Cycle 1
Health 2025-11-20 · Fire 2025-11-20
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
South Kingstown, RI
Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $70,499 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
55 Scallop Shell Way, South Kingstown, RI
(401) 789-3006
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
80
Certified beds
Average residents
64
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Elderwood
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1978-07-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.38
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.18
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.05
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.19
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
54%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
60%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.5
0.5 pts better
|
1.9
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.3 |
1.7
0.4 pts better
|
1.8
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 89.3% |
93.2%
3.9 pts worse
|
93.4%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.3% |
95.3%
1 pts better
|
95.5%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.6% |
3.6%
1 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.2% |
14.6%
10.4 pts better
|
11.4%
7.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.3% |
5.3%
1 pts better
|
5.4%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 15.3% |
16.4%
1.1 pts better
|
19.6%
4.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 22.1% |
23.6%
1.5 pts better
|
16.7%
5.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 30.3% |
17.0%
13.3 pts worse
|
16.3%
14 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 21.8% |
18.4%
3.4 pts worse
|
14.9%
6.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.8% |
1.0%
0.2 pts better
|
1.0%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.1% |
2.2%
0.9 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.6% |
22.3%
3.3 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.7% |
4.7%
About the same
|
5.1%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 52.0% |
77.2%
25.2 pts worse
|
81.7%
29.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 15.1% |
15.8%
0.7 pts better
|
12.0%
3.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.9%
1.9 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 52.4% |
78.2%
25.8 pts worse
|
79.7%
27.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.5% |
25.1%
1.6 pts better
|
23.9%
0.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-09-06 · Fire 2024-09-06
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-09-22 · Fire 2023-09-22
14 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (4 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-20
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-12-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-06
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-10-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-06
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-10-06
Inspection history
Recent health citations
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-11-20
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-12-09
G · Actual harm
2025-11-20
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-12-09
G · Actual harm
2025-11-20
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-12-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-20
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-12-09
C · Minimal harm
2025-11-20
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-12-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-13
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-10-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-06
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-10-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-06
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-10-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-06
F849 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-10-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-06
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-06
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-10-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-03
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-01-22
H · Actual harm
2023-09-22
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-10-22
H · Actual harm
2023-09-22
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-10-22
G · Actual harm
2023-09-22
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-10-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-22
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-10-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-22
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-10-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-22
F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2023-10-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-22
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-10-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-22
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-10-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-22
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-10-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-22
F811 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-10-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-22
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-10-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-22
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-10-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-24
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-09-23
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$70,499
2023-08-24
Fine
Fine · fine $70,499
Fine
Ownership
Post Acute Partners
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Cole, Warren
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Rubin, Jeffrey
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Cole, Warren
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Cole, Warren
Corporate Officer · Individual
Quillard, Philip
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Rhyner, Marissa
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Rubin, Jeffrey
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Rubin, Jeffrey
Corporate Officer · Individual
Vinkle, John Paul
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
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5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
#2
South County Nursing and Rehabilitation
North Kingstown, RI
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $14,433 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies
#3
Roberts Health Centre Inc
North Kingstown, RI
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies
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