Assisted Living Communities in Clarks Summit, PA

At Serenity Care Personal Care Community, we handle all of the responsibilities of daily living, giving our residents back their independence and freedom to once again enjoy their life. Our personal care communities are so much more than a wonderful place to call home, they are truly a place to live! Serenity Care is different than other senior living homes in so many ways. We are not a nationally owned corporation that sometimes places profit before care. Our owner was born and raised right here in NEPA and is passionate about providing our local senior population with beautiful personal care homes that enrich their life, mind, and spirit. Since day one, our owner has stood by his words in saying, "Serenity Care personal care community is where individuals come to live, not die" and our highly trained team take that literally, from the medical care we provide, to the full day of activities residents take part in, or assisting residents with their daily needs that instills dignity and pride, we are truly different from other personal care communities. Too often we hear horrible stories of someone's loved one going into a PCH, nursing home, or a skilled rehab and they are just left in bed for extended periods of time, limited help getting washed or changed for the day, or even worse an individual left laying/sitting in their own bodily fluids. At Serenity Care, you will NEVER hear one of those horrible stories. Our highly trained staff take pride in caring for residents with many diagnoses such as dementia/forgetfulness, catheter and incontinence care, diabetics, COPD, hypertension, kidney disease, arthritis and so much more! Our team also provides medication management, and our resident care is overseen by a Director of Wellness. Serenity Care not only cares for residents with certain medical needs, but we also care for many residents that just can't handle the daily responsibilities of living on their own such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, traversing up and down stairs, getting dressed, bathing, taking care of home repairs, etc. Through assisting residents with their activities of daily living (ADLs), residents regain happiness, motivation, and most importantly a fulfilling life. Serenity Care residents are energetic to get up in the morning and start their day without the fear of struggling to simply get dressed or figure out their medication, as our care team assists each resident with all of it. Additionally, our highly trained care givers pride themselves on ensuring that every single resident is treated with the upmost respect, dignity, and compassion just as if they were caring for their own family or loved one. Serenity Care also prides itself on creating an environment that enhances social and physical well-being for our residents. Serenity Care believes that providing daily social activities allows residents to feel connectedness, friendship, happiness, further promoting health and well-being. Serenity Care's dedicated activities team provides all day long activities such as morning stretches and exercise, news updates, bingo, card games, arts & crafts, gardening, safe outdoor walks, yoga, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, special event celebrations, live entertainment such as musicians, polka, magicians, etc. and so much more! We understand that many families start their journey into looking at personal care communities, with it being the first time they've had to explore these options for a loved one, a family member, or a friend. At Serenity Care, we are here to help and answer any question regardless of whether you choose Serenity Care or not. Please feel free to schedule a tour, stop in, or contact us with any questions. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Provider Directory

"My cousin moved in. They treat him well, he's got a clean place, and the people are nice. If I go there, they wanna talk, or if I ever wanted to. They acknowledged me when I entered the building, so it was a pleasant environment. The rooms are very clean, they're remodeling the place he's in. He has a roommate. They have an adjoining bathroom with the other floor. So far, my cousin is very happy there. He enjoys the food, he goes to the dining room three times a day. They have a nice kitchen staff, they can sit where they want to sit. They have a calendar that's set up in the hallways and every little thing is going on. But my cousin doesn't get involved in any kind of social activities. They have a room with a big TV and everything. They have a barber that comes in once a week, and you just need to make an appointment."

"It is pretty big, nice, and clean. They have big rooms and a nice dining room. It felt more like a home and not an institution."

"I liked that North Penn Manor was a smaller community and they have more hands on deck. It's a very happy place and I'll be happy to have my friend there. They have two common spaces. One of them was used for multiple purposes, like for entertainment, games, luncheon or supper, or whichever. I liked that. It's used more than once and everybody was very helpful with their residents. The facility was very clean looking and easy to locate."

