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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 5th out of 56 homes in Rhode Island for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 43m per day | ▼ 6% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 31m per day | ▲ 8% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 3h 11m per day | ▲ 29% State avg: 2h 28m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 57m per day | ▲ 20% State avg: 3h 18m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 6m per day | ▲ 103% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 33m per day | ▼ 3% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Higher than the Rhode Island average: 83.7%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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | RI Average | vs. RI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 18 | 34 | This facility has 47% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Rhode Island nursing home (18 vs. RI avg 34).↓ 47% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 3.6 | 6.8 | This facility has 47% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Rhode Island nursing home (3.6 vs. RI avg 6.8).↓ 47% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Rhode Island average 8.3
Last Health inspection on Feb 2024
Rhode Island average 28.1
Rhode Island 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.
100% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 1.6
100% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 1.7
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
20% fewer staff per resident than Rhode Island average
0% compared with Rhode Island average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
16 total: 15 full-time employees and 1 contractor.
16
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 11 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
11
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 80 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
80
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
86 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| 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.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.9
43% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 10.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
10.4
48% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 20.2
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.5%
52% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 19.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.8%
35% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 18.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
9.9%
57% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 22.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.2%
67% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 3.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.0%
58% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 4.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%
5% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 2.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.1%
6% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 13.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
6.9%
68% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 21.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.3%
5% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 93.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 95.3%
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
75.6%
In line with Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 76.2%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.2%
92% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 2.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
89.4%
14% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 78.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
19.3%
23% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 25.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.2%
42% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 15.8%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.7%
13% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
75.6%
41% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
54.8%
8% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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)
Total residents
111Residents 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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Briarcliffe Manor based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #16 / 60Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 16th out of 60 homes in Rhode Island. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Rhode Island average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
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 is located in JOHNSTON, Rhode Island.
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The legal owner and operator of Briarcliffe Manor is 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%.
Briarcliffe Manor has 122 beds.
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Briarcliffe Manor is located at 49 OLD POCASSET ROAD.
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