Providence County, Rhode Island · Nursing home
Briarcliffe Manor
5 of 5 overall from CMS
49 Old Pocasset Road, Johnston, RI 02919
At a glance
- Overall rating 5 of 5 Above the state average of 2.9
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.66 hours Above the state average of 3.71
- Nursing staff who left in a year 22.6% Below the state average of 40.6%
- Health citations in 3 years 4 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 93.1% of 122 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Briarcliffe Manor is a 122-bed nursing home in Johnston, Rhode Island (Providence County). CMS rates it 5 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.66 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Rhode Island average of 3.71. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 122
- Residents per day (average)
- 113.6
- Certified since
- 1967 (59 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and Medicaid
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Questions to ask Briarcliffe Manor
Chosen from this home's public data.
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
- Can we visit at a mealtime and again on a weekend?General
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CMS star ratings
- Overall 5 of 5 Rhode Island average 2.9
- Health inspections 5 of 5 Rhode Island average 2.8
- Staffing 5 of 5 Rhode Island average 3.2
- Quality measures 5 of 5 Rhode Island average 3.1
The vertical line marks the Rhode Island average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 4.66 h Rhode Island average 3.71
- Nurse aides 3.31 h Rhode Island average 2.46
- Licensed practical nurses 0.52 h Rhode Island average 0.49
- Registered nurses 0.83 h Rhode Island average 0.76
- All staff, weekends 4.20 h Rhode Island average 3.34
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 6 hours. The vertical line marks the Rhode Island average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover22.6%
- Rhode Island average40.6%
- Registered nurse turnover0.0%
- Rhode Island average37.9%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 0 | 3 |
| Feb 16, 2024 | 1 | 1 |
Rhode Island homes averaged 9.2 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (4)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 6, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 6, 2026)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 6, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 29, 2024)
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
Rhode Island homes averaged 2.1 fines and $65,018 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Rhode Island
- Size31 of 72 by certified beds
- Rhode Island average residents per day98.3
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Providence County41
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Briarcliffe Manor?
Briarcliffe Manor has an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 5, staffing is 5 and quality measures is 5.
How many beds does Briarcliffe Manor have?
Briarcliffe Manor has 122 certified beds. It averages 113.6 residents per day, about 93.1% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Briarcliffe Manor?
The home reports 4.66 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.83 hours from registered nurses. The Rhode Island average is 3.71 hours and 0.76 hours from registered nurses.
Has Briarcliffe Manor been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Briarcliffe Manor accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Nearest nursing homes
- 5 of 5 Cherry Hill Manor 171beds 94.3%in use 4.07nurse hours a day
- 3 of 5 Morgan Health Center 120beds 93.3%in use 3.75nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc 156beds 95.1%in use 4.10nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Providence County
Who to call in Rhode Island
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Rhode Island.
- Long-term care ombudsman Office of the Rhode Island State Long Term Care Ombudsman 1-888-351-0808 A free advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Rhode Island Department of Health, Complaint Unit 401-222-5960 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 415012. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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