Laurels Senior Living Community

    23 Faith Dr, Hazleton, PA 18202
    • Assisted Living

    Welcoming community with great amenities

    I found this to be a very good, welcoming community - clean, bright new building with mountain views and comfortable single rooms. The staff were consistently friendly, helpful, and supportive; meals from scratch, daily room cleaning, on-site laundry, transportation to appointments, diverse activities (including faith-based options, day trips and holiday events) and many services were well organized and included in the monthly cost. The tour and move-in were smooth, pricing was simple and transparent, and I felt quickly made part of the community.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    4.60·(10)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.7
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • New building and well-maintained grounds
    • Bright rooms with mountain views
    • Meals prepared from scratch and generally very good food
    • Diverse activities and day trips available
    • Social/common rooms on each floor
    • On-site laundry
    • Daily room cleaning
    • Transportation to doctor appointments included
    • Friendly, courteous, and helpful staff
    • Supportive staff who encourage participation and community inclusion
    • Many services included in the monthly cost
    • Simple and transparent pricing
    • Smooth move-in/setup process
    • Single-room options available
    • Clean facility
    • Owners are engaged/visit the community
    • Holiday meals and religious observances offered

    Cons

    • Religious/Catholic-focused programming may not suit all residents
    • Activity coverage and entertainment frequency can be limited
    • On-site hair salon is an additional cost

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive. Multiple reviewers praised the facility’s physical environment — a newer building with bright rooms and mountain views — and consistently noted that the community is clean and well-cared-for. The presence of social rooms on each floor, on-site laundry, and daily room cleaning contribute to a sense of convenience and good housekeeping. Reviewers also called out the owners’ engagement and described the community as safe and welcoming during tours and move-in.

    Care quality and staff performance are highlighted repeatedly. Reviewers describe staff as friendly, courteous, helpful, and supportive, with specific mentions that staff helped with smooth setup and encouraged residents’ social participation. Several comments point to exceptional care and to staff making residents feel included in community life. Transportation to doctor appointments and other supportive services being included in the monthly cost were viewed as practical benefits that reduce logistical stress for residents and families.

    Dining is a clear strength: meals prepared from scratch and generally very good food were common praises. Holiday meals and communal observances (for example, Christmas prayer) were noted positively, adding to the community atmosphere around special occasions. The availability of an on-site hair salon was mentioned as convenient, although it is billed separately from monthly fees.

    Activities receive mixed but generally favorable mentions. Reviewers appreciate the diversity of activities, day trips, and the presence of occasional entertainment. Staff often encourage participation and foster social interaction. However, a recurring theme is that activity coverage and the frequency of entertainment could be increased; some reviewers explicitly requested more robust activity programming. Another prominent pattern is the community’s religious orientation: several reviews identify the facility as Catholic-oriented or devotion-focused. For families and residents who value faith-based programming this is a positive; for others it may be a mismatch with expectations.

    Management, pricing, and move-in logistics are reported positively. Multiple reviewers said the pricing structure is simple and easy to understand, with many services included in the monthly cost. The move-in and placement process is described as smooth, with staff presenting well during tours and being helpful in setup. The only consistent extra-charge item noted was the hair salon.

    In summary, the Laurels Senior Living Community is viewed as a bright, clean, and well-managed facility with strong staffing, good food, and convenient services that are largely included in monthly fees. It offers social spaces, supportive staff, and a range of activities and outings, though activity frequency/coverage and entertainment could be improved. Potential residents and families should note the Catholic/religious orientation of programming to ensure it aligns with their preferences, and be aware that certain amenities (notably the hair salon) may carry additional fees.

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    Location

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    Laurels Senior Living Community is located at 23 Faith Dr, Hazleton, PA, 18202.

    People often ask...

    Laurels Senior Living Community offers assisted living.

    The full address for this community is 23 Faith Dr, Hazleton, PA 18202.

    No, Laurels Senior Living Community does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services licenses personal care homes and assisted living residences and publishes its licensing inspection summaries.

