The Preserve at Briarcliffe
The Preserve at Briarcliffe
Located in Johnston, Rhode Island, The Preserve at Briarcliffe is an assisted living community that offers a continuum of care that includes assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation services, respite care, short-term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Along with its 72-bed capacity, this range of services can benefit older adults whose care needs may change over time by allowing access to multiple levels of support within one setting.
Memory care services provide structured support for residents living with cognitive impairment, along with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants who are also available to oversee daily care and health monitoring. The community’s multi-service approach appeals to families seeking flexibility and continuity of care without the need for frequent relocations.
Located on Old Pocasset Road, the community is situated in a relatively walkable area, with a limited number of nearby amenities available within walking distance. However, most errands and outings typically require transportation by car.
Primarily, state inspections have focused on food service operations, including kitchen procedures and sanitation practices. In response, the community implemented corrective actions and additional staff training. Additionally, complaint investigations conducted during this period did not substantiate resident harm or negative resident outcomes.
For older adults seeking assisted living or memory care with access to additional healthcare and rehabilitation services, The Preserve at Briarcliffe is a good fit, especially due to the availability of multiple care options within a single community.
72-bed community Rank #75 / 109Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 75th out of 109 homes in Rhode Island for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Rhode Island facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Rhode Island that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
5 years in operation Rank #67 / 90Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 90 homes in Rhode Island for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Rhode Island facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Rhode Island that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 38 / 100 Rank #67 / 119Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 119 homes in Rhode Island for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Rhode Island facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Rhode Island that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence
StatusActive
IssuanceApril 21, 2021
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
License NumberALR01514
Owner NameNisha Talwar
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Supportive Independent Living
Memory Care Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing And Short Term Rehabilitation
Fax(401) 944-2455
Inspection History
In Rhode Island, the Department of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation is the primary authority for inspecting, licensing, and reporting on all long-term care facilities.
Since 2023 · 3 years of data
5 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Rhode Island state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2023 vs. Rhode Island state average
Overall vs. RI average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Rhode Island average:
• Total deficiencies (85% below)
• Total deficiencies (85% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | RI Average | vs. RI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 5 | 34 | This facility has 85% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Rhode Island assisted living residence (5 vs. RI avg 34).↓ 85% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- February 4, 2025 inspection found 2 food code deficiencies in the kitchen, with corrective actions started and no residents affected by the complaint investigation.
- February 27, 2023 survey identified 3 food service violations including contamination risks from personal items near food and improper sanitizer and toxic material storage.
- Multiple complaint investigations from August 2023 through September 2024 found no deficiencies or substantiated issues during unannounced visits.
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| The Preserve at Briarcliffe | AL | Johnston | 72
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72
RI AVG
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38
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Preserve at Briarcliffe
Who is the owner of The Preserve at Briarcliffe?
The Preserve at Briarcliffe is legally operated by Nisha Talwar.
Is The Preserve at Briarcliffe in a walkable area?
The Preserve at Briarcliffe has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of The Preserve at Briarcliffe?
According to RI state health department records, The Preserve at Briarcliffe's license number is ALR01514.
When does The Preserve at Briarcliffe's license expire?
According to RI state health department records, The Preserve at Briarcliffe's license expires on December 31, 2026.
How long has The Preserve at Briarcliffe been in business?
The Preserve at Briarcliffe has been operating for approximately 5 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Preserve at Briarcliffe?
No, The Preserve at Briarcliffe has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does The Preserve at Briarcliffe have?
The Preserve at Briarcliffe has 72 beds.
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