Our Mission

Briarcliff Oaks, Inc., a ministry of the First Baptist Church of Decatur, is a nonprofit, affordable housing and services ministry promoting successful aging in caring communities.

Our Community

At Briarcliff Oaks, you’re not just getting an apartment home – you’re gaining access to an entire community under one roof, with more amenities, services, activities and shared spaces than you’ve ever had. Our many attractive community rooms “extend” your apartment, providing comfortable places for socializing and making new friends. In fact, every floor has lounge areas to relax and enjoy lots of natural light.

Our on-site amenities and services include:

Activity and community rooms suitable for meetings, classes, movie nights and more
Library
Social, recreational, educational and wellness activities
Service coordinator on-site
Sunrooms on each floor with wooded views
Outdoor patios

Abundance Pantry
Life Long Learning Center with computers and Internet access
Resident-managed, non-intrusive daily check-ins
Fire alarm and sprinkler system in every apartment and common area
24-hour entry access
Weekly shopping trips to grocery stores, pharmacies, banks and shopping centers
Small pets allowed

Common Areas

Residents at Briarcliff Oaks can enjoy a variety of common areas throughout the building including:

Parlor: Our cozy parlor is the perfect gathering place to visit with friends and family.
Fellowship Hall and Activity Room: We host a variety of events such as exercise classes, entertainment programs, games, cooking classes, and health and wellness programs.

Library: Our library is well-stocked with a selection of large-print books and is maintained and operated by our residents.
Life Long Learning Center: Equipped with several computers and Internet access, you can complete any online task or search the web for information. There are no additional fees for usage.

Floor Plans

Briarcliff Oaks offers cozy one-bedroom apartment floor plans designed for senior living. Our apartments come standard with the following amenities for comfort and convenience:

New laminate flooring and enhanced lighting
Step-in showers and ADA-height toilets
Floor-to-ceiling windows with blinds
Bedroom ceiling fan
Separate kitchen with electric range and full-size refrigerator

Individually controlled air conditioning and heat
Spacious closets
24-hour emergency response system
Accessible units available

One Bedroom Apartment

One Bedroom Apartment

Our one bedroom apartments are spacious enough for two residents and offer additional privacy with an offset bedroom. These units are equipped with all our standard features and amenities.

Neighborhood

Located on a quiet, wooded property in Atlanta, Georgia, Briarcliff Oaks is the perfect location for senior living. In addition to the wide variety of social, recreational and educational activities on site, our location offers convenient access to public transportation and the I-85 freeway.

Briarcliff Oaks is located close to shopping centers, restaurants, medical services, places of worship, parks and other community activities in Atlanta and Decatur, Georgia.

Our Staff

Our staff is dedicated to ensuring the property and residents are well cared for and looked after so everyone can lead a fulfilling quality of life. We’ve worked hard to assemble a great team of caring, talented professionals who are invested in making Briarcliff Oaks the best place you can live.

Executive Director: Andy Landrum

Administrator: Laura Rice

Operations Director: Sherri Godwin

Assistant Administrator: Maxine Simpson

Administrative Assistant: Betty Tindel

Transportation Specialist/Activities Assistant: Karen Vaughn

Service Coordinator: Cynthia Williams

Building Operations Director: Nathaniel Love

Maintenance Manager: Ben Davis

Facilities Support Specialist: Roberta Vaughn