QSL Management

A Family Story Behind Every Community, Since 2008

QSL Management is a senior living owner and operator headquartered in Pensacola, Florida, founded in 2008 by Glenn Barclay. The company operates 53 communities across Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, under several brands including The Blake, Barclay House, Independent Living by Barclay House, The Barclay, and Glenncrest. QSL Management offers active adult living, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, with services varying by community and brand.

Visit the official QSL Management website, or explore QSL Management communities on Senior Care Finder to compare current listings.

Company at a Glance

●       Headquarters: Pensacola, Florida

●       Founded: 2008, by Glenn Barclay, whose family story (a search for better senior housing for his mother-in-law, Bertile) inspired the company's brand names

●       Current leadership: Andy Yarborough, Chief Executive Officer; Leland Rice, President

●       Portfolio size: 53 communities, per Senior Care Finder's directory

●       States served: Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia

●       Care and lifestyle options: Active adult living, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, with services varying by community and brand

●       Official website: qslmseniorliving.com

Senior Living and Care Options

QSL Management's portfolio spans several brands, each generally associated with a different service mix, though not every community offers every service:

●       Active adult living

●       Independent living

●       Assisted living

●       Memory care

●       Respite care

The Blake brand generally offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Barclay House communities generally combine independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Independent Living by Barclay House communities offer independent living only. Glenncrest communities generally offer assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Families should confirm current care levels and availability directly on the Senior Care Finder listing for the specific community they are considering, since the brand name alone does not guarantee a specific set of services.

What Makes QSL Management Different?

A Personal Family Story Behind Every Brand Name

QSL Management traces its origin to founder Glenn Barclay's difficulty finding a senior living community that offered enough socialization, care, and supervision for his mother-in-law, Bertile. The company states Bertile was one of its first residents, and that its Blake, Barclay, Barclay House, and Glenncrest brand names all reflect this personal family history rather than generic marketing names.

Real Estate Partnerships with Institutional REITs

In March 2026, Welltower, a large, publicly traded real estate investment trust, purchased The Blake at St. Johns in Florida for $32 million, a community QSL Management had opened less than a year earlier. This kind of sale-leaseback financing arrangement with an institutional REIT is a differentiator reflecting QSL Management's approach to funding new development.

Multiple Brands Serving Different Lifestyles and Budgets

Rather than a single uniform brand, QSL Management operates The Blake, Barclay House, Independent Living by Barclay House, The Barclay, and Glenncrest, each generally associated with a different combination of care levels. The company positions this brand structure as a way to serve residents across a range of lifestyle preferences and care needs within one company.

Independently Documented Resident Satisfaction

Individual QSL Management communities, including The Blake at Biloxi, have been rated through U.S. News & World Report's Best Senior Living program, which is based on a national survey of residents and family members rather than company-submitted information. This kind of independently collected resident satisfaction data is a differentiator from relying only on a company's own marketing claims.

Long-Tenured, Internally Promoted Leadership

Several members of QSL Management's corporate team have risen through the company over a decade or more. Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Tiffany Cooey joined as a Director of Sales for The Blake in January 2014 and has since held several regional and corporate sales roles. Vice President of Compliance and Risk Management Laureine Dice joined in 2014 as a Director of Wellness and rose to her current role. This internal promotion pattern is a differentiator reflecting institutional continuity.

A Named Core Values Framework

QSL Management organizes its stated culture around seven core values: Excellence, Compassion, Leadership, Integrity, Respect, Safety, and Joy. The company references these values consistently across its careers materials and community-level communications with staff and families.

Signature Programs and Services

Healthy Indulgences 365 is QSL Management's dining program, described by the company as offering gourmet dishes crafted to support resident well-being alongside standard dining room, cafe, and piano bar and lounge service.

Reunion is referenced on the company's own site as one of its named programs; families should confirm current details directly with a specific community, since program availability may vary by location.

Life at a QSL Management Community

Life at a QSL Management community may include restaurant-style dining with chef-inspired menus, a piano bar and lounge, cafe service, onsite primary care access, 24-hour nursing and personal care staff, nurse-managed medication, onsite rehabilitation services, and a personal safety pendant for residents. Specific amenities vary by brand and community.

