Serenity Care Kingston

Q: Is Serenity Care Kingston in a walkable area?

Serenity Care Kingston has a walk score of 26. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Q: What is the license number of Serenity Care Kingston?

According to PA state health department records, Serenity Care Kingston's license number is 230520.

Q: When does Serenity Care Kingston's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Serenity Care Kingston's license expires on March 28, 2027.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Serenity Care Kingston?

Serenity Care Kingston's occupancy is 45%.

Q: Are pets allowed at Serenity Care Kingston?

No, Serenity Care Kingston has a no-pet policy.

Q: Does Serenity Care Kingston operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Serenity Care Kingston is registered as a for-profit in PA.

Q: How many beds does Serenity Care Kingston have?

Serenity Care Kingston has 122 beds.

Overview of Serenity Care Kingston

Tucked away in the serene neighborhood of Luzerne County, Kingston, PA, Serenity Care Kingston is a reliable senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community offers private, semi-private, and companion suites with full bathrooms and a secure memory-care unit for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory loss. A team of dedicated professionals provide residents with personalized care and support, ensuring they are able to continue living independently and actively.

Residents enjoy a full social calendar of events, ensuring they stay active, engage, and live a fulfilling lifestyle that enriches their lives. Services such as laundry, housekeeping, and linens offer residents plenty of time to spend on leisure, entertainment, or bonding with family and friends. A wide range of delightful amenities are available to provide residents with plenty of opportunities for physical enrichment, relaxation, and fulfilling living experiences.

Facility Direct Line (570) 283-3660

122-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 26 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

45%

Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%

Occupied beds

55 / 122

Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes

IssuanceMarch 28, 2026

ExpirationMarch 28, 2027

CountyLuzerne

License LevelFULL

License Number230520

Serenity Care Kingston is legally operated by Serenity Care Kingston LLC.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Alzheimer's

28 units

Total beds

122 units

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 34 citations 16 inspections 0 waivers

Inspection Score

4 points above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Waivers A higher number of waivers may indicate the facility relies on staff who don't fully meet standard credential requirements. A lower number may suggest the facility meets staffing qualification standards without exemptions.

This Facility PA Average vs. PA Avg

Waivers are Pennsylvania Department of Health exemptions that let a facility operate outside required staffing ratios or staff credential rules. A higher count can signal that the facility regularly relies on exceptions — for example, fewer nursing hours per resident or staff who don't fully meet qualification standards — which may affect day-to-day care.
0
vs 0.9 avg
↓ 100% fewer than PA avg

Data reflects the most recent 4 years (since 2022).

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 2022 vs. Pennsylvania state average

Overall vs. PA average

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	34	63	This facility has 46% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (34 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 46% better Rank #219 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 219th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	2.1	5.7	This facility has 63% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2.1 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 63% better Rank #84 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 84th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	16	11	This facility has had 45% more total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (16 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 45% more
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	9	8	This facility has 13% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (9 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 13% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	56%	73%	This facility has 17 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (56% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 17% better Rank #133 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 133rd out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on August 26, 2025 found two deficiencies involving resident abuse and blocked egress, both corrected with employee termination and removal of obstruction.
The April 9, 2025 renewal inspection identified 13 deficiencies including fire drill evacuation failures, medication errors, and incomplete hospice care documentation.
Multiple follow-ups from May to June 2025 showed accepted plans of correction for medication administration errors and fire drill evacuation issues, indicating ongoing compliance efforts.

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What does this home offer?

No pets allowed

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

1.1 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Kingston's city center to Serenity Care Kingston's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

Age 65+ or disabled

General Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

Age 60+

General Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by region

Asset Limits $8,000 individual

Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Age 55+

General PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —

General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Supplies (~$2,000/year) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Age 65+

General PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).

Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security

Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.

Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Benefits

Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

Age 60+

General PA resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

Benefits

Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Is Serenity Care Kingston in a walkable area?

Serenity Care Kingston has a walk score of 26. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Serenity Care Kingston?

According to PA state health department records, Serenity Care Kingston's license number is 230520.

When does Serenity Care Kingston's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Serenity Care Kingston's license expires on March 28, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Serenity Care Kingston?

Serenity Care Kingston's occupancy is 45%.

Are pets allowed at Serenity Care Kingston?

No, Serenity Care Kingston has a no-pet policy.

Does Serenity Care Kingston operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Serenity Care Kingston is registered as a for-profit in PA.

How many beds does Serenity Care Kingston have?

Serenity Care Kingston has 122 beds.

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