Nursing home · West Chester, PA
Barclay Friends
700 North Franklin, West Chester, PA 19380 · (610) 696-5211
Barclay Friends is a 64-bed nonprofit nursing home in West Chester, Pennsylvania (Chester County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1991. On average it cares for 62 residents a day (about 97% of its certified beds). It is part of Kendal, a group of 5 nursing homes. It is part of a continuing care retirement community. CMS gives it an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars; the average in Pennsylvania is 3.0.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Pennsylvania avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 4.37 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.93 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.97 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 30% | 45% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 19% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 1 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | July 16, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 0 below the state average of 10 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: Non profit - Corporation. Legal business name: Barclay Friends. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Barclay Friends?
CMS rates Barclay Friends 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Barclay Friends have?
64 certified beds, with an average of 62 residents a day.
Does Barclay Friends accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Barclay Friends?
(610) 696-5211. Address: 700 North Franklin, West Chester, PA 19380.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).