Barclay Friends
700 North Franklin, West Chester, PA 19380
5 out of 5 in Medicare’s overall rating
Summary
Barclay Friends is a nursing home in West Chester, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. According to Medicare (CMS), it has 64 certified beds and it cares for an average of 59 residents a day. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid since 1991. It is a nonprofit home. It belongs to Kendal, an organization with 5 nursing homes. It is part of a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), where a person can move from independent or assisted living to nursing care without leaving the campus. It has 5 out of 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. The closest hospital with an emergency room is Chester County Hospital, about 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
What it offers
- Resident council
- Yes, residents have an organized council
- Residents on the day of the last inspection
- 63 (19 on Medicaid and 2 on Medicare), on June 13, 2025
- Nurse aide training program
- Yes, it has an approved program
Public data from CMS — Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Form 671), 2nd quarter of 2026, CMS — Nursing Homes: Provider Information, September 30, 2026. Confirm the details when you call.
Medicare ratings
Medicare (CMS) rates certified nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars. Barclay Friends has 5 out of 5 in the overall rating.
- Overall
- 5/5
- Health inspections
- 5/5
- Staffing
- 3/5
- Quality measures
- 3/5
- Long-stay residents
- 4/5
- Short-stay residents (rehab)
- 3/5
Star ratings are a useful reference, not a final verdict: it’s best to visit, meet the staff and ask your questions. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026.
Key facts
- Ownership
- Nonprofit (corporation)Part of Kendal (5 nursing homes)
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care retirement community (CCRC)
- Yes
- Resident or family council
- Resident council
- Certified since
- April 23, 1991
- CMS certification number (CCN)
- 395848
What certification means. A certified nursing home meets the federal requirements of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to receive payments from Medicare, as a skilled nursing facility, or from Medicaid, as a nursing facility. Federal rules require it to have enough nursing staff 24 hours a day, and the state agency inspects it without advance notice. Medicare covers only short stays for skilled care (nursing or therapy), usually after an inpatient hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. For long stays, ask whether your family member qualifies for Medicaid.
Services and features
Barclay Friends hasn’t shared information about its services, prices, languages or availability yet. When you call, ask who they serve, what the rate includes, whether any staff speak Spanish and whether they have an opening now. Use our checklist.
Questions to ask when you call
Marisol’s tip: a ten-minute call clears up a lot. Keep these questions handy and write down the answers so you can compare with other places.
- Do you have a bed available now, and for what kind of stay: rehab after the hospital or long-term care?
- Do you accept Medicaid from admission, or only after a period of private pay? Do you take my relative’s Medicare plan?
- Is there staff who speaks Spanish on every shift, including nights?
- What therapies do you offer (physical, occupational, speech), and how many days a week?
- How do you keep the family informed, and when is the care plan meeting?
- What are the visiting hours, and can several family members visit at once?
Location and what’s nearby
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- Address
- 700 North Franklin, West Chester, PA 19380Chester County
- Closest hospital with an emergency room
- Chester County Hospital701 East Marshall Street, West Chester · 0.2 miles in a straight line · source: CMS Hospital General Information
Ask which hospital they send residents to and who goes with them.
Medicare inspections
Like every certified nursing home, Barclay Friends gets regular inspections that the state carries out on Medicare’s behalf. We show you the public summary so you have the full picture. Each place can tell you how it works and what improvements it has made: it’s a good conversation to have during your visit.
- Last standard inspection
- July 16, 2026 · no deficiencies cited
- Fines (last 3 years)
- None on record
See the full reports on Medicare Care Compare. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026. Do you run this nursing home? Add your information so families can learn about your work.
Who to call in Pennsylvania
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman
- Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Pennsylvania Department of Aging). A free, confidential service that advises residents and families of nursing homes and assisted living and helps resolve concerns with the facility.(717) 783-8975 · Official website
- Free Medicare counseling (SHIP)
- PA MEDI – Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight. They explain what Medicare covers and how to compare plans, without selling insurance.(800) 783-7067 · Official website
- Medicaid (Medical Assistance)
- Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS). Long-term care programs: Community HealthChoices (CHC), LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly, Pennsylvania's PACE).(866) 550-4355 · Official website
- Licensing and inspections
- Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH).Look up a license
- Services for older adults
- PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources and Area Agencies on Aging (Pennsylvania Department of Aging).(800) 753-8827 · Official website
- Eldercare Locator (nationwide)
- A free national line that connects you with your local Area Agency on Aging.(800) 677-1116 · Official website
Contact information checked against official sources on October 15, 2026. These are free public services; hogaresparamayores.com is not affiliated with them.
Official data and sources
- CMS — Nursing Homes: Provider Information, updated September 30, 2026
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