About Barclay Friends
Nursing home overview and details
Barclay Friends is an nursing home in West Chester, PA, serving Chester County and the surrounding community. The facility has 64 certified beds with an average daily census of 61.2 residents.
Barclay Friends has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1991, bringing 35 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with KENDAL, which provides administrative support and oversight. It operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing, allowing residents to age in place.
Barclay Friends has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in West Chester, PA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Very Good
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Barclay Friends has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Very Good
Quality Measures
Very Good
Staffing
Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Barclay Friends provides 4.40 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.95 hours are from registered nurses. Weekend staffing averages 4.13 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Barclay Friends has received 1 fine totaling $9,440. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Doctors at Barclay Friends
3 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Barclay Friends
What is the CMS rating for Barclay Friends?
Barclay Friends has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Barclay Friends have?
Barclay Friends has 64 certified beds with an average daily census of 61.2 residents.
What type of facility is Barclay Friends?
Barclay Friends is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Chester County in West Chester, PA.
How many doctors practice at Barclay Friends?
3 physicians are affiliated with Barclay Friends. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Barclay Friends have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Barclay Friends has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·