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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.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%Briarwood Senior Living is legally operated by Goldencare At Newfoundland Llc.
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.
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 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.
Citations
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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 |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 5.4 | 12.6 | This facility has 57% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5.4 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 57% better |
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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 |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 7 | 11 | This facility has 36% fewer total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (7 vs. PA avg 11).↓ 36% better |
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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 |
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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 |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on February 12, 2025, found two deficiencies related to ice and snow obstructing exterior exits and an incomplete annual medical evaluation, both corrected by the specified dates. Earlier inspections identified recurring issues with exterior ice and snow hazards, documentation gaps in resident medical evaluations and support plans, and safety concerns such as unsecured bed enabler bars and obstructed egress routes. Prior reports also cited resident abuse incidents, indoor temperature violations, and lapses in staff training and emergency preparedness, though enforcement actions like fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations were not noted in any of the reports. The facility’s recent inspections show some ongoing challenges with environmental safety and documentation, but corrective actions have been implemented consistently.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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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.
— 17.19 miles to nearest hospital (Commonwealth Health Advanced Imaging Specialists)
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Briarwood Senior Living is located in Newfoundland, Pennsylvania.
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Briarwood Senior Living is in the Newfoundland neighborhood of Newfoundland.
The legal owner and operator of Briarwood Senior Living is Goldencare At Newfoundland Llc.
Briarwood Senior Living has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to PA state health department records, Briarwood Senior Living's license number is 229710.
According to PA state health department records, Briarwood Senior Living's license expires on December 28, 2025.
Briarwood Senior Living's occupancy is 35%.
Briarwood Senior Living has 26 beds.
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