Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (58% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 25 days.

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Spend your best years at Barclay Friends, a distinguished community located in the harmonious neighborhood of West Chester, PA, offering independent living, personal care, memory care, skilled nursing, and long-term rehabilitation. A compassionate and highly trained team provides the highest quality of care tailored to residents’ unique needs 24/7. Beautifully furnished and spacious studio and one-bedroom floor plans are also provided in a nurturing and friendly environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.
Residents will not run out of things to do with a thoughtfully curated slate of enriching programs and stimulating activities that aim to enhance their living experiences. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options served in a family-style setting. Medication support and therapy services are also provided to meet residents’ healthcare needs. The community is ideal for those seeking comfort in retirement, especially with its comprehensive care and extensive amenities.
Barclay Friends is legally operated by Barclay Friends.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
| 74 | 63 | This facility has 17% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (74 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 17% worse Rank #365 / 482 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 365th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Citations per year
| 14.8 | 12.6 | This facility has 17% more citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (14.8 vs. PA avg 12.6).↑ 17% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 4.9 | 5.7 | This facility has 14% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (4.9 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 14% better Rank #317 / 482 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 317th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 15 | 11 | This facility has 36% more total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (15 vs. PA avg 11).↑ 36% worse |
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Inspections with citations
| 10 | 8 | This facility has 25% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (10 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 25% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 67% | 73% | This facility has 6 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (67% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 6% better Rank #223 / 482 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 223rd out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 4 | 4 | This facility has total complaints in line with the Pennsylvania average (4 vs. PA avg 4).— At avg Rank #301 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 301st out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Complaints per year
| 0.8 | 0.8 | This facility has complaints per year in line with the Pennsylvania average (0.8 vs. PA avg 0.8).— At avg |
Pennsylvania average 6.7
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Pennsylvania average 31.3
Pennsylvania average 4.4
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 1 citation resulted from standard inspections.
Pennsylvania average: 0.3
Pennsylvania average: 0.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,702 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 42 | 0 | 42 | 14,803 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 4,883 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 4,607 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,536 | 84 | 91% | 7.6 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,016 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 435 | 60 | 65% | 6.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 400 | 50 | 54% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 370 | 60 | 65% | 5.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 362 | 45 | 49% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 347 | 45 | 49% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 318 | 59 | 64% | 5.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 295 | 62 | 67% | 4.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 234 | 55 | 60% | 4.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 6 | 7% | 4.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 13 | 14% | 1.8 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
58% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
41% of new residents, often for short stays.
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Barclay Friends from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on the 2023 CMS SNF Cost Report.
Housing Options: Private / Shared Suites
Building Type: Mid-rise
Beauty Services
Social and Recreational Activities
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Exercise Programs
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (58% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 25 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from West Chester's city center to Barclay Friends's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Barclay Friends is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
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38.9%
PA AVG
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83
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PA AVG
31.3
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4.0
PA AVG
4.4
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12
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31.2%
PA AVG
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90.9%
PA AVG
78.7%
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PA AVG
4.15
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5
PA AVG
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1.7
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4.4
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9
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PA AVG
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PA AVG
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| Barclay Friends |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Facility
103
PA AVG
94
Rank
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49.5%
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49.5%
PA AVG
78.7%
Rank
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4.70
PA AVG
4.15
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$9.4k
PA AVG
$61.2k
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#147 / 206 | 74
Facility
74
PA AVG
83
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Facility
1
PA AVG
31.3
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#1 / 203 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
PA AVG
4.4
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#1 / 203 | - | 61 | A+ |
35
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PA AVG
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#421 / 668 | Barclay Friends | $24.1M
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$24.1M
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#96 / 205 | $13.0M
Facility
$13.0M
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#68 / 205 | 53.9%
Facility
53.9%
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#56 / 205 | 395848 |
Barclay Friends is in the North Franklin Street neighborhood of West Chester.
Barclay Friends has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to PA state health department records, Barclay Friends's license number is 146820.
According to PA state health department records, Barclay Friends's license expires on May 31, 2027.
Barclay Friends's occupancy is 50%.
Barclay Friends is registered as a non-profit in PA.
Barclay Friends has 103 beds.
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