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Settled into the peaceful area in Luzerne County, Clarks Summit, PA, The Pines Senior Living is a thriving senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, respite care, and memory care. Residents are welcomed into comfortable bright and spacious accommodations, and enjoy access to a wide range of convenient services, vibrant activities, and amenities. The community offers various services, including medication management and assistance with daily living activities (ADL’s) to ensure residents feel well cared for in a welcoming environment.
Residents dealing with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or memory loss are provided their own neighborhood, designed to promote safe comfortable living that can accommodate their complex and unique needs. A dedicated activities team finds new ways to engage residents based on their individual preferences, offering a broad range of activities. With most of the chores handled by the team and access to compassionate services, residents at The Pines Senior Living are sure to enjoy a comfortable and happy life.
Similar to the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%The Pines Senior Living is legally operated by Millett Pines Llc.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Pennsylvania state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical Pennsylvania score; higher is better.
Above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences.
Pennsylvania assisted living residences benchmark: C+ 77/100
Inspection score: 82 out of 100. Letter grade B-. Above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences.
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 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.
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 19 | 63 | This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (19 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 70% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 3.8 | 12.6 | This facility has 70% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3.8 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 70% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 2.4 | 5.7 | This facility has 58% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2.4 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 58% better |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 8 | 11 | This facility has 27% fewer total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (8 vs. PA avg 11).↓ 27% better |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 5 | 8 | This facility has 38% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 38% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 63% | 73% | This facility has 10 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (63% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 10% better |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 0.4 | 0.8 | This facility has 50% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.4 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 50% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on January 7, 2025, found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed some recurring issues primarily related to medication management, documentation, and timely reporting of incidents. Prior reports noted medication administration errors, missing documentation, delayed safety inspections, and expired medications, along with some deficiencies in resident recordkeeping and food storage. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, except for one case in 2021 where the facility failed to implement a required staff supervision plan following an abuse allegation. The inspection history suggests some improvement over time, with the most recent visit showing no deficiencies after previous citations.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Housing Options: Private / Companion
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
39.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Clarks Summit's city center to The Pines Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The Pines Senior Living is located in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Pennsylvania.
| The Pines Senior Living |
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.
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.
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.
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 | 72 | No | 11 | Millett Pines LLC | 8 | 2
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2
PA AVG
3.3
Rank
#187 / 481 | 62.5%
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62.5%
PA AVG
64.7%
Rank
#190 / 481 | 19
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19
PA AVG
62.2
Rank
#110 / 481 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
PA AVG
4.9
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#114 / 481 | Profit | 77
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77
PA AVG
76.7
Rank
#168 / 361 | 1.43 |
80.6%
Facility
80.6%
PA AVG
67.8%
Rank
#125 / 495 | Private / Companion |
| Masonic Village at Dallas |
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.
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.
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. | Dallas | - | No | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Private / Companion |
| Connect55+ Pittston |
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. | Pittston (Pittston Township) | - | Yes | 37 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Private / Companion |
| Laurels Senior Living Community |
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.
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.
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. | Hazleton (Faith Drive) | - | No | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Private / Companion |
| Temple Senior Apartments |
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. | Edwardsville | - | Yes | 68 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Private / Companion |
The legal owner and operator of The Pines Senior Living is Millett Pines Llc.
The Pines Senior Living has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to PA state health department records, The Pines Senior Living's license number is 226120.
According to PA state health department records, The Pines Senior Living's license expires on November 5, 2026.
The Pines Senior Living's occupancy is 81%.
The Pines Senior Living has 72 beds.
The Pines Senior Living has had 19 recently reported deficiencies.
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