Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield provides licensed nursing-home care for individuals who need 24-hour clinical oversight. A registered nurse supervises each shift, and licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants deliver hands-on support that includes medication administration, vital-sign monitoring, assistance with activities of daily living, and care plan updates. The center admits both short-term patients recovering from surgery or illness and long-term residents who require ongoing skilled care.
Beyond routine nursing services, the facility offers onsite physical, occupational, and speech therapy up to seven days a week, with therapists coordinating closely with attending physicians. The clinical team can manage wound care, IV therapy, oxygen support, pain control, and other medically complex needs. Social workers handle discharge planning and coordinate follow-up appointments, while the pharmacy consultant reviews medications for safety and effectiveness. Transportation for offsite dialysis or specialist visits is arranged as needed, and an after-hours medical on-call system ensures prompt attention to urgent changes in condition.
Resident accommodations include a mix of private and companion rooms, each furnished with a bed, dresser, and chair; some rooms also have in-room showers, while others share a nearby barrier-free bathroom. Individual climate controls, basic cable, and an emergency call system are standard in many—but not all—units. Common areas feature television lounges, a therapy gym, and enclosed outdoor space for supervised fresh-air breaks; a hair salon and complementary Wi-Fi are available in designated sections of the building.
Meals are prepared in the community kitchen under the guidance of a registered dietitian, with three daily servings that rotate on a four-week cycle and adjust for cultural preferences, mechanical soft needs, or physician-ordered therapeutic diets. Residents who are able dine in a central dining room with staff supervision for portion control and safe swallowing, while those with limited mobility receive tray service in their rooms. Between-meal snacks and hydration stations are stocked throughout the day, and family members can arrange for guest meals with advance notice.
