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AdviniaCare Scallop Shell, LLC Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (South Kingstown, Rhode Island)

55 Scallop Shell Way, South Kingstown, Rhode Island 02879

Phone: 4017893006

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
80
Avg Residents/Day
64.3
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Washington
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health2/5
Staffing4/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityRhode Island AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.490.77+0.72
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.963.78+0.18
CMS Staffing Rating4/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover58.4%40%-

Health Citation History

24 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-11-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-11-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G – Actual Harm
2025-11-20Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.G – Actual Harm
2025-11-20Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-09-13Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-06Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-06Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-06Administration DeficienciesArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-06Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-06Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-03Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-22Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.H – Actual Harm
2023-09-22Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.H – Actual Harm
2023-09-22Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.G – Actual Harm
2023-09-22Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-22Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-22Infection Control DeficienciesImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-22Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-22Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-22Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-22Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-22Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-22Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

3 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-11-20Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-06Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-06Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct testing and exercise requirements.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$19,383
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-11-20Fine$19,383-

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