Overview of Bayview Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Scalabrini Operated by the NFR 2020 Irrevocable Trust, Bayview Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Scalabrini is a skilled nursing community in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, that provides subacute rehabilitation and long-term nursing care. The community is administered by Armani Sepe and licensed in July 2021 with 120 beds. Along with orthopedic rehabilitation, wound care, dementia support, and specialized transitional care services through its Subacute Rehab and Urgent SNF™ programs, 24-hour staffing is also provided. It also accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Amenities include private and semi-private suites overlooking Narragansett Bay, a chapel with monthly Catholic Mass, an enclosed sunroom, and a Family Matters Program designed to support residents and loved ones throughout the care process.
Quality outcome measures indicate strong resident performance in several clinical categories compared with Rhode Island averages, with improved outcomes in areas such as preventative care, reduction of high-risk clinical events, and preservation of functional abilities. Short-term rehabilitation residents also demonstrate favorable rates of successful discharge back to home or community settings following treatment. Additional strengths include strong fall-prevention outcomes and high vaccination compliance rates. Occupancy is at 78%, which is lower than the state average, suggesting availability.
On the other hand, staffing metrics and inspection findings have raised ongoing concerns. Total nursing hours per resident remain below Rhode Island averages, and weekend registered nurse coverage has been identified as particularly limited, potentially reducing clinical oversight during those periods.
A recertification inspection in August 2024 documented 11 deficiencies involving medication administration errors, infection prevention practices, resident care planning, and safeguards intended to protect residents from abuse. One complaint investigation in December 2023 was also substantiated, which concerns staff-to-resident sexual abuse. An inspection in 2025 also cited medication administration concerns involving drugs such as Midodrine and Warfarin, along with unnecessary medication use and broader medication safety procedures.
Notably, the community continues to maintain fewer total deficiencies than the Rhode Island average overall, and follow-up inspections confirmed correction of cited deficiencies by January 2026. Regulatory findings suggest that while improvements and corrective actions have been implemented, ongoing attention to staffing adequacy, medication safety, and compliance practices remains important.
Recognized for strong resident outcome measures, broad clinical services, and continued efforts to improve staffing and medication management practices, Bayview Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Scalabrini is best suited for older adults requiring skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, or long-term medical support.
