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AdviniaCare Scallop Shell, LLC
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
55 Scallop Shell Way
South Kingstown, RI 02879
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- Provider Category
- Nursing home
- Location
- South Kingstown, RI
- Record Period
- 2023–2025
- Source Documents
- 7
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 5 inspections from September 2023 to November 2025, state surveyors documented 24 findings at AdviniaCare Scallop Shell, LLC; 24 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window.
- Inspections
- 5
- 2023–2025, standard and complaint
- Findings
- 24
- Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
- Corrected
- 24
- Of 24 findings, with a recorded correction date
- Penalties
- 1
- 1 fine; payment not published
Findings by Year
- Findings
- Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 12 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What the Record Shows
- 24 of 24 findings have a recorded correction date.
- CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window: 1 fine of $19,383, its payment not published.
- 2 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- The latest standard inspection, November 20, 2025, recorded 5 findings (most serious: Level J).
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- AdviniaCare Scallop Shell, LLC
- Address
- 55 Scallop Shell Way, South Kingstown, RI 02879
- CMS Certification Number
- 415057
- Provider Type
- Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
- Certified Beds
- 80
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Record Window
- September 22, 2023 to October 1, 2026
Chronology
Inspection History
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- 2025
Standard health inspection
5 findings
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Dec 9, 2025
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level GActual harmCorrected Dec 9, 2025
- F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Level GActual harmCorrected Dec 9, 2025
- F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 9, 2025
- F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Dec 9, 2025
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $19,383 imposed November 20, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of November 20, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 13, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Standard health inspection
5 findings
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 6, 2024
- F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 6, 2024
- F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 6, 2024
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 6, 2024
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 6, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 22, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2023
Standard health inspection
12 findings
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level HActual harmCorrected Oct 22, 2023
- F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Level HActual harmCorrected Oct 22, 2023
- F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Level GActual harmCorrected Oct 22, 2023
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2023
- F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2023
- F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2023
- F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2023
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2023
- F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2023
- F811Ensure 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2023
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2023
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2023
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
- 1
Quality of Care, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F684 in September 2023, September 2024 and November 2025. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. The most serious of these was recorded at level H (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2324242425F684 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 2
Professional Standards, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F658 in September 2023 and September 2024. This citation covers whether the home’s services meet professional standards of quality. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2324242425F658 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 3
Citation F726, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F726 in September 2023 and November 2025. The agency describes it this way: 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. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2324242425F726 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 4
Citation F757, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F757 in September 2023 and November 2025. The agency describes it this way: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2324242425F757 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 5
Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F880 in September 2023 and September 2024. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2324242425F880 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 6
Citation F883, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F883 in September 2023 and January 2024. The agency describes it this way: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2324242425F883 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
For Your Next Visit
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
- 01
How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?
Quality of Care: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level H.
- 02
How do you check that nurses and aides follow professional standards, and what happens when they do not?
Professional Standards: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 03
What changed after F726 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F726: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level G.
- 04
What changed after F757 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F757: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level G.
- 05
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 06
What changed after F883 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F883: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 07
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
- 08
What led to the 2025 fine, and has it been paid?
A $19,383 civil money penalty was imposed November 20, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid.
The Evidence
Sources and Coverage
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Rhode Island state survey agency.
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Rhode Island state survey agency
Inspection Sep 22, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Rhode Island state survey agency
Inspection Jan 3, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Rhode Island state survey agency
Inspection Sep 6, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Rhode Island state survey agency
Inspection Sep 13, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Rhode Island state survey agency
Inspection Nov 20, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Penalties, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Provider Information, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 415057
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Coverage
Record windowSeptember 22, 2023 – October 1, 2026
- CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before September 2023 are not in this release.
- CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.
What This Report Cannot Tell You
- Complaints not investigated onsite
- Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
- Complaint allegations
- CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
- Facility-reported incidents
- Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
- Follow-up visits
- CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
- Fire safety inspections
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
- Staffing levels and ownership history
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
- Whether fines were paid
- CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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