    License number211170
    Facility typeFull
    License classLicensed
    Capacity100 residents
    LicenseeLAURELS SENIOR LIVING INC
    Care servedPersonal Care Homes
    EffectiveJanuary 13th, 2026
    ExpiresJanuary 13th, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    35

    Reports

    15

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    17

    Years

    05 Mar 2026Inspection
    Investigated multiple deficiencies in posting requirements, safety with combustibles, annual medical evaluations, smoking policy and area, medication storage, and medication administration.
    • 2600Post current license, inspection summary, and Chapter 2600
    • 2600Combustible and flammable materials near heat sources
    • 2600Annual medical evaluation
    • 2600Policy on smoking
    • 2600Smoking area guidelines and fire safety policy
    • 2600Storing medications properly
    • 2600Follow prescriber directions for medications
    16 Oct 2024Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    27 Aug 2024Inspection
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies. No deficiencies cited.
    06 Mar 2024Inspection
    Found deficiencies related to evacuation procedures during drills and to medication storage/documentation procedures.
    • 2600Evacuation
    • 2600Implement Storage Procedures
    23 Jan 2024Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies across medication management, resident safety, staff qualifications, and evacuation procedures.
    • 2600.51Criminal History Checks
    • 2600.54aDirect Care Staff Qualifications
    • 2600.63aStaffing and Certification
    • 2600.65fAnnual Training Topics
    • 2600.81bWheelchairs and Enablers
    • 2600.91Emergency Telephone Numbers
    • 2600.101j7Lighting/Operable Lamp
    • 2600.103fRefrigerator/Freezer Temperatures
    • 2600.109bRabies Vaccination
    • 2600.121aUnobstructed Egress
    • 2600.132dEvacuation
    • 2600.181dStoring Medication
    • 2600.183aOriginal Containers and Injections
    • 2600.183dPrescription Current
    • 2600.184aResident’s Meds Labeled
    • 2600.184bLabeling OTC/CAM
    • 2600.185aImplement Storage Procedures
    • 2600.187aMedication Record
    • 2600.187dFollow Prescriber's Orders
    • 2600.227dSupport Plan Medical/Dental
    • 2600.227gSupport Plan Signatures
    11 Sept 2023Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in abuse reporting, incident reporting, resident dignity, direct care training, bedside lighting, and updating the resident's support plan.
    • 2600.15.aResident Abuse Report
    • 2600.16.cWritten Incident Report
    • 2600.42.cTreatment of Residents
    • 2600.65.dInitial Direct Care Training
    • 2600.101.j7Lighting/Operable Lamp
    • 2600.227.dSupport Plan Medical/Dental
    16 Feb 2023Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    06 Dec 2022Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies across medication management, safety procedures, and staff qualifications, with corrective actions noted.
    • 2600.16.cWritten Incident Report
    • 2600.54.aDirect Care Staff
    • 2600.82.aPoisonous Materials
    • 2600.96.cFirst Aid Accessible
    • 2600.124Notice to Fire Department
    • 2600.132.aMonthly Fire Drill
    • 2600.132.eFire Drill Sleeping Hours
    • 2600.132.hDesignated Meeting Place
    • 2600.133.1Exit Signs
    • 2600.141.b.1Annual Medical Evaluation
    • 2600.144.c.2Smoking Area Distance
    • 2600.183.aOriginal Containers and Injections
    • 2600.183.dPrescription Current
    • 2600.184.aOriginal Containers and Injections
    • 2600.184.bLabeling OTC/CAM
    • 2600.184.cSample Prescription Meds.
    • 2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
    • 2600.187.aMedication Record
    • 2600.187.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
    • 2600.188.bMedication Error Reporting
    • 2600.227.dSupport Plan Medical/Dental
    23 Feb 2022Inspection
    Determined that the submitted corrective actions were fully implemented and ongoing compliance must be maintained. Deficiencies in staff training and updating care plans were identified and corrected.
    • 2600.65.dInitial Direct Care Training
    • 2600.171.b.4Staff Training
    • 2600.227.dSupport Plan Medical/Dental
    28 Dec 2021Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies in fire safety, egress, smoking area safety, medication administration, and resident planning.
    • 2600.105.gLint Removal and Duct Cleaning
    • 2600.121.aUnobstructed Egress
    • 2600.144.cSmoking Area Guidelines
    • 2600.144.cSmoking Area Guidelines
    • 2600.182.bPrescription Medication
    • 2600.183.dPrescription Current
    • 2600.187.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
    • 2600.227.dSupport Plan Medical/Dental
    04 Oct 2021Inspection
    Issued a regular license for operation at the stated address, with renewal approved.
    03 Dec 2020Inspection
    Issued a regular license to operate the described personal care home.
