Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield

Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield sits at 55 Scallop Shell Way in the Wakefield neighborhood of Peace Dale, RI, right in the 02879 ZIP code, and it's an apartment community where people will find legal protections against discrimination, including those based on orientation, gender identity, or source of income, and they also have housing protected under federal law, which gives a bit of peace of mind for lots of folks. The place has eighty certified beds and provides many care options, including assisted living, memory care through the Seasons Memory Care program, skilled nursing, long-term care, and different types of rehabilitation like physical, occupational, and speech therapy inside a bright, spacious rehab gym that's got some modern equipment, plus there's a dedicated therapy suite for all those needs; people who need wound care see nurse practitioners who do weekly rounds, and there's a 24-hour call system and round-the-clock supervision to keep folks safe. Residents get help with daily things like bathing, dressing, and taking medicine, plus there's daily housekeeping and laundry, and staff also help with meal services, with dining options made to be tasty and healthy for seniors, and the building has Wi-Fi, cable TV, and air conditioning right in the rooms. There are all sorts of social and activity programs-music, movie nights, arts, games, and a library-as well as organized resident-run events, and people get to enjoy outdoor activities, stroll along walking paths, and relax in the garden or the spa and wellness room, with a fitness room and regular fitness programs also in the mix. The building has both private and shared rooms, and common spaces are cozy and decorated, trying to keep a home-like and friendly place where people are known for looking out for each other, which is something folks always notice. Elderwood of Scallop Shell works as part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community and mainly runs as a skilled nursing facility, and it takes Medicare and Medicaid, which helps with costs for those who qualify. Specialized memory care aims to reduce confusion and wandering for people with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, and staff track everyone's safety pretty carefully. There is no information about parking, pets, or other outdoor amenities, and details about the building's interiors aren't listed, but the place does offer support during life changes, guided by their mission to provide empathy and a calm environment, which is sometimes all you really need when seeking a bit of clarity or comfort, and the surroundings are known to be serene, which helps people settle in.