Families evaluating any QSL Management community should ask specifically about current staffing levels, which brand and care types apply to that specific location, and how long the community has operated under QSL Management if it was an acquisition rather than a QSL-developed property.

What Residents and Families Say

QSL Management does not publish a single portfolio-wide review rating, and Senior Care Finder's own listings show ratings that vary by individual community, generally in the mid-to-high 4-star range among the Premium listings reviewed during this research. Beyond consumer reviews, individual communities such as The Blake at Biloxi have been rated through U.S. News & World Report's survey-based Best Senior Living program. Recurring themes in publicly available feedback include attentive staff and a strong sense of community, though experience can vary by community, brand, and time period. Families are encouraged to review recent, community-specific feedback for the location they are considering.

Leadership

Andy Yarborough serves as Chief Executive Officer of QSL Management. He brings extensive commercial real estate development experience across the Southeast and leads site selection, market analysis, and finance for the company's communities. Leland Rice serves as President, leading internal management operations; before joining QSL Management, his career centered on emerging-market investment strategies, and he lived and worked in 13 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

Visit the official QSL Management leadership page for the complete and most current executive team.

Recent News, Growth, and Recognition

The Blake at St. Johns Sells for $32 Million to Welltower

In March 2026, Welltower, a large publicly traded real estate investment trust, purchased The Blake at St. Johns in St. Johns, Florida, for $32 million. The two-story, 118-unit community, comprising 70 assisted living apartments and 48 memory care apartments, had opened in April 2025 after a $14 million construction project.

Read independent coverage from the Jax Daily Record.

The Blake at Biloxi Rated Through U.S. News Best Senior Living

The Blake at Biloxi, operated by QSL Management, has been rated through U.S. News & World Report's Best Senior Living program, based on a 2026 survey of more than 540,000 resident and family responses across more than 3,200 senior living communities nationwide.

See the original U.S. News recognition page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is QSL Management? QSL Management is a senior living owner and operator headquartered in Pensacola, Florida, founded in 2008, operating 53 communities across eight Southeastern states under brands including The Blake, Barclay House, and Glenncrest.

Where is QSL Management headquartered? QSL Management is headquartered in Pensacola, Florida.

Who owns QSL Management? QSL Management was founded by Glenn Barclay in 2008. Andy Yarborough currently serves as CEO and Leland Rice as President.

How many communities does QSL Management operate? Senior Care Finder's directory lists 53 QSL Management communities across Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

What care options does QSL Management offer? Depending on the brand and community, QSL Management offers active adult living, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care.

Does every QSL Management community offer the same services? No. Services vary by brand and community; for example, Independent Living by Barclay House communities offer independent living only, while The Blake generally offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care.

What is the difference between The Blake and Barclay House? The Blake generally offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care, while Barclay House communities generally combine independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Families should confirm exact care types at the specific community they are considering.

What do reviews say about QSL Management? Feedback varies by community. Recurring themes include attentive staff and a strong sense of community. Individual communities have also been rated through U.S. News's survey-based Best Senior Living program. Families should review recent, community-specific feedback.

How much does a QSL Management community cost? Pricing varies by community, brand, unit type, and level of care. Families should contact the specific community directly for current pricing.

How can families find a QSL Management community? Families can browse QSL Management communities through Senior Care Finder's listings or through the company's own community locator.

Explore QSL Management Communities

Comparing individual QSL Management communities is the best way to understand what a specific brand and location actually offer, since care types and services vary across the company's five brands. Explore QSL Management communities on Senior Care Finder for current listings, ratings, and details for locations near you.

Services, pricing, availability, and resident experience can vary meaningfully from one QSL Management community to the next.

QSL Management is a paid Senior Care Finder partner. Partner status does not replace the need for families to independently evaluate individual communities, services, pricing, licensing information, and recent reviews.

Company information, leadership details, programs, recognition, and news were reviewed using publicly available sources. Information last reviewed July 2026.