- (401) 789-3006
- ZIP code
- 02883 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 80
- Residents per day
- 69.4 (87% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- 981 Kings Town Road Operating Company LLC
- Chain
- Elderwood (17 facilities, avg 2.5★)
- Medicare certified since
- July 1, 1978
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.58 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.28 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.20 (state 0.49 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.10 (state 2.46 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.13 (state 3.34 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 55.9 (state 40.6 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 53.8 (state 37.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- November 20, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 9.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 25 health · 3 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-12-09 |
| 2025-11-20 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-12-09 |
| 2025-11-20 | 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. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-12-09 |
| 2025-11-20 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-09 |
| 2025-11-20 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-09 |
| 2024-09-13 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-13 |
| 2024-09-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-06 |
| 2024-09-06 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-06 |
| 2024-09-06 | 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. F0849 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-06 |
| 2024-09-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-06 |
| 2024-09-06 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-06 |
| 2024-01-03 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-22 |
| 2023-09-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
H Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-10-22 |
| 2023-09-22 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
H Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-10-22 |
| 2023-09-22 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-10-22 |
| 2023-09-22 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-22 |
| 2023-09-22 | 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. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-22 |
| 2023-09-22 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-22 |
| 2023-09-22 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-22 |
| 2023-09-22 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-22 |
| 2023-09-22 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-22 |
| 2023-09-22 | 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. F0811 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-22 |
| 2023-09-22 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-22 |
| 2023-09-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-22 |
| 2023-08-24 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-23 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
2 penalties in the last three years, including $89,882 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | Fine | $19,383 |
| 2023-08-24 | Fine | $70,499 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Post Acute Partners (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Cole, Warren (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Rubin, Jeffrey (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Quillard, Philip (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vinkle, John Paul (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cole, Warren (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rubin, Jeffrey (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cole, Warren (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rubin, Jeffrey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rhyner, Marissa (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield?
Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in Rhode Island.
How many beds does Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield have?
It has 80 certified beds and cares for about 69 residents per day.
Has Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $89,882 in the last three years.
Who owns Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield?
It is part of Elderwood and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield?
(401) 789-3006. The facility is located at 55 Scallop Shell Way, South Kingstown, RI 02883.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.