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Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel
Exterior view of Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel Outdoor patio area with seating and greenery Welcoming interior lobby with striped chairs and flowers Bright hallway with seating and decorations Interior view of a common area with tables and chairs A private resident room with two beds Cozy outdoor seating area with cushions and plants

Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel

135 Vermont Drive, Kulpmont, PA 17834 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Focusing on personal care, Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel is an 85-bed senior living community in Kulpmont, Pennsylvania. Situated in a moderately walkable neighborhood, the community also offers convenient access to nearby shopping and essential services for families and residents. Along with spacious living accommodations, the community also maintains a pet-friendly policy to ensure residents can remain with their animal companions.

Focusing on resident engagement and comfort, chef-prepared dining options are provided, alongside a diverse calendar of social events and recreational programs designed to promote active lifestyles for older adults. An outdoor gathering area is also available for families to spend time together, reinforcing a family-oriented approach to traditional nursing care.

A six-year review of state regulatory data reveals a consistent focus on addressing operational enhancements. While previous assessments cited recurring administrative challenges related to emergency preparedness, safety measures, and medication documentation, the community has routinely implemented corrective actions. Notably, the majority of formal complaints were also found to be unsubstantiated, and no fines have been issued.

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Bed community size
85-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 52 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
65%
Rank #312 / 511Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 312th out of 511 homes in Pennsylvania for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 511. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupied beds
55 / 85
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Awards

Bronze National Quality Award from AHCA/NCAL

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
Expiration21/11/2026
CountyNorthumberland
License Number231010

Ownership & Operating Entity

Owner Name135 Vermont Drive Operating Company LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Additional Services

1 service
Personal 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. 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

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Spacious Accommodations
Pet-Friendly Environment
Delicious Meals
Beautiful Wraparound Porch
Activities
Specific ProgramsLevels of Care

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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)

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)
Latest Inspection April 15, 2025 Follow Up

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. 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. 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. 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. 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

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

  • The April 15, 2025 follow-up inspection found one deficiency for missing cognitive preadmission screening but confirmed full implementation of the submitted plan of correction.
  • The December 12, 2024 renewal inspection cited 15 deficiencies including unsecured poisonous materials, obstructed emergency exits, combustible storage hazards, medication errors, and incomplete resident assessments.
  • The facility showed repeated documentation and medication administration issues in February and December 2024 inspections, with accepted plans of correction and ongoing compliance monitoring.
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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 21/11/2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel?

Serenity Gardens at Mount Carmel's occupancy is 65%.

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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