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Barclay Friends
700 North Franklin Street,, West Chester, PA 19380
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Barclay Friends Description
Barclay Friends is a large 75 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the town of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, suite and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 making it the 7th highest rated community in the city out of 11 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Many reviewers highlight the cleanliness, calmness, and beauty of the facility, noting it as a peaceful and compassionate community.
- Residents seem to enjoy excellent care, with many making friends among the caring and nice staff.
- Several reviews express gratitude for the outstanding physical and emotional care provided, making transitions smoother and enriching compared to other facilities.
- The staff is frequently praised for treating residents with utmost care, kindness, and love, making them feel like family.
- Barclay Friends is commended for its residential feel, beautiful location, and the new Preston building, which is perfect for independent living.
- Many appreciate the facility for its ability to provide skilled care, personal care, and memory care, noting significant improvements in their loved ones' quality of life.
- The variety of activities and efforts to keep residents socially involved are also appreciated.
- Some reviews specifically mention the facility's efforts in employee retention and the positive work environment.
Negative Reviews:
- There are complaints about neglect, abuse, incompetence, and cruelty.
- Some reviewers mention unexpected cost increases, describing the facility as a "money grab place."
- One review expresses dissatisfaction with the management in the dietary department, citing personal conflicts.
Mixed Reviews:
- While praising the facility overall, one review wishes for less frequent changes in nursing staff, acknowledging it as a global issue but suggesting it as an area for improvement.
Overall, the majority of reviews for Barclay Friends are highly positive, with families and residents appreciating the care, community, and staff. However, there are a few negative experiences noted, primarily concerning management and costs.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 5
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: April 23, 1991
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 96
Total current residents: 86
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 4
Total cost of fines: $9307
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-24 | 2022-10-23 | C | Construction Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements. |
| 2022-08-24 | 2022-10-23 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2021-07-12 | 2021-08-27 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2021-07-12 | 2021-08-27 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2021-07-12 | 2021-08-27 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2021-07-12 | 2021-08-27 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2021-07-12 | 2021-08-27 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2019-10-21 | 2019-12-01 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-10-21 | 2019-12-01 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2019-10-21 | 2019-12-01 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-12-06 | $650 |
| 2021-12-06 | $655 |
| 2022-01-24 | $987 |
| 2022-04-18 | $1,325 |
| 2022-04-18 | $1,316 |
| 2022-10-24 | $6,293 |
| 2022-10-24 | $6,340 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is West Chester which is 0.7 miles away and has a population of 19,842 (small town).
- The average income is $130,091, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 81
- Low Temperature: 34
- Average Temperature: 57.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 141 days of rain, 22 days of snow and 200 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.5 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.77 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 103.0, Moderate Days 4.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Nuevo Mexico
0.8 miles awayGiant
1.0 miles awayAcme/Savon
1.1 miles awayShopRite
1.9 miles awayLidl
3.6 miles awayTransportation
Whitford
3.4 miles awayExton
3.4 miles awayDowningtown
5.8 miles awayMalvern
6.7 miles awayBus Stations
Church Street Bus Stop
1.4 miles awayWayne Bus Stop
1.5 miles awayS Lot Bus Stop
2.1 miles awayHSC Bus Stop
2.2 miles awayEast Village Bus Stop
2.3 miles awayBanks
Wells Fargo
0.7 miles awayBB&T
0.8 miles awayWSFS
0.8 miles awayDNB First
0.8 miles awaySovereign Bank
0.8 miles awayHospitals
Chester County Hospital
0.2 miles awayWest Chester Cardiology
0.5 miles awayDistinctive Dentistry
3.9 miles awayBryn Mawr Rehab Hospital
4.9 miles awayPaoli Hospital
7.5 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
1.0 miles awayRite Aid
1.1 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
1.2 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
3.8 miles awayDowningtown Pharmacy
5.7 miles awayDentists
Briglia Dental Group
0.4 miles awayGentle Dental
1.1 miles awayFrazer Dental Care
5.1 miles awayDr. Charles Messa
5.7 miles awayReardon Dental Care
5.8 miles awayParks
West Chester
0.4 miles awayMarshall Square
0.4 miles awayFugett Park
0.7 miles awayHoopes Park
0.7 miles awayVeterans Memorial Park
0.7 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Birmingham Friends Meeting
4.5 miles awayCentre Friends Meeting
10.4 miles awayMount Lebanon Methodist Episcopal Church
12.1 miles awayHockessin Friends Meetinghouse
13.0 miles awaySt. Joseph's on the Brandywine
13.7 miles awayShopping
Exton Square Mall
4.2 miles awayConcordville Town Center
7.4 miles awayConcord Mall
10.7 miles awayIndependence Mall
13.5 miles awayKing of Prussia Mall
13.9 miles awayCulture
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
0.6 miles awayChester County Art Association
1.1 miles awayGreenwood
3.9 miles awayBarton Test Theater
4.1 miles awayCenter for the Arts
4.4 miles awayRestaurants
West Chester Country Club
0.4 miles awayLa Rancherita
0.6 miles awaySpence Cafe
0.7 miles awayCore de Roma Trattoria
0.7 miles awayKooma West Chester
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