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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.
Community insights.
About this community
Briarwood Senior Living is legally operated by Goldencare At Newfoundland LLC.
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.
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-
0vs 0.9 avg↓ 100% fewer than PA avg
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.
• 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
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
| 27 | 63 | 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. |
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Citations per inspection
| 3.9 | 5.05 | 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
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 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 |
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Inspections with citations
| 6 | 8 | This facility has 25% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 25% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 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?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private / Deluxe Private / Friendship Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Parking Available
Places of interest near Briarwood Senior Living
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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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)):
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total daily staff count from Pennsylvania inspection/licensing data (headcount snapshot), when reported.
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The total number of staff employed per resident. A number greater than or = to 1 is a positive care signal.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| 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 LLC | 16 | 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 LLC | 28 | 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 LLC | 12 | 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 East | 13 | 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 LLC | 7 | 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.
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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