The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence

The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence is a magnificent assisted living community in Warwick, Rhode Island. It is within perfect Kent County which is part of the Ocean State.

The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence is a community of Jewish Collaborative Services, a full-spectrum senior housing and social services agency serving Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts communities.

Tamarisk’s New England style residence, with covered porches, courtyards, gardens and walking paths, welcomes you with the warmth and charm of a gracious home. Our 73 unit community is comprised of studio, and one- and two- bedroom apartments complemented by a full range of support services. Each apartment  features individualized heating and cooling as well as a private bath. There is ample room for treasured furniture and belongings. Every apartment is equipped with an individual assistance call and monitoring system, in addition to cable and WiFi.

Tamarisk also offers a large, open lobby, staffed with a concierge to answer questions and direct residents to each day’s activities. A community room is also available for large gatherings, cultural programs, and religious services. Residents can spend quiet time in the fire-placed parlor and library, or share a snack and coffee or tea with friends during the day in our Bistro. There is a south-facing sunroom that opens to a common garden and courtyard, surrounded by flowerbeds, walking paths, and a majestic trellised pavilion. All these amenities are intended to promote enjoyable living.

The Tamarisk tree has long been a symbol of hospitality dating back to biblical times in the land of Israel. Consistent with its quest to enrich the quality of life for older adults and their families, Jewish Seniors Agency of Rhode Island has chosen Tamarisk as the name of its unique assisted living residence. It is in the spirit of this desert tree that Tamarisk is a symbol of Hospitality, making all who come here feel welcomed, comforted and protected.

The mission of JCS is to sustain, nurture, and strengthen the well-being of seniors, adults, children, and families and to ensure access to a full continuum of care through the life cycle, within the framework of Jewish traditions and values.

Tamarisk is a place that incorporates and respects Jewish traditions and that provides safety, security and support services so residents may live with maximum independence, dignity and choice. It offers opportunities to celebrate what residents cherish most; Life. While Jewish customs and traditions are celebrated at Tamarisk, we welcome and respect seniors of all faiths.

At Tamarisk, we are committed to providing the highest quality of specialized care to residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory impairment. To best serve these residents’ needs, we have developed the Renaissance Memory Support Program located on the ground floor of Tamarisk in a specially designed and dedicated wing. Renaissance offers nineteen studio and companion apartments.

Our holistic approach to care, offered by a trained and certified resident focused staff, includes an enriched nutrition and dining program and a personalized plan of care developed with information provided by families. We embrace a philosophy that recognizes the importance of preserving dignity, celebrating individuality, encouraging participation and evoking laughter, trust and love.