Briarcliffe Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

    49 Old Pocasset Rd, Johnston, RI 02919
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate staff excellent rehab spotless

    I had a very positive experience - compassionate, professional staff who treated my loved one like family, excellent nursing and rehab care, a spotless, secure facility, good meals, and clear family communication (Carla was a godsend). I felt supported and would happily return for rehab.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.24·(172)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.1
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      3.1
    • Amenities

      2.5
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive nursing and CNA staff
    • Skilled physical and occupational therapy programs
    • Supportive and responsive social work and case management
    • Successful short-term rehabilitation outcomes
    • Regular family communication and facilitated video calls
    • Well-maintained assisted living and independent living areas
    • Clean, well-kept common areas and lobby
    • Coordinated discharge planning and aftercare arrangements
    • Convenient location for visitors
    • Engaging daily activities and resident engagement
    • Family-oriented, owner-involved leadership
    • Professional admissions and administrative assistance

    Cons

    • Inconsistent sanitation and odor control across units
    • Variable room and unit maintenance standards
    • Inconsistent medication administration and timing
    • Irregular nurse/CNA responsiveness and staffing levels
    • Language-barrier impacts on shift-to-shift communication
    • Delays in maintenance and infrastructure repairs
    • Overcrowded or shared bathroom configurations
    • Inconsistent dining quality and meal-temperature control
    • Gaps in clinical monitoring and transfer-safety practices
    • Loss or mismanagement of personal belongings
    • Variable transparency and follow-through from administration
    • Inconsistent delivery of promised therapy services

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews describe a facility with notable strengths in short-term rehabilitation, assisted living, and family communication alongside recurring operational concerns in some long-term nursing areas. Many families praised the compassion and attentiveness of bedside staff, the effectiveness of physical and occupational therapy, and the active role of social work/case managers in coordinating care and communication. These strengths frequently supported successful rehab discharges and reassuring transitions back home.

    Care and staff: Nursing staff, CNAs, therapists, and several named social workers were frequently described as caring, engaged, and proactive. Reviewers highlighted personalized attention, encouragement from therapy teams, and routine updates to families, including video calls and in-person meetings. At the same time, there are persistent accounts indicating variability in staff responsiveness, shift-to-shift communication, and language compatibility on some shifts. These operational inconsistencies were linked to delays in assistance, concerns about timely medication administration, and uneven monitoring of intake and mobility for some residents.

    Dining and activities: Opinions about dining and activities are mixed. Numerous accounts describe pleasing, well-prepared meals and an active daily program; others describe uneven meal temperature, late deliveries, or dissatisfaction with menu quality in certain units. Activity programming and common-area engagement are generally viewed positively in assisted living and rehab areas, contributing to resident morale when present.

    Facilities and maintenance: The campus presents as a mix of well-maintained assisted living and public spaces alongside areas of aging infrastructure. Positive comments focus on a clean, attractive lobby and renovated assisted-living units. Conversely, reviewers describe variable room conditions, delayed repairs (including HVAC and water issues), and overcrowded bathroom arrangements in some long-term units. Sanitation and odor-control issues, as well as incontinence-care process lapses, were raised in connection with specific units rather than the campus as a whole.

    Management and operations: Strengths include owner involvement, strong social work support, coordinated discharge planning, and responsiveness from some administrative staff. However, other accounts point to inconsistent transparency, delayed responses from leadership, billing or insurance disputes, and administrative stress around admissions or transitions. Additional operational concerns include occasional lapses in property-level maintenance, inconsistent fulfillment of promised therapy regimens, and problems with personal-belongings handling.

    Notable patterns and considerations for families: A clear pattern emerges where short-term rehab and assisted-living services tend to receive the most consistent praise, while certain long-term nursing units show more variability in cleanliness, maintenance, staffing consistency, and clinical monitoring. Prospective residents and families may find it helpful to (1) inspect the specific unit and room being offered, (2) ask about staffing levels and language coverage for the intended shift, (3) clarify bathroom arrangements and incontinence-care protocols, (4) confirm expected therapy frequency and goals in writing, and (5) establish a preferred communication plan with social work or case management. Taken together, the facility provides strong clinical and rehabilitative resources in many cases, but operational inconsistencies in select areas warrant careful pre-admission review and ongoing oversight by family members or representatives.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Briarcliffe Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation is located at 49 Old Pocasset Rd, Johnston, RI, 02919.

    About Briarcliffe Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

    Briarcliffe Manor is nestled on a peaceful 30-acre campus in Johnston, Rhode Island, offering a serene and picturesque setting for those seeking high-quality senior care. The campus is uniquely situated just minutes from several nearby communities, making it a convenient choice for families from Providence, Cranston, Greenville, Lincoln, Scituate, Smithfield, Warwick, and Western Cranston. This expansive campus provides residents with a tranquil environment, combining natural beauty with modern amenities designed to promote comfort, safety, and well-being.

    Briarcliffe Manor is recognized for its five-star, award-winning skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, which stands as a cornerstone of the campus. Residents benefit from comprehensive long-term care services as well as short-term rehabilitation programs, all delivered by a compassionate team dedicated to fostering recovery, independence, and quality of life. Specialized therapy, personalized attention, and ongoing support are hallmarks of the care philosophy at Briarcliffe Manor, creating an environment where residents and their families feel supported at every stage.

    The campus also features two distinct memory care assisted living residences, thoughtfully designed for individuals living with memory loss. With a focus on dignity and engagement, these residences offer tailored programs and care strategies to address the unique needs of each resident. Specialized staff, enriching activities, and secure, comfortable settings allow residents to thrive while maintaining a sense of familiarity and routine.

    In addition to these offerings, Briarcliffe Manor recently opened The Preserve, a supportive independent and assisted living residence. The Preserve provides a contemporary and vibrant living option for seniors who seek independence but desire the peace of mind that comes with accessible care services. Residents can enjoy spacious accommodations, engaging social opportunities, and a continuum of care that adapts as their needs change.

    Through its range of specialized services and commitment to excellence, Briarcliffe Manor has become a trusted resource for senior care in Rhode Island. From advanced nursing and rehabilitation to innovative memory care and supportive assisted living, the campus delivers a holistic approach that prioritizes both health and happiness for every resident.

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