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Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living

53 Old Pocasset Rd

4.7(23 ratings)· Johnston average: 4.5

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Quick Facts

Campus layout
Separate Cottage, Gardens, and Manor buildings for care
Skilled nursing detail
Dedicated 2nd floor skilled nursing unit on-site
Family updates
Nursing staff calls family about medication changes
Room type
Private rooms available for residents

What Families Think

Briarcliffe Gardens draws strongly positive feedback from families whose loved ones stayed for years, praising the compassionate, attentive care from staff across its memory care, assisted living, and skilled nursing areas. A small number of reviewers described serious lapses in care and communication, including unanswered call bells and a fall resulting in a hip fracture and death, so experiences appear to vary by unit and shift.

The Good

  • Long-tenured residents report years of consistent, compassionate care
  • Staff proactively call families about medication or condition changes
  • Multiple reviewers praise cleanliness and calm, welcoming atmosphere
  • Music and activity programs frequently mentioned as engaging residents
  • Private rooms and outdoor garden/sunroom available for residents
  • Staff communicated with families and kept residents connected during COVID

The Bad

  • One report of unanswered call bells leading to a resident soiling herself
  • One report described night staff as impatient and going through personal belongings
  • One serious report of a fall leading to hip fracture and death
  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living is a senior living community in Johnston, Rhode Island offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 23 reviews.

About Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living

Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living is located in Johnston, Rhode Island, and provides assisted living and skilled nursing/long-term care services. The community serves residents requiring memory care and post-acute nursing support.

Families consistently praise the attentiveness and compassion of the staff across both the assisted living and skilled nursing units. Multiple families highlight how the nursing team proactively communicates about medication changes and resident updates, and caregivers are described as responsive to requests and genuinely kind. One family noted that even when their mother was confused about her situation, she always said her "caregivers" were very nice. Residents and families also appreciate the calm, friendly environment and the community's attention to social engagement and individual needs.

The community maintained communication with families during the COVID-19 pandemic and coordinated care thoughtfully for residents transitioning between levels of care. Families report that staff managed difficult end-of-life situations with dignity and kept loved ones informed throughout challenging medical situations.

Briarcliffe Gardens holds a 4.7 out of 5 Google rating across 23 reviews. While the vast majority of families express gratitude for the care their loved ones received, one family reported significant concerns with call bell response times and attention to basic needs during their mother's stay.

Types of Care at Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living

Assisted LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living

4.7overall · 23 ratings combined

4.7★ on Google (23)

Nancy Vance

Dec 2024

via Google

My extremely sincere comments go out to the entire staff at Briarcliff Manor, specifically the 2nd floor skilled Nursing unit.<br>My 99 year old mother peacefully and well cared for passed away last week there. She was transferred there 4 months ago after falling and breaking her femur. Surgery and healing were not in her future due to her age and deteriorating status. She has been significantly hearing impaired since she was 55 so communication could have been an issue. It wasn't most of the time. Her caregivers went out of their way to communicate thru written words or her lip reading. I have such regard for the entire staff, housekeeping, laundry, kitchen, nurses, care coordinators (Carla) floor cleaners, front desk, activities staff. billing (Samantha) and even the other patients. V became a huge support as well as Danielle who championed my mothers comfort along with the other nurses. So many other patients became my mental health support as they coveted petting my Shih tzu Cocoa and gave me unintended support at this highly emotional time. I know finding a place for a loved one is not easy but I was very lucky to have landed here.

Watch out that they do not overfeed and cause your family member to gain too much weight, somehow falls in bathroom, with a staff member there. Breaks hip, has major surgery and dies 6 weeks later.<br><br>**My reply to Briarcliffe owner**<br>I do not need your prayers. You are the one who needs them.

Karen Clarkson

Jan 2024

via Google

I wanted to thank you for making my mom's last few years so comfortable. She never really made the transition from leaving her home which made it very difficult for my brother and I, but knowing she was getting such good, compassionate care helped us make peace with having to move her. Even when she was confused about her situation, she always mentioned that her "caregivers" were very nice. She had wonderful care in the Cottage and also in the Manor which is where she passed. I am forever grateful to all of you for taking care of her. Kind regards, Karen Clarkson

Heather S

Oct 2023

via Google

This facility is very clean and the staff are so kind. Residents are well taken care of and have plenty of activities to keep them engaged.

Carol Nahod

Aug 2022

via Google

My Mom has been living at Briarcliffe Gardens for over 3 years. She moved in on Valentine’s Day and COVID hit in March! It was an awful time for everyone, especially in the beginning when we really didn’t know what was what and people in nursing homes were dying. Through it all, the staff kept us informed and we connected via FaceTime. This difficult time was met with everyone pulling together, the staff brave enough, committed enough to come to work every day and care for our most vulnerable. That is who they are.<br>Fortunately, things have lightened considerably, life is relatively back to normal and still, the same people come to work, think up ways to entertain, engage and honor their residents. I could not be more pleased with the care, genuine care my Mom receives. I cannot say the relief I feel knowing she is in good hands. I can sleep at night. I would not hesitate to recommend Briarcliffe to anyone with the need.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living offer?

Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living offers Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living located?

Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living is located at 53 Old Pocasset Rd in Johnston, Rhode Island.

What do families say about Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living?

Briarcliffe Gardens draws strongly positive feedback from families whose loved ones stayed for years, praising the compassionate, attentive care from staff across its memory care, assisted living, and skilled nursing areas. A small number of reviewers described serious lapses in care and communication, including unanswered call bells and a fall resulting in a hip fracture and death, so experiences appear to vary by unit and shift.

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