Clarks Summit Senior Living
Situated in the quaint suburb of Summit, PA, Clarks Summit Senior Living is a relaxing senior living community that offers a variety of care options, including personal care, respite care, and short-term stays. With charmingly designed apartments and access to personalized medical resources, residents here are assured to experience a comfortable retirement life. Weekly housekeeping, linen services, 24/7 front desk concierge and nursing team, and transportation services adds to the comfort, security and convenience of the residents.
At Clarks Summit Senior Living, residents live a vibrant lifestyle with an array of interesting activities and amenities. Here, residents can enjoy movie nights with their friends in the movie theater, share a glass of their favorite drink in the tavern bar, or pamper themselves with a new look in the salon. A general store, rehab and fitness clinic, restaurant-style dining, and scheduled transportation further enhances residents’ living experience at Clarks Summit Senior Living.
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About this community
Occupancy
Clarks Summit Senior Living is legally operated by Snh Penn Tenant Llc.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Inspection History
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) conduct unannounced inspections to verify adherence to state regulations.
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PA Average
vs. PA Avg-
0vs 0.9 avg↓ 100% fewer than PA avg
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Pennsylvania state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. Pennsylvania state average• Total inspections (136% above)
• Inspections with citations (88% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at Pennsylvania average:
• Total complaints (at PA avg)
• Complaints per year (at PA avg) 4 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (8% below)
• Citations per year (8% below)
• Citations per inspection (61% below)
• Inspection citation rate (21% below)
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
| 58 | 63 | This facility has 8% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (58 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 8% better Rank #327 / 482 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 327th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Citations per year
| 11.6 | 12.6 | This facility has 8% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (11.6 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 8% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 2.2 | 5.7 | This facility has 61% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2.2 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 61% better Rank #95 / 482 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 95th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 26 | 11 | This facility has 136% more total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (26 vs. PA avg 11).↑ 136% worse |
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Inspections with citations
| 15 | 8 | This facility has 88% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (15 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 88% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 58% | 73% | This facility has 15 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (58% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 15% better Rank #150 / 482 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 150th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 4 | 4 | This facility has total complaints in line with the Pennsylvania average (4 vs. PA avg 4).— At avg Rank #301 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 301st out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Complaints per year
| 0.8 | 0.8 | This facility has complaints per year in line with the Pennsylvania average (0.8 vs. PA avg 0.8).— At avg |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on October 15, 2025 found no deficiencies or regulatory citations.
- The February 27, 2025 renewal inspection identified eight deficiencies involving medication management, safety hazards, and smoking area violations.
- A substantiated complaint on February 7, 2025 found failures in resident bathing assistance and wound reporting, with the plan of correction fully implemented by April 1, 2025.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: Studio
Building Type: 3-story
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
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1.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Clarks Summit's city center to Clarks Summit Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.27 miles to nearest hospital (Clarks Summit State Hospital)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Clarks Summit Senior Living
What neighborhood is Clarks Summit Senior Living in?
Clarks Summit Senior Living is in the South Abington Township neighborhood of Clarks Summit.
Who is the owner of Clarks Summit Senior Living?
The legal owner and operator of Clarks Summit Senior Living is Snh Penn Tenant Llc.
Is Clarks Summit Senior Living in a walkable area?
Clarks Summit Senior Living has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Clarks Summit Senior Living?
According to PA state health department records, Clarks Summit Senior Living's license number is 228210.
When does Clarks Summit Senior Living's license expire?
According to PA state health department records, Clarks Summit Senior Living's license expires on January 1, 2027.
What is the occupancy rate at Clarks Summit Senior Living?
Clarks Summit Senior Living's occupancy is 71%.
How many beds does Clarks Summit Senior Living have?
Clarks Summit Senior Living has 120 beds.
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