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.

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Bed community size
122-bed community Rank #119 / 555Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 119th out of 555 homes in Pennsylvania. 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.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: 26 / 100 Rank #495 / 668Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 495th out of 668 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
45%
Rank #461 / 514Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 461st out of 514 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 514. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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 / 122
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
StatusLicensed
IssuanceMarch 28, 2026
ExpirationMarch 28, 2027
CountyLuzerne
License LevelFULL
License Number230520

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

Profit StatusProfit

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's
28 units
Total beds
122 units

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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 2022 · 4 years of data 34 citations 16 inspections 0 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.

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

Rank #183 / 460 in Pennsylvania Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 183rd out of 460 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Pennsylvania average among 460 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 87 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 4 points above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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 2022 vs. Pennsylvania state average
Overall vs. PA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• Total inspections (45% above)
• Inspections with citations (13% above)
4 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (46% below)
• Citations per year (46% below)
• Citations per inspection (63% below)
• Inspection citation rate (23% below)
Latest Inspection August 26, 2025 Plan Of Correction

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. 3463 This facility has 46% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (34 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 46% better Rank #221 / 482 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 221st 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.
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2022. 8.515.8 This facility has 46% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (8.5 vs. PA avg 15.8).↓ 46% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 2.15.7 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 #82 / 482 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 82nd 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 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. 1611 This facility has 45% more total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (16 vs. PA avg 11).↑ 45% worse
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 98 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 Info 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 / 482 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 133rd 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.

Inspection Reports Summary Info 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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Address 18.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Kingston's city center to Serenity Care Kingston's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Pennsylvania

Serenity Care Kingston is located in Kingston, Pennsylvania.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Pennsylvania.

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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).
PA

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
PA

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.
PA

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).
PA

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.
PA

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
PA

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.
PA

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.
PA

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

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

Compare Assisted Living around Luzerne County

The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.

Highland Park Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Wilkes-Barre Township (Schechter Drive)
160
Facility 160
PA AVG 94
Rank #43 / 555
No
37
Facility 37
PA AVG 46
Rank #406 / 668
Highland Park Senior Living LLC
78
Facility 78
PA AVG 83
Rank #306 / 460
16
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 4
Rank #405 / 482
56.3%
Facility 56.3%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #133 / 482
45
Facility 45
PA AVG 63
Rank #273 / 482
2.8
Facility 2.8
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #163 / 482
Profit--
47.5%
Facility 47.5%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #430 / 485
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Serenity Care Kingston
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Kingston
122
Facility 122
PA AVG 94
Rank #119 / 555
No
26
Facility 26
PA AVG 46
Rank #495 / 668
Serenity Care Kingston LLC
87
Facility 87
PA AVG 83
Rank #183 / 460
16
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #186 / 482
56.3%
Facility 56.3%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #133 / 482
34
Facility 34
PA AVG 63
Rank #221 / 482
2.1
Facility 2.1
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #82 / 482
Profit--
45.1%
Facility 45.1%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #443 / 485
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Glenmaura Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Moosic (Glenmaura Corporate Center)
100
Facility 100
PA AVG 94
Rank #203 / 555
Yes
37
Facility 37
PA AVG 46
Rank #406 / 668
Glenmaura Senior Living At Montage LLC
82
Facility 82
PA AVG 83
Rank #257 / 460
18
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #301 / 482
61.1%
Facility 61.1%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #183 / 482
43
Facility 43
PA AVG 63
Rank #266 / 482
2.4
Facility 2.4
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #115 / 482
Profit
171
Facility 171
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #5 / 361
1.99
94.0%
Facility 94.0%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #24 / 485
-
Willowbrook Place
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Clarks Summit
80
Facility 80
PA AVG 94
Rank #293 / 555
No
45
Facility 45
PA AVG 46
Rank #342 / 668
Clarks Summit Aid II Opco LLC
82
Facility 82
PA AVG 83
Rank #257 / 460
13
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #186 / 482
84.6%
Facility 84.6%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #418 / 482
68
Facility 68
PA AVG 63
Rank #355 / 482
5.2
Facility 5.2
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #334 / 482
Profit
48
Facility 48
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #263 / 361
1.20
52.5%
Facility 52.5%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #402 / 485
-
Plymouth Manor Personal Care Center
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Plymouth
40
Facility 40
PA AVG 94
Rank #495 / 555
No
65
Facility 65
PA AVG 46
Rank #178 / 668
Plymouth Manor Personal Care Center LLC
94
Facility 94
PA AVG 83
Rank #72 / 460
11
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #186 / 482
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #302 / 482
20
Facility 20
PA AVG 63
Rank #122 / 482
1.8
Facility 1.8
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #59 / 482
Profit--
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
PA AVG 68.8%
Rank #8 / 485
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Frequently Asked Questions about Serenity Care Kingston

What neighborhood is Serenity Care Kingston in?

Serenity Care Kingston is in the Kingston neighborhood of Kingston.

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%.

How many beds does Serenity Care Kingston have?

Serenity Care Kingston has 122 beds.

Has Serenity Care Kingston had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Serenity Care Kingston has had 34 recently reported deficiencies.

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