Senior Living
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VISTA Careers – Barclay Friends
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse ready to step into a leadership role while staying connected to resident care? Barclay Friends — West Chester’s trusted senior living community grounded in Quaker values — is seeking a Nurse Manager (RN) to join our nursing leadership team on the evening shift. This is a great opportunity for…
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Barclay Friends Demonstrates Ongoing Commitment to High-Quality Memory Care
Barclay Friends has been recognized with the Memory Care Seal of Excellence from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP), reflecting the organization’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered care for individuals living with memory loss. The distinction highlights Barclay Friends’ focus on specialized staff education, supportive programming, and environments designed to promote dignity,…
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Barclay Friends Receives $1 Million Federal Grant Supporting Goshen Memory Care Neighborhood
Barclay Friends (A Kendal Affiliate) has been awarded a federal Community Project Funding grant of $1,015,000 in support of the community’s Goshen memory care neighborhood, an expansion designed to serve older adults living with memory impairment in the greater West Chester community. The funding is part of $12 million in community project grants secured by U.S.…
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Dunwoody Village Recognized as “Best Nursing Home” by US News & World Report
Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square has been named a 2026 Best Nursing Home by U.S. News & World Report. The William Hood Dunwoody Care Center achieved the prestigious “High Performing” rating – the highest possible – for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The U.S. News badge is a widely respected symbol of excellence in…
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What To Do When a Person with Dementia Doesn’t Remember You
It’s one thing to understand how dementia affects your loved one, yet it is something else entirely to experience these effects. So, what do you do when a loved one with dementia starts forgetting family members? It’s not uncommon for someone in the middle and later stages of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia to lose the…
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Freedom Village: Managing the Emotions That Come With Retirement
In our culture, retirement is seen as something to look forward to, filled with a sense of joy and adventure. So, it may feel weird if you find adjusting to retirement brings up other feelings. The reality is that there is a wide range of emotional effects of retirement, all of which are perfectly normal.…
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How Specialized Memory Care Neighborhoods Support Cognitive Wellness
For individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, thoughtfully designed environments can make a meaningful difference in daily life. Memory care neighborhoods offer more than safety and supervision — they create opportunities for older adults to experience calm, connection, and engagement through surroundings tailored to their unique needs. Why Environment Matters in…
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Personal Care vs. Skilled Nursing: What’s the Difference?
It can be challenging when a family member or friend needs daily support around the clock with their activities of daily living. When they can no longer live independently, it may seem daunting to navigate the next steps. Many might not know the difference between personal care and skilled nursing, or which one would be…
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Freedom Village Supports Local Families Through ‘Project Snowflake’
Freedom Village at Brandywine residents and team members came together to support their neighbors at Reeceville Elementary School through the school’s annual “Project Snowflake” initiative. Over the last few weeks, Freedom Village collected more than 140 toys and over $350 in gift cards to help provide holiday support for local families with children ages three…
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How to Talk About Personal Care Communities with Loved Ones
When a loved one begins to need more assistance than their family can provide, it is often helpful to explore personal care communities. However, broaching the topic of moving to a more assistive level of care can be challenging, especially as emotions and stress enter the equation. An older adult may understand and recognize they…
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Why Giving Matters: A Conversation about Philanthropy
Philanthropy has long played a meaningful role at Barclay Friends, shaping opportunities that enrich daily life and strengthen a sense of connection among residents. In a conversation with Senior Director of Philanthropy Crissy Bowden, she highlights what inspires individuals to give and how each contribution supports our mission. What does the word philanthropy mean to you…
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Freedom Village Collects 761 Pounds of Food at Month-Long Drive
Freedom Village at Brandywine, a Life Plan Community in West Brandywine, wrapped up November 2025 with a successful month-long food drive that collected 761 pounds of non-perishable food for the Chester County Food Bank. Throughout the entire month, residents and team members joined together in a unified effort to support local families heading into the…
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5 Benefits of Moving to an Assisted Living Community
Choosing to move from a long-time residence to an assisted living community or personal care home like Barclay Friends can be emotionally complex, and it often involves careful consideration by the individual and those closest to them. Even so, many older adults find that the advantages of joining a community designed around personalized assistance and daily well-being…
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Barclay Friends Invites Community to Celebrate the Season at Holiday Sip & Shop Dec. 11
Barclay Friends is welcoming the community to embrace the spirit of the season at its festive Holiday Sip & Shop event. Guests will have the opportunity to browse a charming selection of local vendors offering handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats, and unique holiday finds — perfect for checking off holiday shopping lists in a warm and…
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A Century of Grace: Angela ‘Lil’ Laperuta’s 100-Year Celebration at Barclay Friends
Angela “Lil” Laperuta’s 100th birthday was more than a personal milestone — it was a celebration of a life woven into the heart of a community. On Nov. 20, at 2:00 PM, she gathered with residents and staff at Barclay Friends in West Chester, where she was honored by Chief of Police Josh Lee and…
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Freedom Village Manager LCS Tops Senior Living Satisfaction Study
J.D. Power announced the results of its 2025 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study, and Freedom Village at Brandywine’s management company, LCS, has been recognized for the seventh consecutive year as No. 1 in Resident Satisfaction among Independent Senior Living Communities. The J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study recognized LCS for excellence in Independent Living,…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Named 2026 Best Nursing Home
Freedom Village at Brandywine has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. Since its debut in 2009, the annual U.S. News Best Nursing Homes analysis has served as a critical resource, providing trusted, data-driven insights to families – in consultation with their health care providers – seeking…
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When Is a Good Time to Move Into a Life Care Community?
Have you ever walked into the middle of an interesting story or lively party and wondered what you missed? Even if someone tries to fill you in, it’s never the same as seeing it for yourself. As they say, “Timing is everything.” If you’re considering moving to a Life Plan Community, like Freedom Village at…
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