BARCLAY FRIENDS is a Medicare-certified nursing home located in WEST CHESTER, PA. CMS overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Google rating: 4.3 out of 5 from 30 reviews. Accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

BARCLAY FRIENDS

west chester, PAMedicare Certified

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Medicare Certified

Medicaid Certified

Ownership: Non profit - Corporation

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Location & Directions

Address

700 NORTH FRANKLIN

WEST CHESTER, PA

Chester County

Service Area

This nursing home is located in Chester County and serves residents in the PA area.

Note on Service Area

Service availability may vary by location. Contact this facility directly to confirm service availability in your specific location.

Industry Benchmark Comparison

Comparison to industry benchmarks for nursing homes

Overall RatingFacility: 4.0 / Industry Avg: 3.0

✓ Above average

Health Inspection RatingFacility: 4.0 / Industry Avg: 3.0

✓ Above average

Staffing RatingFacility: 3.0 / Industry Avg: 3.0

≈ At average

Chain Affiliation

KENDAL

Part of a multi-facility healthcare organization

RN Hours per Resident DayFacility: 0.95 / Industry Avg: 0.75

✓ Above average (higher is better)

All Nursing Staff Hours per Resident DayFacility: 4.40 / Industry Avg: 2.5

✓ Above average (higher is better)

Google Reviews

4.3
30 reviews
Theresa Becker

Theresa Becker

Barclay Friends has been so good to our mom! She lived in Personal Care (Preston) for a couple of years before moving to skilled nursing (Bradford) in early 2025. Many of the CNAs have been there a very long time and it’s obvious how much they care about the residents. Barclay Friends staff are wonderful and they get to know the residents, no matter what their position is- nursing, activities, therapy, culinary, environmental services, maintenance, admin….One example of many: Judy works for the culinary dept. When our mom lived in Preston, Judy knew when mom didn’t like something on the menu and would automatically make her a sandwich. As our mom has aged, her food preferences have changed which Judy recognized (& we didn’t always know as we aren’t there for every meal). When our mom moved to Bradford, Judy suggested a couple of tables where mom would likely enjoy dining. Judy really makes an effort to know the residents and is always so friendly! Mom’s first day in Preston the culinary staff made a big fuss over her and welcomed her. For her children, this helped alleviate some of our concerns for mom being in a new environment with new to her residents.

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Janet Lacy

Janet Lacy

My mother has been at Barclay now for one year. The staff is outstanding!. We are there visiting several times a week and different hours of the day. The care my mother gets is not good.. it’s over the top. I am so greatful she calls this place her home. The peace of mind our family has knowing she is getting the best care.

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Felice & Dave Stonestrom

Felice & Dave Stonestrom

We feel very comfortable with our mom being at the Barclay. We appreciate that the staff seem to know her by name and are very friendly with her and all of our family coming for visits. Mom likes to be alone and the Barclay has allowed that while also working to keep her socially involved at mealtimes and other events.

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Sonja Anderson

Sonja Anderson

My father has been at Barclay Friends in the Personal Care Unit (Preston) for 2 Years. Everyone was and is welcoming. The nursing care is excellent. He joins in all the activities. The best recommendation for Barclay Friends comes from my father. He tells me he is happy there.

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Ann Vogelman

Ann Vogelman

I can't say enough nice things about Barclay. The facility is very nicely kept and the rooms are just the right size. My Aunt was in memory care for over a year and the staff was excellent even when she had her outbursts from dementia. Same for the skilled unit that she used for rehab after a fall and at the end when she was on hospice. Please consider this facility for your family members, it was a wonderful experience for a difficult time in our lives.

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Contact Tips

Best Time to Call

Contact during business hours for non-urgent inquiries

What to Ask

  • • Admission process and requirements
  • • Insurance coverage and costs
  • • Available amenities and activities
  • • Staff qualifications and experience
  • • Visiting hours and family involvement

Medicare Certified

This nursing home is Medicare certified. Most skilled nursing services are covered by Medicare Part A.

In an Emergency

For medical emergencies, call 911 first. Then contact the provider for coordination of care.