Briarwood Senior Living

Q: Is Briarwood Senior Living in a walkable area?

Briarwood Senior Living has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Q: What is the license number of Briarwood Senior Living?

According to PA state health department records, Briarwood Senior Living's license number is 229710.

Q: When does Briarwood Senior Living's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Briarwood Senior Living's license expires on December 28, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Briarwood Senior Living?

Briarwood Senior Living's occupancy is 35%.

Q: Are pets allowed at Briarwood Senior Living?

Yes, Briarwood Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Q: Does Briarwood Senior Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Briarwood Senior Living is registered as a for-profit in PA.

Overview of Briarwood Senior Living

Briarwood Senior Living is located in Newfoundland, Pennsylvania, in the heart of Wayne County. Briarwood Senior Living proudly stands as an award-winning, intimate personal care home. Renowned for their commitment to providing 24/7 supervision and comprehensive senior living care tailored to each resident’s unique needs. At Briarwood, the team views residents as more than clients; they are family.

Briarwood is more than a senior living community; it’s where personalized care meets genuine hospitality. Every facet of their service is infused with a resident-first approach to ensure the highest quality of life for those in their care. Tucked within a warm, homelike environment, this community fosters happiness and comfort, delivering a senior living experience that brings daily joy and smiles to residents’ faces.

Facility Direct Line (570) 252-4255 heretocare@careisourculture.com

26-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 12 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

35%

Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%

Occupied beds

9 / 26

Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Best Senior Living

Caring Star

US News & World Report Best Senior Living

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes

IssuanceDecember 28, 2025

ExpirationDecember 28, 2026

CountyWayne

License LevelFULL

License Number229710

Briarwood Senior Living is legally operated by Goldencare At Newfoundland LLC.

Profit StatusFor-profit

10 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9

8 Waking Staff

0 Resident Support Staff

9 Residents Served

1 Current Residents

Library

Movie Theater

Music Room

Fitness Center

Salon

Dining

Wi-Fi

Parking

Deluxe Private And Friendship Suites Available

Complimentary In-House Telephone And Messaging Service

Spacious Community Rooms For Events

Beautiful Landscaped Grounds

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 27 citations 7 inspections 0 waivers

Inspection Score

3 points above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Waivers A higher number of waivers may indicate the facility relies on staff who don't fully meet standard credential requirements. A lower number may suggest the facility meets staffing qualification standards without exemptions.

This Facility PA Average vs. PA Avg

Waivers are Pennsylvania Department of Health exemptions that let a facility operate outside required staffing ratios or staff credential rules. A higher count can signal that the facility regularly relies on exceptions — for example, fewer nursing hours per resident or staff who don't fully meet qualification standards — which may affect day-to-day care.
0
vs 0.9 avg
↓ 100% fewer than PA avg

Data reflects the most recent 5 years (since 2021).

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Pennsylvania state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Pennsylvania state average

Overall vs. PA average

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	27	63	This facility has 57% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (27 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 57% better Rank #172 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 172nd out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	3.9	5.7	This facility has 32% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3.9 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 32% better Rank #247 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 247th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	7	11	This facility has had 36% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (7 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 36% fewer
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	6	8	This facility has 25% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 25% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	86%	73%	This facility has 13 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (86% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 13% worse Rank #417 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 417th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Private / Deluxe Private / Friendship Suite

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Parking Available

0.5 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Newfoundland's city center to Briarwood Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

Age 65+ or disabled

General Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

Age 60+

General Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by region

Asset Limits $8,000 individual

Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Age 55+

General PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —

General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Supplies (~$2,000/year) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Age 65+

General PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).

Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security

Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.

Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Benefits

Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

Age 60+

General PA resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

Benefits

Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Who is the owner of Briarwood Senior Living?

Briarwood Senior Living is legally operated by Goldencare At Newfoundland LLC.

Is Briarwood Senior Living in a walkable area?

Briarwood Senior Living has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Briarwood Senior Living?

According to PA state health department records, Briarwood Senior Living's license number is 229710.

When does Briarwood Senior Living's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Briarwood Senior Living's license expires on December 28, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Briarwood Senior Living?

Briarwood Senior Living's occupancy is 35%.

Are pets allowed at Briarwood Senior Living?

Yes, Briarwood Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Does Briarwood Senior Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Briarwood Senior Living is registered as a for-profit in PA.

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