Barclay Friends

700 North Franklin, West Chester PA, 19380

Resident Review Score
8.7
|
Most Loved
Starting price

$1,295

For this area
$$$
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A Barclay Friends is a nursing home in West Chester, PA, with 0 certified beds. Barclay Friends is a senior care company operated by Kendal. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option. Please note that this nursing facility is located in a hospital. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option.Barclay Friends offers several therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided.

Costs at this community start at $1,295 and range up to $10,646. The average price in the community is $5,970, which is higher than the average cost of nursing homes in the area of $5,970. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. Depending on the services the resident needs, additional services may increase the cost of care.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 4.0 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 4.4 hours with licensed nurses (1.0 by an RN and 1.0 by an LPN) and 1.0 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has a variety of activities, including arts & crafts and clubs & communities. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are 30 hospitals within 25 miles of Barclay Friends. The two closest hospitals are Chester County Hospital which is 0.4 miles away and Main Line Hospital Paoli which is 7.5 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 5, meaning it is in the top 10% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The ratings for quality are excellent and the staff ratings are average, with a rating of 4.0.

Some of the key amenities available at Barclay Friends are:

  • Activity Center
  • Clubs & Communities
  • Outdoor Areas

Welcome to Barclay Friends, a nursing home community located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. In addition to nursing home, Barclay Friends also offers assisted living at this location. The cost of the nursing-homes community at Barclay Friends starts at a monthly rate of $1,295 to $10,646. There may be some additional services that could increase the cost of care, depending on the services that you may need. When you visit the community, please check to see if pets are allowed to live in the community with you.

There are 30 hospitals within 25 miles of Barclay Friends. The two closest hospitals are Chester County Hospital which is 0.4 miles away and Main Line Hospital Paoli which is 7.5 miles away.

Some of the key amenities available at Barclay Friends are:

  • Activity Center
  • Clubs & Communities
  • Outdoor Areas

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(610) 696-5211

Pricing for Barclay Friends

$5,970Avg. Local Starting Price
Barclay Friends$1,295

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$6,301
  • In Philadelphia$5,970
  • In PA$5,742

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Resident Review Score
8.7
|
Most Loved
#1 in West Chester, PA
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved16
Loved0
Good0
Average0
Below Average3

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has garnered considerable praise from many of its residents and their families, highlighting the exemplary standard of care and environment provided. Many reviewers express deep gratitude for the outstanding, compassionate care their loved ones receive, often mentioning the attentive, friendly staff who go above and beyond to ensure comfort, safety, and emotional support. The community's commitment to maintaining a clean, calm, and aesthetically pleasing setting also receives commendation, alongside the variety of well-thought-out activities and social engagement opportunities to cater to the residents' diverse interests and needs. Families especially appreciate the peace of mind and comfort they feel, knowing their relatives are not only in safe hands but also in a place that feels like home. The staff's efforts to foster a loving, welcoming environment are frequently highlighted, making residents feel genuinely cared for and respected.
However, amidst the overwhelming positive feedback, there is a mention of a desire for more consistency with the nursing staff, hinting at some turnover challenges. This concern suggests an area for potential improvement in employee retention to further enhance the high level of care and familiarity that residents and families value. Despite this, the overriding sentiment remains highly positive, with many affirming their loved ones' happiness and the sense of community and belonging fostered at this facility. The comprehensive care, engaging activities, and personal attention seem to significantly contribute to the residents' quality of life, underscoring the community's reputation as a deeply caring and supportive place for seniors.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Barclay Friends

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

96
145.7

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

5
3

Local Avg

health inspection

5
2.8

Local Avg

quality

4
3.9

Local Avg

staff

5
2.6

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0
0.6

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
0.5

Local Avg

fines

5
2.1

Local Avg

amount of fines

$18,747
$37,935

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

2
1.7

Local Avg

total nurse hours

4
3.7

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

4
3.3

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

1
0.5

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

36
52.3

Local Avg

registered nurses

29
48.4

Local Avg

administrators who left

1
0.8

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    BARCLAY FRIENDS

  • Ownership type

    Non profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    395848

  • Provider SSA county code

    210

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    April 23, 1991

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    Yes

Amenities

Barclay Friends

Activity Center
Clubs & Communities
Outdoor Areas

Complaints

0 Penalties Imposed

0 Health Complaint Deficienceis

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Complaints Reported

0 Total Fines Imposed

0 Total Incidents Reported

6 Health Standard Deficiencies

6 Total Deficiencies Reported

Occupancy

81 Current Occupants

96 Total Units

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Arts & Crafts

Clubs & Communities

Library & Computer Lounge

Care

Assisted Living

Independent Living

Memory Care

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Continuing Care

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Speech Therapy

Services

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 04/23/1991

Accommodations

Outdoor Areas

Outdoor Garden

Hospitals

Chester County Hospital

701 East Marshall Street

Distance: 0.3 miles

Lifecare Hospitals Of Chester County

400 East Marshal Street

Distance: 0.4 miles

St John Vianney Center

151 Woodbine Road

Distance: 4.9 miles

Churches

Marlborough Friends Meeting

361 Marlborough Road, Kennett Square

Distance: 7.3 miles

St Michael Lutheran Church

109 East Doe Run Road, Unionville

Distance: 8.0 miles

Unionville Nursery School

815 Wollaston Road, Kennett Square

Distance: 8.6 miles

Resident Review Score
7.1
|
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