BARCLAY FRIENDS
700 NORTH FRANKLIN, West Chester, PA 19380
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How BARCLAY FRIENDS Compares
BARCLAY FRIENDS is a 64-bed nonprofit nursing facility in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (8.3%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 17.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 64 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in West Chester, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.3% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8% (53% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.7% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.3% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BARCLAY FRIENDS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BARCLAY FRIENDS with other nursing homes in West Chester.
What keeps BARCLAY FRIENDS's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help BARCLAY FRIENDS keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.3% here versus 17.8% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BARCLAY FRIENDS doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.7% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BARCLAY FRIENDS maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 64 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BARCLAY FRIENDS?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains BARCLAY FRIENDS's rating advantage in West Chester?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.2 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around West Chester
West Chester sits in Chester County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 85,378 (16.4%)
- Median age
- 40.6 years
- Median household income
- $104,161
- Median home value
- $369,500
Demographics for Chester County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near West Chester.
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