Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield

Assisted Living in USA

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield

Assisted Living in USA

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Overview of Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield

Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield is a cozy community located in the Wakefield-Peace Dale area. It offers subacute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and memory care services. The facility is nationally recognized for quality short-term rehabilitation services and provides a friendly, home-like atmosphere.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
3/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
3/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
3/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
3/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 51m per day
Rank #30 / 55Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 30th out of 55 homes in Rhode Island.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Rhode Island average, with a ranking across 55 Rhode Island SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
vs avg
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 16m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
81 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

47% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 20 days

Private pay

52% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$9.4M
Operating loss
-$2.8M
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$9.4M Rank #38 / 55Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 55 homes in Rhode Island.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Rhode Island SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Operating loss
-$2.8M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #29 / 55Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 29th out of 55 homes in Rhode Island.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Rhode Island average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$5.4M
57.9% of revenue Rank #6 / 55Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 55 homes in Rhode Island.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Rhode Island average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.7M
Total costs $12.2M
Bed community size
80-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
84%
Rank #50 / 56Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th out of 56 homes in Rhode Island.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Rhode Island average, with its statewide rank out of 56. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Similar to the Rhode Island average: 83.7%
Occupied beds
67 / 80
Average residents 95 per day

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 18, 1909
License NumberLTC00352
CMS Certification Number415057

Ownership & Operating Entity

Owner NameAMBER GRIVERS, ADMINISTRATOR

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

2 services
Subacute Rehabilitation
Palliative Care

Contact Information

Fax(401) 789-3562

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsAdult Day Services

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionPleasant dining experience at every meal.

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Inspection History

In Rhode Island, the Department of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation is the primary authority for inspecting, licensing, and reporting on all long-term care facilities.

7 visits/inspections Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

Latest inspection

Date December 10, 2025
Follow Up

31 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Rhode Island average: 34 deficiencies

4.4 deficiencies per inspection

Inspection Report Summary for Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield

The most recent inspection on December 10, 2025, found no deficiencies, confirming that previous issues had been corrected. Prior inspections showed multiple deficiencies, including an immediate jeopardy related to inadequate supervision that led to a resident choking incident, medication administration errors, failure to provide required Medicare notifications, and life safety code violations such as nonfunctional emergency lighting. Complaint investigations substantiated issues with medication management, care planning, infection control, and staff competency, with one immediate jeopardy removed after corrective actions. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows improvement over time, with the latest follow-up confirming correction of prior deficiencies.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Sep 2024

Total health citations
24 Rank #21 / 55Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 55 homes in Rhode Island.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Rhode Island state average, with a ranking across all 55 RI SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

State average N/A

Citations per inspection
4

State average N/A


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

20 of 24 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 24 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 24 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0 Rank #20 / 46Severe citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 46 homes in Rhode Island.Shows citations where actual resident harm occurred, compared to the Rhode Island average and ranked across 46 SNFs statewide. Even a single severe citation is significant — lower is always better.
In line with State average

State average: N/A


Serious Health citations More info 3
In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations More info State average: N/A

3 serious citations More info State average: N/A

21 moderate citations More info State average: N/A

0 minor citations More info State average: N/A
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Sep 13, 2024
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. Sep 06, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Sep 06, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Sep 06, 2024
Corrected

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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

HC

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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 95
Employees 95
Contractors 0
Staff to resident ratio 1.58:1
0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0:0

Avg staff/day 42
Average shift 7.4 hours
0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 28,432
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 20
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 5
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 37
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0%

0 contractor hours this quarter

No contractor roles were reported this quarter.

Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant3703711,50991100%7.8
Registered Nurse200207,32691100%8.1
Other Dietary Services Staff7072,27691100%6.4
Licensed Practical Nurse5051,2589099%7.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician5051,0147684%6
Physical Therapy Assistant5058248290%6.7
Dental Services Staff1014816369%7.6
Mental Health Service Worker1014726369%7.5
Nurse Practitioner1014586167%7.5
Dietitian1014586167%7.5
Administrator1014275864%7.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014085965%6.9
Qualified Social Worker1013375358%6.4
Physical Therapy Aide1012995055%6
RN Director of Nursing1012783741%7.5
Medication Aide/Technician4042333134%6
Occupational Therapy Aide1012253437%6.6
Speech Language Pathologist2021523134%4.9
37 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
20 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
5 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 99%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 84%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 90%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 69%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 69%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 67%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 67%
1 Administrator
% of Days 64%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 65%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 58%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 55%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 41%
4 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 34%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 37%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 34%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 60
Medicare
7
11.7% of residents
Medicaid
18
30% of residents
Private pay or other
35
58.3% of residents

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 14.4
40% worse than State average

State average: 10.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 28.7
42% worse than State average

State average: 20.2

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 24.5%
25% worse than State average

State average: 19.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 33.7%
85% worse than State average

State average: 18.2%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 28.0%
22% worse than State average

State average: 22.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.2%
14% better than State average

State average: 3.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.2%
10% better than State average

State average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.1%
7% better than State average

State average: 2.3%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.3%
17% worse than State average

State average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.3%
76% better than State average

State average: 13.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 21.9%
In line with State average

State average: 21.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.5%
In line with State average

State average: 93.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.3%
In line with State average

State average: 95.3%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 44.7%
41% worse than State average

State average: 76.2%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than State average

State average: 2.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 52.4%
33% worse than State average

State average: 78.2%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $70K
25% lower than State average

State average: $94K

Number of fines 1 Rank #1 / 43Federal fines — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 43 homes in Rhode Island.Shows this facility's CMS fine count alongside the Rhode Island average, and where it ranks among all 43 skilled nursing facilities in the state. Fewer fines mean a better rank.
65% fewer fines than State average

State average: 2.8

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than State average

State average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $70K
State average $94K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Aug 24, 2023
$70K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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