MOUNT CARMEL SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY

2616 LOCUST GAP HIGHWAY, MT CARMEL, PA 17851

Operator

Provider number (CCN): 395589
Certification: Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds: 119
Phone: (570) 339-2501
CMS data as of: August 1, 2026

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declining

Staffing 0% · Deficiencies +44% over tracking period

What the records show

CMS rates MOUNT CARMEL SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 of 5 for health inspections, 1 of 5 for staffing, 3 of 5 for quality measures. Federal inspectors cited 64 health deficiencies across the last three survey cycles, most recently surveyed in 2026, 2 at actual-harm level or higher, 23 still recorded as uncorrected. CMS enforcement records list 1 fine totalling $24,700.

Facility Assessment 23 federal violations at this facility remain unresolved. Inspectors recorded 2 citations at the actual-harm level or worse in the last three survey cycles. Warning signs: deficiencies have risen by 44%. This facility is operated by APOSTROPHE OPCO, which scores 31 points below the national average. This facility staffs below 0.55 RN hours per resident day — the level the 2024 federal rule, repealed in February 2026, would have required.

Reviews, Ratings and Official Records

This page reviews MOUNT CARMEL SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY using federal government records — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing data and enforcement actions. NursingHomeGrade does not collect, host or publish resident or family testimonials, and no star rating below is a consumer review score.

Below the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark — review the inspection and enforcement records below for the safety history behind the grade.

Ratings and Grade Breakdown

RN Staffing Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.	0.50 — Below the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark
The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why
Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles) Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.	Total 64 Outstanding 23 Actual harm or worse (G–L) 2
CMS Ratings Federal five-star ratings published by CMS. These are regulatory ratings, not consumer review scores.	Overall: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5) Health inspection: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5) Quality: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) Staffing: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
NursingHomeGrade Score	0/100

Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on September 5, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.

CMS scores each facility from one to five stars — one is in the bottom fifth of facilities in its state on health inspections, five is in the top tenth. Our own A–F grade is a separate 0–100 score built from staffing hours, inspection citations, and the severity and correction status of those citations, weighted as described in our grading methodology.

Staffing Compared With State and National Levels

Registered nurse hours per resident per day compared with state and national levels
This facility	0.50 hrs
PA median	0.66 hrs
National average	0.69 hrs

Registered nurse turnover: 65.0% · Total nursing staff turnover: 46.9%

Staffing figures are the values CMS published in its file processed August 1, 2026, drawn from payroll-based journal reporting.

Inspection Records Covered

Most recent standard health survey: June 17, 2026.
Citations shown below span 3 recorded inspection cycles.
Survey dates on file range from January 19, 2024 to June 17, 2026.

Source records: CMS Care Compare profile for provider 395589 ↗ · the federal files we load and when.

Inspection Deficiencies

Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).

2 actual harm issues found among 64 total deficiencies. 41 corrected. — 23 still outstanding

Most recent inspection (June 17, 2026)

D Potential harm — isolated F0849 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0605 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

B No harm — pattern F0732 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

F Potential harm — widespread F0812 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0803 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0809 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

C No harm — widespread F0814 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0756 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0677 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0684 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0689 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0695 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0744 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

E Potential harm — pattern F0657 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0645 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0842 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

E Potential harm — pattern F0628 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0550 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0554 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0558 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0561 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0584 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

G Actual harm — isolated F0600 Status: Corrected

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Past Non-Compliance

Inspection cycle 2 (July 18, 2025)

C No harm — widespread F0732 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0914 Status: Corrected

Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.

Environmental Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 26, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0605 Status: Corrected

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 26, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0880 Status: Corrected

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 25, 2025

E Potential harm — pattern F0947 Status: Corrected

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 26, 2025

F Potential harm — widespread F0812 Status: Corrected

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 26, 2025

E Potential harm — pattern F0804 Status: Corrected

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 6, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0761 Status: Corrected

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 26, 2025

E Potential harm — pattern F0699 Status: Corrected

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.