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

Briarwood Senior Living

Assisted Living, Respite Care & Adult Day Care · Allentown, 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.

Bed community size
26-bed community Rank #548 / 555Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 548th out of 555 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Pennsylvania SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 12 / 100 Rank #591 / 668Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 591st out of 668 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Pennsylvania SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
35%
Rank #496 / 514Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 496th out of 514 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 514. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupied beds
9 / 26
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Awards

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

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
StatusLicensed
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 StatusProfit

State Inspection Report (PA)

November 20, 2025
10 Total Daily Staff
8 Waking Staff
0 Resident Support Staff
9 Residents Served
1 Current Residents

Resident Conditions (PA)

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

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fully Furnished Private
Deluxe Private And Friendship Suites Available
Complimentary In-House Telephone And Messaging Service
Cozy Library
Cinema And Music Room
Exercise And Fitness Area
Onsite Beauty Salon
Private Luxury Dining Room
Spacious Community Rooms For Events
Movies And Lectures
Religious Services Provided By Our Chaplain
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Beautiful Landscaped Grounds
Ample Parking
Specific ProgramsServices We Offer
Religious ServicesReligious services provided by our 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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 27 citations 7 inspections 0 waivers
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Pennsylvania state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

2 points above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (77/100)

Inspection score: 79 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 2 points above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (77/100)

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.

Since 2021 vs. Pennsylvania state average
Overall vs. PA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• Inspection citation rate (18% above)
5 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (57% below)
• Citations per year (57% below)
• Citations per inspection (32% below)
• Total inspections (36% below)
• Inspections with citations (25% below)
Latest Inspection February 12, 2025 Renewal

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
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 5.412.6 This facility has 57% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5.4 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 57% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 3.95.7 This facility has 32% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3.9 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 32% better

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 711 This facility has 36% fewer total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (7 vs. PA avg 11).↓ 36% better
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%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

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • February 12, 2025 inspection found two deficiencies (ice on exits, incomplete medical evaluation) both corrected by specified dates with full plan of correction implemented.
  • March 16, 2023 follow-up confirmed resident physical abuse by staff, failure to report abuse immediately, and indoor temperature below required minimum in a resident’s room.
  • January 9, 2024 renewal inspection cited six deficiencies including icy exterior stairs, unsecured enabler bar, missing first aid gauze, and incomplete resident documentation; all corrected by January 29, 2024.

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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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. — 17.19 miles to nearest hospital (Commonwealth Health Advanced Imaging Specialists)

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Briarwood Senior Living

What neighborhood is Briarwood Senior Living in?

Briarwood Senior Living is in the Newfoundland neighborhood of Newfoundland.

Who is the owner of Briarwood Senior Living?

The legal owner and operator of Briarwood Senior Living is Goldencare At Newfoundland Llc.

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%.

How many beds does Briarwood Senior Living have?

Briarwood Senior Living has 26 beds.

Has Briarwood Senior Living had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Briarwood Senior Living has had 27 recently reported deficiencies.

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