4.7(76 ratings)· South Kingstown average: 4.7
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Families describe Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield as a warm, attentive skilled nursing and rehab community where staff are consistent, communicative, and genuinely caring toward residents, whether for short-term rehab or long-term memory care. Reviewers repeatedly highlight strong teamwork among nurses, CNAs, therapists, and support staff, along with a clean, welcoming environment and active engagement of residents.
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Elderwood Of Scallop Shell At Wakefield is a senior living community in South Kingstown, Rhode Island offering Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 76 reviews.
Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield is an 80-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community located in the Wakefield-Peace Dale area of South Kingstown, Rhode Island, just a few miles west of Narragansett. The community offers subacute rehab, skilled nursing, long-term care, and memory care services.
The community is nationally recognized for quality short-term rehabilitation services. Its dedicated rehab unit features a spacious therapy suite where residents receive physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The community provides comprehensive, personalized orthopedic, cardiac, and post-surgical rehabilitation programs tailored to individual needs.
Residents with dementia benefit from Elderwood's Seasons Memory Care program, which is designed to support those requiring specialized care. Additionally, the community offers wound care services that include weekly on-site rounds by nurse practitioners.
The community features a friendly, home-like atmosphere with beautifully decorated common spaces designed to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for residents and visitors.
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Joe Silva
Nov 2025
My dad has had great service when he arrived and while he was there for his short stay for therapy. The staff and nurses were very helpful and accommodating. I would highly recommend if you have a family member that is in need of a skilled nursing facility this would be the place.
Lisa Kuosmanen
Oct 2025
My father has been a resident at Elderwood of Scallop Shell for almost a year and my family and I couldn't be happier with the care he is receiving. The staff is friendly and willing to help, no matter what comes up. His care team keeps us informed and does everything they can to keep him happy and comfortable. The nurses and CNAs are amazing! The staff is consistent (we've gotten to know many of them), knowledgeable, and really cares for the residents. The facility is clean and welcoming, both in the communal spaces and individual rooms. They offer a lot of activities that are engaging and fun. I visit my dad regularly, usually multiple times a week, so I know what's going on. The staff communicates extremely well with our family and they absolutely pay close attention to my dad's ever changing needs in order to support him as best as possible. I've recommended Elderwood at Scallop Shell to others and will continue to do so. Thank you to all of the staff there that take such wonderful care of my dad. My family and I appreciate you!
Sage Hayes
Sep 2025
My dad is in here for rehab after a fall and the teamwork and care here is strong and thorough. Each care worker from the docs to the cleaners to the nurses to the cafeteria staff are kind and helpful. PT is very helpful and skilled. We are really pleased with our experience.
Monica Pedersen
Jul 2025
David arrived on June 18th we were immediately greeted by friendly faces,staff members and Damian, the admission personel, He was immediately taken to his private room which was already ready for him on the memory unit. Since that time we have found scallop shell staff very professional, kind and l attentive to my husband's needs, he looks forward to the the therapies he receives,as well as the well planned out activities, and the friendships he has made with the staff and other residents. When he sees the staff he greets them with a smile and that tells me he is content and happy . I am happy we discovered Scallop Shell.
Judith a Dealteris
Jun 2025
The staff is unfailingly kind, supportive of the residents and family . The building it feels like a family when you walk thru the doors. There are a lot of activities for patients regarding variety and desire . The outside front patio entrance are often full with family and residents enjoying the fresh air and enjoying conversation and the view . The food is great. I enjoy they have a hair dresser to tend to the residents hair needs . I also enjoy the instant welcoming feeling you receive from the receptionist Michelle and all staff . The reason why I decided on Scallop She’ll was due to an amazing review from a previous residents family I know.
6 inspection visits in the last three years, 28 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected Dec 9, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 9, 2025
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.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 9, 2025
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 9, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 9, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 9, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 13, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 6, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 6, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 6, 2024
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 6, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 6, 2024
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 6, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 6, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 22, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity H of L: actual harm, patternCorrected Oct 22, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity H of L: actual harm, patternCorrected Oct 22, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 22, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 22, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 22, 2023
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 22, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 22, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 22, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 22, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 22, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 22, 2023
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 22, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 23, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Elderwood Of Scallop Shell At Wakefield offers Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Elderwood Of Scallop Shell At Wakefield is located at 55 Scallop Shell Way in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.
Families describe Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield as a warm, attentive skilled nursing and rehab community where staff are consistent, communicative, and genuinely caring toward residents, whether for short-term rehab or long-term memory care. Reviewers repeatedly highlight strong teamwork among nurses, CNAs, therapists, and support staff, along with a clean, welcoming environment and active engagement of residents.
Elderwood Of Scallop Shell At Wakefield had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 28 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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