Barclay Friends

Ellen Lucas

Even though my 93 year old Mom was only a resident of Barclay Friends for about 4.5 months before peacefully passing away, her stay there was exceptional. The staff in the Birmingham unit were some of the most caring and thoughtful people I’ve ever met. Mom suffered from dementia, was wheelchair bound, and later became bedridden. She called out and cried a lot and at times seemed inconsolable. Everyone I came in contact with - from the Receptionist, Admissions office, Nursing Director, Social Services, Activities, Music Therapy, PT/OT, Communications/Technology, Dietician, Food service, Financial services, etc., to the amazing Nursing staff and Aids - bent over backwards to provide comfort and kind companionship to my ailing Mom. At all times during her stay, the team kept me fully apprised of her condition and answered my many questions. They also made a point of frequently asking me how I was doing, handling the grief associated with letting go of my Mom. My brother and I will always be grateful for the quality of care Mom received at Barclay Friends.

Lindsay Harris Friel

Everything is clean, calm, and pretty. My dad is enjoying excellent care. It’s a lovely, peaceful, and compassionate community.

Waggin Tails

All I can say is my mom loves this place. She is always in such a good mood and talks about all the people that she’s made friends with who work there. They sound as though they are extremely nice and caring people. My mother has never once complained about this place. That says a lot!! Thank you Barclay Friends for taking such good care of my mom :-)

Colleen Ryan Mallon

Barclay Friends has a very caring staff and the community is very residential, beautiful, and location is great in the Borough of West Chester, but in a residential neighborhood. The new Preston building is perfect for someone who is independent, but does not want to cook or clean anymore.