700 North Franklin, West Chester, PA 19380 · Chester County
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Typically 96% full (61 of 64 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Barclay Friends is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in West Chester, PA, with 64 certified beds and an average of about 61 residents per day. It operates as part of the Kendal network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.40 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.95 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey.
None noted in the public data.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,820–$14,980/mo (median $13,030) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $3,050–$8,150/mo (median $6,410) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Montgomery County prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (1 citations on record — showing the latest 1). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
700 North Franklin, West Chester, PA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityBarclay Friends does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the West Chester, PA area typically runs $11,820–$14,980 per month (median $13,030, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Barclay Friends 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 4.40 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Barclay Friends has 1 health citation on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-13). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 96% full (61 of 64 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Barclay Friends in West Chester, PA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 64 beds.
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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