MOUNT CARMEL SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY
2616 LOCUST GAP HIGHWAY, Mt Carmel, PA 17851
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
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How MOUNT CARMEL SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY Compares
MOUNT CARMEL SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY is a 119-bed for-profit nursing facility in Mt Carmel, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.8%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 4.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 119 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.4% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.7% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.8% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8% (63% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.5% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MOUNT CARMEL SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MOUNT CARMEL SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY with other nursing homes in Mt Carmel.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for MOUNT CARMEL SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is MOUNT CARMEL SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help MOUNT CARMEL SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.8% here versus 4.8% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does MOUNT CARMEL SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 119 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MOUNT CARMEL SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at MOUNT CARMEL SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Mt Carmel
Mt Carmel sits in Northumberland County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 19,318 (21.2%)
- Median age
- 44.5 years
- Median household income
- $49,273
- Median home value
- $119,800
Demographics for Northumberland County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mt Carmel.
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