Briarwood Senior Living
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Newfoundland, PA

Briarwood Senior Living

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Newfoundland, 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 26 Rank #514 / 522Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 514th out of 522 homes we track in Pennsylvania for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Pennsylvania facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #560 / 626Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 560th out of 626 homes we track in Pennsylvania for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
12 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #456 / 464Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 456th out of 464 homes we track in Pennsylvania for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 464. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
34.6% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 68.8%
Occupied beds
9 / 26

About this community

Awards

Best Senior Living
Caring Star
US News & World Report Best Senior Living

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
IssuanceDecember 28, 2025
ExpirationDecember 28, 2026
CountyWayne
License LevelFULL
License Number229710

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

Profit StatusFor-profit

State Inspection Report (PA)

November 20, 2025
10 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9 Rank #354 / 356 Total Daily Staff — State benchmarked This home is ranked 354th out of 356 homes we track in Pennsylvania for total daily staff. Shows this facility's total daily staff compared to the Pennsylvania average among 356 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
8 Waking Staff
0 Resident Support Staff
9 Residents Served
1 Hospice Residents

Resident Conditions (PA)

Age 60+ 9 (100%)
Mobility Need 1 (11%)

Amenities & Lifestyle

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
Specific ProgramsServices We Offer
Religious ServicesReligious services provided by a chaplain

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Inspection History

In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) conduct unannounced inspections to verify adherence to state regulations.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Overall vs. PA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• Inspection citation rate (28% above)
3 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (57% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspections with citations (25% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2763 This facility has 57% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (27 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 57% better Rank #164 / 477 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 164th out of 477 homes we track in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 477 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 3.95.05 This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3.9 vs. PA avg 5.05).↓ 23% better Rank #241 / 477 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 241st out of 477 homes we track in Pennsylvania for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 477 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 711 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 Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 68 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 Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 86%67% This facility has 19 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (86% vs. PA avg 67%).↑ 19% worse Rank #409 / 477 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 409th out of 477 homes we track in Pennsylvania for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 477 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Deluxe Private / Friendship Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Parking Available

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

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Info below is compiled from the PA Depts. of Human Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. CCRC( (Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)):
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total daily staff count from Pennsylvania inspection/licensing data (headcount snapshot), when reported.
The total number of staff employed per resident. A number greater than or = to 1 is a positive care signal.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Country Meadows of Allentown
AL
IL
MC
Allentown
118
Facility 118
PA AVG 93
Rank #131 / 522
Yes
25
Facility 25
PA AVG 47
Rank #475 / 626
Country Meadows Of Allentown LLC16
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #297 / 477
44%
Facility 44%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #51 / 477
28
Facility 28
PA AVG 63
Rank #174 / 477
1.8
Facility 1.8
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #53 / 477
For-Profit--
60.2%
Facility 60.2%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #311 / 464
-
Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley
AL
MC
Allentown
110
Facility 110
PA AVG 93
Rank #150 / 522
Yes
14
Facility 14
PA AVG 47
Rank #547 / 626
1263 S Cedar Crest Blvd Senior Living I Opco LLC28
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 4
Rank #375 / 477
54%
Facility 54%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #110 / 477
53
Facility 53
PA AVG 63
Rank #299 / 477
1.9
Facility 1.9
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #63 / 477
For-Profit
103
Facility 103
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #89 / 356
1.43
69.1%
Facility 69.1%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #249 / 464
Studio / 1 Bed
Riverton Enhanced Senior Living
AL
CCRC(
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Pa (Rittersville)
90
Facility 90
PA AVG 93
Rank #230 / 522
No
56
Facility 56
PA AVG 47
Rank #224 / 626
Riverton Operator LLC12
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #183 / 477
58%
Facility 58%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #141 / 477
44
Facility 44
PA AVG 63
Rank #258 / 477
3.7
Facility 3.7
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #219 / 477
For-Profit
85
Facility 85
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #132 / 356
1.23
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #171 / 464
1 Bed / 2 Bed
EverTrue Luther Crest
AL
IL
MC
NH
Allentown (Trexler Estates)
71
Facility 71
PA AVG 93
Rank #323 / 522
No
28
Facility 28
PA AVG 47
Rank #456 / 626
Lutheran Senior Services East13
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 4
Rank #343 / 477
46%
Facility 46%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #62 / 477
20
Facility 20
PA AVG 63
Rank #113 / 477
1.5
Facility 1.5
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #38 / 477
Non-Profit
37
Facility 37
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #294 / 356
1.48
35.2%
Facility 35.2%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #454 / 464
-
Briarwood Senior Living
AL
ADC
RESC
RC
Newfoundland
26
Facility 26
PA AVG 93
Rank #514 / 522
Yes
12
Facility 12
PA AVG 47
Rank #560 / 626
Goldencare At Newfoundland LLC7
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 477
86%
Facility 86%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #409 / 477
27
Facility 27
PA AVG 63
Rank #164 / 477
3.9
Facility 3.9
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #241 / 477
For-Profit
10
Facility 10
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #354 / 356
1.11
34.6%
Facility 34.6%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #456 / 464
Private / Deluxe Private / Friendship Suite

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Pennsylvania

Briarwood Senior Living is located in Newfoundland, Pennsylvania.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Pennsylvania.

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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).
PA

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
PA

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.
PA

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).
PA

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.
PA

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
PA

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.
PA

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.
PA

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Briarwood Senior Living

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 34.6%.

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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