Last verified: October 2026 against the PA DHS Human Services Provider Directory.
Is Barclay Friends a licensed personal care home in West Chester?
Yes. Barclay Friends at 700 North Franklin Street, West Chester, PA 19380 is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services as a Personal Care Home, license number 146820, for 103 residents, including a 51-bed Secure Dementia Care Unit for dementia care.
| State agency | Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) — 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 |
|---|---|
| License number | 146820 |
| License category | Personal Care Home |
| Status | Licensed · license type: Full |
| Licensed capacity (beds) | 103 |
| Secure Dementia Care Unit | 51 beds |
| Current certificate | May 31, 2026 to May 31, 2027 |
| Inspection summaries posted | 19 (latest July 13, 2026) |
| Enforcement / disciplinary record | None reported in the DHS directory (full license, no revocation or appeal) |
| Licensee | BARCLAY FRIENDS · Nonprofit |
| Address / phone | 700 North Franklin Street, West Chester, PA 19380 · (610) 696-5211 |
| State record | Inspection history · Certificates |
What do DHS inspection records show for Barclay Friends?
DHS has posted 19 Licensing Inspection Summaries for Barclay Friends, the most recent dated July 13, 2026; 9 of them since January 2023, against a Chester County median of 8.
Each summary lists any violations and the plan of correction. Open the latest summary (PDF) or ask the home to show you the copy it must post on site.
How does Barclay Friends compare with other homes in Chester County?
Barclay Friends ranks number 15 by licensed capacity among the 50 DHS-licensed homes in Chester County, where the median home has 82.5 beds and 27 homes run a secured dementia unit.
Other licensed homes in West Chester: The Hickman, Wellington Court at Hershey's Mill, Sunrise of Westtown, Arbor Terrace Willistown, Merrill Gardens at West Chester, Bellingham at West Chester and more in the directory.
How much does Barclay Friends cost?
Pennsylvania does not publish prices for individual homes; typical Greater Philadelphia assisted living runs $4,800–$6,900/mo in 2026, so ask Barclay Friends for its written fee schedule and resident contract.
Before you tour, read our tour question checklist and ask the home for its latest posted inspection summary. Concerns go to the DHS complaint line, 1-877-401-8835.
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