Barclay Friends
West Chester, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395848) · 64 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (610) 696-5211 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Barclay Friends holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars, with 4 stars for health inspections and 3 stars for staffing.
Barclay Friends reports total nurse staffing of 4.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.98 RN hours per resident per day, and carries a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. CMS turnover data was not reported in the available data.
Barclay Friends has no federal fines on record — CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Barclay Friends is a non-profit nursing home in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 64 certified beds with an average of 58.8 residents, and has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since April 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare, Barclay Friends holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.47 per resident per day, including 0.98 RN hours per resident per day. CMS turnover data were not provided in the source data.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials on record — that is, no federal fines on record for this facility. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Barclay Friends in this data.
Barclay Friends is part of the Kendal chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.4 stars across the chain. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and inspection records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Barclay Friends has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Barclay Friends is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.98 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for Barclay Friends.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Barclay Friends has 64 certified beds with an average daily resident count of 58.8.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Kendal chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Barclay Friends was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 23, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Barclay Friends scores 4, 4, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (610) 696-5211 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not covered in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (610) 696-5211 to arrange a tour and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395848?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.