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Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel
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Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel

135 Vermont Drive, Kulpmont, PA 17834 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel accepts Medicaid.
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Overview of Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel

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Serenity Gardens is a senior living community located in Kulpmont, PA. It offers personal care and memory care services in a welcoming environment. Residents can enjoy a variety of activities and chef-prepared meals.
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Bed community size
85-bed community Rank #268 / 554Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 268th out of 554 homes in Pennsylvania for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Pennsylvania facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 52 / 100 Rank #260 / 667Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 260th out of 667 homes in Pennsylvania for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Awards

Bronze National Quality Award from AHCA/NCAL

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
IssuanceNovember 21, 2025
ExpirationNovember 21, 2026
CountyNorthumberland
License LevelFULL
License Number231010
CertificationsBronze National Quality Award from AHCA/NCAL
AccreditationsNCAL, AHCA

Ownership & Operating Entity

Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel is legally operated by 135 Vermont Drive Operating Company LLC.

Owner Name135 Vermont Drive Operating Company LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's
22 units
Total beds
85 units

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes
Safety Featuresemergency response systems, trained staff

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

State Inspection Report (PA)

September 10, 2025
68 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9 Rank #186 / 356 Total Daily Staff — State benchmarked This home is ranked 186th out of 356 homes in Pennsylvania for Total Daily staff. Shows this facility's total daily staff compared to the Pennsylvania average among 356 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.
51 Waking Staff
0 Resident Support Staff
47 Residents Served
2 Current Residents

Secured Dementia Care Unit (PA)

unit
22 Capacity
15 Residents Served

Resident Conditions (PA)

Age 60+ 47 (100%)
Mobility Need 21 (45%)
Physical Disability 1 (2%)

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining Room
Transportation
Wifi
Housekeeping
Laundry
Activities
Specific ProgramsLevels of Care, Personal Care
Religious Services

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$1,240 per month

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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.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 57 citations 3 complaints 12 inspections 4 waivers
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Pennsylvania state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

3 points below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #292 / 460 in Pennsylvania Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 292nd out of 460 homes in Pennsylvania for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Pennsylvania average among 460 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 80 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 3 points below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Waivers Info 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.
    4
    vs 0.9 avg
    ↑ 344% higher than PA avg
Data reflects the most recent 6 years (since 2020).

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2020 vs. Pennsylvania state average
Overall vs. PA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 7 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (10% below)
• Citations per year (10% below)
• Citations per inspection (16% below)
• Inspections with citations (13% below)
• Inspection citation rate (21% below)
• Total complaints (25% below)
• Complaints per year (29% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 5763 This facility has 10% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (57 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 10% better Rank #313 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 313th 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 year Info Average citations per year since 2020. 9.510.5 This facility has 10% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (9.5 vs. PA avg 10.5).↓ 10% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 4.85.7 This facility has 16% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (4.8 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 16% better Rank #302 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 302nd 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 1211 This facility has had 9% more total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (12 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 9% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 78 This facility has 13% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (7 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 13% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 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 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 150th 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.

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 34 This facility has 25% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 25% better Rank #1 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for Complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections 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.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2020. 0.50.7 This facility has 29% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.5 vs. PA avg 0.7).↓ 29% better
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Frequently Asked Questions about Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel

Who is the owner of Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel?

Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel is legally operated by 135 Vermont Drive Operating Company LLC.

Is Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel in a walkable area?

Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel has a walk score of 52. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel?

According to PA state health department records, Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel's license number is 231010.

When does Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel's license expires on November 21, 2026.

Are pets allowed at Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel?

Yes, Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel allows residents to bring their pets.

Does Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel is registered as a for-profit in PA.

How many beds does Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel have?

Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel has 85 beds.

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