Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (64% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 30 days.
Briarcliffe Manor is a skilled nursing facility in Johnston, Rhode Island, offering short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and supportive independent living as part of the Briarcliffe Campus. The 122-bed facility is privately owned and operated by Geriatric Centers of North America Inc. Across inspections since 2021, Briarcliffe Manor recorded 18 total deficiencies, 47% fewer than the Rhode Island average of 34. There were no fines, Immediate Jeopardy findings, or license actions. The most recent annual survey, conducted in February 2025, found no health deficiencies. Earlier substantiated complaints involved MRSA infection-control failures and food-service issues; both were corrected and confirmed during follow-up. The facility holds a 5-star CMS overall rating, driven in large part by its Health Inspection score, which ranks 87.3% above the Rhode Island average. Total nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 6 minutes per resident per day, 25% above the Rhode Island mean of 4 hours and 6 minutes, placing Briarcliffe 5th among 56 Rhode Island skilled nursing facilities. Physical therapist staffing is double the state average, reflecting the facility’s rehabilitation orientation. The facility provides occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, respiratory therapy, and dedicated dietary support. The occupancy rate is 91%, above the Rhode Island average of 83.7%, and it accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For short-stay residents, 75.6% leave at or above the expected level of self-care, which is 41% higher than the state figure. Rehospitalization rates are 19.3%, compared with a state rate of 25.1%. The facility’s rehabilitation depth and memory care capacity fit residents pursuing post-acute recovery or those requiring structured dementia programming in Providence County.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | RI Average | vs. RI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 18 | 34 | This facility has 47% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Rhode Island nursing home (18 vs. RI avg 34).↓ 47% better |
State average 8.3
Last Health inspection on Feb 2024
State average 28.1
State average 3.48
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 5 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: 1.6
State average: 1.7
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
86 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 80 | 0 | 80 | 29,987 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 1 | 16 | 4,853 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 4,814 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2,502 | 92 | 100% | 12.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,375 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,749 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,720 | 76 | 83% | 9.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,454 | 92 | 100% | 6.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,032 | 85 | 92% | 6.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 921 | 65 | 71% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 907 | 62 | 67% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 763 | 64 | 70% | 11.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 6 | 0 | 6 | 608 | 80 | 87% | 5.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 539 | 59 | 64% | 9.1 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 523 | 64 | 70% | 8.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 479 | 62 | 67% | 7.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 161 | 48 | 52% | 3.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 47 | 42 | 46% | 1.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 11 | 12% | 2 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 12% | 1.5 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
26% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
64% of new residents, often for short stays.
9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Briarcliffe Manor from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (64% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 30 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Johnston's city center to Briarcliffe Manor's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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| Briarcliffe Manor | NH AL IL MC RC SNF | Johnston | 122
Facility
122
RI AVG
106
Rank
#39 / 109 |
91.0%
Facility
91.0%
RI AVG
79.1
Rank
#16 / 55 | +15% | 5.11
Facility
5.11
RI AVG
4.01
Rank
#4 / 55 | -28% | +27% | $0
Facility
$0
RI AVG
$97.5k
Rank
#1 / 57 | 5
Facility
5
RI AVG
28.1
Rank
#3 / 57 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
RI AVG
3.5
Rank
#7 / 57 | - | 111 | A+ |
38
Facility
38
RI AVG
47
Rank
#67 / 119 | Geriatric Centers Of North America Inc | $12.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$12.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
$14.1M
Rank
#23 / 58 | $10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
$5.9M
Rank
#14 / 58 | 79.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
79.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
43.7%
Rank
#9 / 58 | 415012 | ||||
| John Clarke Senior Living | NH IL MC RC SNF | Middletown (Newport East) | 60
Facility
60
RI AVG
106
Rank
#88 / 109 |
91.7%
Facility
91.7%
RI AVG
79.1
Rank
#14 / 55 | +16% | 3.66
Facility
3.66
RI AVG
4.01
Rank
#37 / 55 | +30% | -9% | $0
Facility
$0
RI AVG
$97.5k
Rank
#1 / 57 | 3
Facility
3
RI AVG
28.1
Rank
#2 / 57 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
RI AVG
3.5
Rank
#1 / 57 | 1 | 55 | - |
34
Facility
34
RI AVG
47
Rank
#73 / 119 | Joan Woods | $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
$14.1M
Rank
#46 / 58 | $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
$5.9M
Rank
#48 / 58 | 69.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
69.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
43.7%
Rank
#38 / 58 | 415076 | ||||
| Alpine Nursing Home Inc | NH HOS RC SNF | Coventry | 60
Facility
60
RI AVG
106
Rank
#88 / 109 |
96.7%
Facility
96.7%
RI AVG
79.1
Rank
#5 / 55 | +22% | 4.45
Facility
4.45
RI AVG
4.01
Rank
#17 / 55 | +52% | +11% | $0
Facility
$0
RI AVG
$97.5k
Rank
#1 / 57 | 12
Facility
12
RI AVG
28.1
Rank
#5 / 57 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
RI AVG
3.5
Rank
#36 / 57 | 1 | 58 | C+ |
5
Facility
5
RI AVG
47
Rank
#111 / 119 | Rodney Gauvin | $6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
$14.1M
Rank
#53 / 58 | $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
$5.9M
Rank
#50 / 58 | 69.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
69.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
43.7%
Rank
#13 / 58 | 415089 | ||||
| Woonsocket Health Center | NH HOS MC SNF | Woonsocket | 150
Facility
150
RI AVG
106
Rank
#25 / 109 |
78.7%
Facility
78.7%
RI AVG
79.1
Rank
#38 / 55 | 0% | 4.91
Facility
4.91
RI AVG
4.01
Rank
#8 / 55 | -26% | +22% | $0
Facility
$0
RI AVG
$97.5k
Rank
#1 / 57 | 21
Facility
21
RI AVG
28.1
Rank
#18 / 57 | 4.2
Facility
4.2
RI AVG
3.5
Rank
#46 / 57 | 2 | 118 | - |
87
Facility
87
RI AVG
47
Rank
#5 / 119 | Robbin Brooks-Mancini | $12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
$14.1M
Rank
#22 / 58 | $8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
$5.9M
Rank
#23 / 58 | 72.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
72.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
43.7%
Rank
#20 / 58 | 415041 | ||||
| Holiday Retirement Home Inc | NH AL IL RC SNF | Manville | 170
Facility
170
RI AVG
106
Rank
#14 / 109 |
84.1%
Facility
84.1%
RI AVG
79.1
Rank
#30 / 55 | +6% | 4.71
Facility
4.71
RI AVG
4.01
Rank
#10 / 55 | -15% | +17% | $46.1k
Facility
$46.1k
RI AVG
$97.5k
Rank
#35 / 57 | 17
Facility
17
RI AVG
28.1
Rank
#13 / 57 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
RI AVG
3.5
Rank
#8 / 57 | 2 | 143 | - |
63
Facility
63
RI AVG
47
Rank
#40 / 119 | Jeanne Gurchin | $14.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
$14.1M
Rank
#28 / 58 | $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
$5.9M
Rank
#8 / 58 | 73.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
73.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
43.7%
Rank
#1 / 58 | 415075 |
Briarcliffe Manor is legally operated by Akshay K. Talwar, Adm.
Briarcliffe Manor has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to RI state health department records, Briarcliffe Manor's license number is LTC00435.
Briarcliffe Manor's occupancy is 91%.
No, Briarcliffe Manor has a no-pet policy.
Briarcliffe Manor is registered as a for-profit in RI.
Briarcliffe Manor has 122 beds.
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