The Preserve at Briarcliffe: A Homelike Environment only BETTER

The Preserve at Briarcliffe

An Assisted and Supportive Independent Living Residence in Johnston

By Jennifer Coates as published in the Cranston Herald 

It may seem like a simple detail to most, but for Akshay Talwar, the President and CEO of Briarcliffe, the live-edge table that sits in the lobby of The Preserve at Briarcliffe has deep significance. This table represents so much more than a design element in a room, it has a life story of its own that connects it in a special way to this senior residence tucked in a quiet corner of Johnston.

The wood was a gift to Akshay from his father, given to him many years ago.  The wood, now a gorgeous piece of furniture art, is from his father’s lumber business in their homeland of India. It is made of a cross-section cut of “Puka wood”; it is solid and durable and has seen the passage of many years of time.

Those years of time are marked on this preserved slab of wood by the rings that formed as the tree matured.  Like the lives of The Preserve’s new residents, those rings symbolize a life well-lived, rich with history and untold stories of joy, celebration, hardship, and growth.  It is a reminder to Akshay of his father, of how far he has come in his own life, and of all the promise that lies ahead for those who have now made The Preserve their home.

The Preserve at Briarcliffe, an Assisted and Supportive Independent Living Residence, officially opened its doors in May of 2021. Each of the residence’s 66 apartments is designed to meet the specific needs of those who are either completely independent or those who require assistance with such basic needs as medication management or help with simple activities of daily living. As a Continuing Catered Retirement Community (CCRC), Briarcliffe is the ultimate in senior living.

The Preserve’s apartments come in six different floor plans from studio-size units to one bedrooms. Many units feature private patios, balconies and Juliette balconies.  Each apartment has a kitchenette, “European-style” bathrooms for safe and easy barrier-free access and wheelchair-width doors for those with mobility challenges. There are also countless amenities available to residents here, making life exquisitely more enjoyable and stress-free.

Now is the time to schedule your own in-person tour of this exciting residence at 54 Old Pocasset Road. If you are seeking a lifestyle of comfort, security and peace of mind, arrange for your tour by calling 401.944.2450.  For more information, visit their new website, www.briarclifferi.com.

Caption: The polished table that creates the centerpiece of The Preserve’s reception area is a family heirloom of Akshay Talwar, the President and CEO of Briarcliffe.  Five years ago this May, preparations were being made to open this state-of-the art residence ~ come see it for yourself!