"Awesome facility! Great care, friendly staff and happy residents! "

"Abington Manor is very good. They took me in when nobody else had a room and the care, the nurses, and the aides were good. I'm not a bingo person or anything like that, but they have all types of programs to keep you busy or interested and you're not just laying in your bed the whole day unless you have to. It's in a beautiful country. You look out our windows and it's just trees that are starting to turn. The food is getting better. What we had today for breakfast was good. I have a particular taste so sometimes it is good, sometimes it isn't, but mostly it is. It's a good place to be and they are very friendly. I haven't used the activities yet, but everybody I talked to says that they have a great time at the activities."

"The facilities are in great shape. There are so many rules/regulations that I can't imagine how some places are not in equally good shape. Keystone Community Resources provide staff 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The facilities are actual homes, decorated and set-up as a typical home would look. The residents have plenty of activities to participate in including themed events for holidays. The staff appear to be well trained and "on the same page." My overall experience has been fantastic and I can only hope that God forbid I need a place similar to this when I am older, that they are still around. "

"The staff have always been friendly. The receptionist at the front desk always greeted you, and directed you to your destination. My grandmother always said she was treated fairly, and never abused. She said the "living room" as they called it was a wonderful place to meet other residents and play board games, and watch TV. I noticed that the staff was always patient, and showed interest in getting to know their residents. From hearing stories about various things, to playing a quick game of checkers, they were always enthusiastic. An example of this is when my grandmother and I were watching TV together in the living room. She absolutely adored George Clooney and he was in this particular film, Oceans 11. The care giver took the time to sit down, and spark up a conversation about Clooney. The 10 minute conversation appeared to be the highlight of my grandmothers day. Just these little acts of kindness made this assisted living facility a wonderful thing. "

"The first thing that one notices when they enter Our Lady of Peace is Main Street, a long hallway with a high arching ceiling and a floor that mimics the colors and patterns of a cobblestone road. There is a little bistro near the entrance where anyone, including visitors, can get a bite to eat, and I found the food to be delicious and the staff to be quite friendly. A bit further down Main Street was a sizeable chapel that could comfortably seat all of the residents at once. Living units in the facility are called "households" with ten residents per household. Each woman has her own room, and each household shares a private kitchen, dining room, and lounge. Lunch is served for all residents in the main dining room, but residents in the assisted living section are responsible for breakfast and dinner, as the staff believes strongly in residents maintaining autonomy and independence in whatever ways their cognitive and physical abilities allow them. "

"My husband is in a personal care facility and that place is called Angels Family Manor. It's gross, it smells, and it's dirty. Everybody there has an issue of some sort. It's overcrowded. They won't let my husband take a tray to his room to eat and he refuses to eat in the dining area because there are so many incontinent people in there and they just sit there and poop in their diapers and stuff when you're trying to eat and it's gross. I know they can't help it, but he describes that all the time. My husband is the only one who has his own room there. Mostly, there are anywhere from 2 to 4 people in each room, but he has a 'private room.' He is in there alone, but it's gross. It's just not upkept. It's really nasty. And then he has to share a bathroom with all the people on that floor. They combine the dining area with the activities room, but I don't think they do any activities. I've never seen anyone doing any activities. But the room that they dine in is not like one big area. It's like a couple of different spaces and it's just all cluttered with all kinds of stuff. I didn't even know what that room was. When we went in there and he said, 'Oh, people eat in here,' and I was like, 'Ew!' Other than that area, when you first walk in the place, there's like a small room, and there's another space there and they have these dilapidated chairs and couches and stuff. People just sit down there and there's nothing there to do and there's no TV. They're just up against each other, and it's all soiled, nasty, and awful. "

"My dad was a resident of this nursing home. I was very impressed with the staff, nurses, volunteers and over all looks of this place. I was always treated with respect as were those who lived there. It was very clean and did not smell like some of the homes out there. My dad was a resident until his passing. If I need to go into a nursing home this would be the one I would go to. "

"Serenity Care Scranton is clean. The people are friendly. The residents are active."

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"The staff is very good. The food is served in a dining room that all patients can go to and eat. The food in dining room is well cooked and warm. The food served to the rooms is not cold or bad. It's unfortunate that as we all get older our minds think in different manners.....a majority of aging think in a negative manner do to health issues. However, they are all cared for in a very nice manner. The facility is an older facility and has been at the location for numerous years. It is kept clean but could use some upgrades to compare more like new facilities. "