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Mount Carmel Senior Living Community

2616 LOCUST GAP HIGHWAY, MT CARMEL, PA, 17851
(570) 339-2501
119 licensed beds

CMS rates Mount Carmel Senior Living Community 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 76 citations across 15 inspections in the last three years, with $16,055 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Bed capacity
119
CMS facility ID
395589
Care type
Nursing home
County
Northumberlnd
Facility name
Mount Carmel Senior Living Community
Street address
2616 LOCUST GAP HIGHWAY
City / state / ZIP
Mt Carmel, PA 17851
Phone
(570) 339-2501

Mount Carmel Senior Living Community is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania. It is licensed for 119 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania (119 beds).

It is one of 3 senior care facilities in Mount Carmel and 656 skilled nursing facilities across Pennsylvania. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Mount Carmel Senior Living Community 76 times across 15 inspections in the last three years, including 6 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $16,055 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Cedar View Holdings
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Apostrophe Opco Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2023
Cedar View Holdings Llc
Indirect owner — 44% stake — since 2023
Samara Family Holdings Llc
Indirect owner — 44% stake — since 2023
Leiser, Asher
Indirect owner — 5% stake — since 2023
Sebbag, Gabriel
Indirect owner · Director · Officer — 5% stake — since 2023
2616 Locust Gap Propco Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
3 Eagles Llc
Indirect owner — since 2023
Bekisz, Louise
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Chakrabarty, Alakananda
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Clinical Consulting Services Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Priority Care Group Llc
Operational control — since 2023
Summation Financial Services Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1983-07-20
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
23 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$16,055 total
Last standard inspection
2026-06-17
Nurse staffing
3.1 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$495 per day (≈ $15,050/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
67% Medicaid · 7% Medicare · 27% private/other
Occupancy
75% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
19% above the PA median of $415/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
119
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 6 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered22 citations
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-08-04
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2026-08-04
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2026-08-04
F-0561
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2026-08-04
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2026-08-04
F-0605
D · No harm found
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2026-08-04
F-0628
E · No harm found
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-08-04
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2026-08-04
F-0657
E · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2026-08-04
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-08-04
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-08-04
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-08-04
F-0695
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-08-04
F-0732
B · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2026-08-04
F-0744
D · No harm found
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2026-08-04
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2026-08-04
F-0803
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2026-08-04
F-0809
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2026-08-04
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-08-04
F-0814
C · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2026-08-04
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-08-04
F-0849
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-08-04
2025-12-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
11 earlier / fire-safety inspections (53 citations)
2025-07-18Health inspection15 citations
F-0583
D · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-08-26
F-0605
D · No harm found
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-08-26
F-0628
E · No harm found
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-08-26
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-08-26
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-08-26
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-08-26
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-08-26
F-0685
D · No harm found
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2025-08-26
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-08-26
F-0699
E · No harm found
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2025-08-26
F-0744
D · No harm found
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2025-08-26
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-08-26
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-08-26
F-0914
D · No harm found
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
Corrected 2025-08-26
F-0947
E · No harm found
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2025-08-26
2025-03-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2025-04-04
F-0684
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-04
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-25
2025-01-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0732
C · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
2024-11-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-12-26
F-0684
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-12-26
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-12-26
2024-10-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-11-06
2024-08-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered15 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-09-27
F-0561
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2024-09-27
F-0578
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2024-09-27
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-09-27
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-09-27
F-0688
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-09-27
F-0689
E · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-27
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-09-27
F-0700
E · No harm found
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2024-09-27
F-0730
E · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2024-09-27
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-09-27
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-09-27
F-0848
E · No harm found
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Corrected 2024-09-27
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-09-27
F-0887
E · No harm found
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2024-09-27
2024-04-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-04-23
2024-01-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2024-02-19
F-0692
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-02-19
2026-06-17Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0100
C · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2026-08-04
K-0293
C · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2026-08-04
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-08-04
K-0918
C · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-08-04
2025-07-18Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-09-09
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-09-09
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-09-09
K-0918
E · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-09-09
2024-08-23Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0131
E · No harm found
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Corrected 2024-09-03
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-09-03
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-09-03
K-0918
C · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-09-03

Federal penalties

2025-03-18Fine$16,055
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 395589.
How it compares in Pennsylvania.
Inspection citations, 3 years
76
More than 87% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 37
Federal fines, 3 years
$16,055
More than 70% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.1
Among the lowest of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.6
Nursing staff turnover, annual
51%
Higher than 68% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 45%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Pennsylvania average on 8 and worse on 7. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased19.5%16.4%13.5%Worse than state
Lose too much weight5.9%6.0%5.1%Near state average
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.0%0.6%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection3.4%1.4%1.5%Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms2.9%13.8%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.2%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.8%3.1%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine83.2%87.8%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened22.8%15.4%12.7%Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication17.7%20.1%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine93.0%93.7%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers2.0%4.7%4.5%Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence28.4%25.0%18.3%Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication16.7%17.6%15.4%Near state average
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.221.501.81Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days1.471.131.69Worse than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine76.3%70.8%82.3%Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication1.6%1.4%1.5%Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine89.0%70.9%80.1%Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission20.3%22.0%23.4%Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit13.5%9.5%11.8%Worse than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0684 5 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  • F-0584 3 inspections. 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.
  • F-0677 3 inspections. Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
  • F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • K-0918 3 inspections. Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
  • F-0558 2 inspections. Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

What its owners also hold

  • Samara Family Holdings Llc has an ownership stake on file at 22 nursing homes, averaging 2.2 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Cedar View Holdings Llc has an ownership stake on file at 9 nursing homes, averaging 1.1 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Apostrophe Opco Llc has an ownership stake on file at 3 nursing homes, averaging 1 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Pennsylvania

  • Licensing: Pennsylvania Department of Health
  • File a complaint: 800-254-5164 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 717-783-8975. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 800-490-8505. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Geisinger Medical Center, about 15 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street, about 15 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Geisinger-bloomsburg Hospital, about 15 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

What people say on Google.
4.942 ratings on Google
★★★★★Tira Rice · 2026-03-10 · via Google

“Amazing & clean facility with staff that truly treat your loved ones like their own family. Staff goes above and beyond day in and day out to ensure your love ones receive the best care possible. The therapy team and nursing staff are incredible! Highly recommend!”

★★★★★Lindsay Johnson · 2026-03-18 · via Google

“Mount Carmel Senior living facility has very compassionate, friendly and professional working staff. All workers and volunteers are very nice and friendly towards visitor and residents. Mount Carmel senior living also provides enjoyable food, and excellent activities for residents. The facility frequently offer diverse activities like bingo, live music, and therapy, enhancing resident quality of l…”

★★★★★Holly Udzella · 2026-03-18 · via Google

“This senior living facility is truly exceptional. The location is perfect, the staff is warm and welcoming, and the community offers a wide variety of engaging events for residents. The cleanliness and overall upkeep are consistently top-notch.”

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Sources we pull for this facility.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
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Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
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