    18 Nov 2020Inspection
    Found a deficiency in timely assistance with activities of daily living for a resident who had to self-toilet due to delayed staff response.
    • 2600.23aActivities of Daily Living Assistance
    05 Nov 2020Inspection
    Found multiple deficiencies related to resident records privacy, unobstructed egress, and medication storage, records, and plan signatures.
    • 2600.17Record Confidentiality
    • 2600.121.aUnobstructed Egress
    • 2600.171.b5First Aid Kit
    • 2600.183.eStoring Medications
    • 2600.187.aMedication Record
    • 2600.227.gSupport Plan Signatures
    15 Oct 2020Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    04 Dec 2019Inspection
    Determined that the submitted plan of correction was fully implemented and that continued compliance must be maintained.
    08 Oct 2019Inspection
    The department issued a regular license following renewal, approving continued operation.
    13 Jun 2019Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in reporting suspected abuse, submitting incident reports, completing background checks for staff, and posting weekly menus.
    • Type A2600.2600.15a.15aResident Abuse Report Regulations
    • c2600.2600.16cWritten Incident Report Regulations
    • 2600.2600.52Hiring Staff
    • c2600.2600.162cMenus
    02 Oct 2018Inspection
    Found deficiencies in staff training, medical evaluations, and medication management, including missing training topics and incomplete resident care documentation.
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600.65(e)Direct care staff training hours
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600.105(g)(2)Training topics for annual training
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600.141(a)(2)Medical evaluations must include required items
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600.183(d)Medication records and storage
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600.187(a)Medication procedures and equipment safeguarding
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600.177(h)Documentation of inability to sign the plan
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600.227(h)RASP documentation and signatures
    28 Sept 2018Inspection
    Issued a regular license following renewal application; no violations cited.
    12 Oct 2017Inspection
    Identified multiple violations related to sanitation, medication management, and adherence to prescriber orders, including improper glucometer calibration and insulin dosing/documentation errors.
    • Type A2600.85(a)Sanitary conditions shall be maintained
    • Type A2600.187(a)Procedures for safe storage and use of medications and equipment
    • Type A2600.187(a)Medication records – contents of the medication record
    • Type A2600.187(c)Documentation of refusals to take prescribed medication
    • Type A2600.227(d)Follow prescriber directions for medication administration
    25 Sept 2017Inspection
    Issued a renewal license for a personal care home and noted that annual inspections will occur.
    20 Oct 2016Inspection
    Identified several violations involving training of direct care staff, sanitary conditions, and care documentation, with issues observed during the inspection process.
    • Type A2600.65(e)Training: annual hours
    • Type A2600.85(a)Sanitary conditions shall be maintained
    • Type A144(c)(2)Location of smoking area
    • Type A2600.227(d)Resident care plan documentation
    • Type A2600.85(a)Sanitary conditions shall be maintained
    21 Sept 2016Inspection
    Renewed license issued and certificate of compliance granted; no deficiencies noted.
    17 Nov 2015Inspection
    Identified medication-record deficiencies and failure to follow prescriber directions.
    • Type A55 Pa.Code §2600Medication record requirements
    • Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.187(d)Directions for medication prescribed by a prescriber
    23 Sept 2015Inspection
    Issued a regular license following renewal; no violations were cited.
    26 Jun 2015Inspection
    Granted a waiver of several regulatory requirements related to admission, medical evaluation, and preadmission screening, with conditions and annual review.
    21 Nov 2014Inspection
    Determined in compliance with the applicable regulations after licensing inspection conducted on 2014-11-21.
    25 Sept 2014Inspection
    The Department issued a certificate of compliance and renewed the license with a 100-person capacity for a personal care home after review.
    05 Dec 2013Inspection
    Identified fire and fall hazards due to rugs lacking slip-resistant backing and lint buildup in a dryer lint trap.
    • Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.88(a)Floors, walls, ceilings, windows and other surfaces must be clean, in good repair and free of hazards
    • Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.105(g)(1)To reduce the risks of fire hazards, lint shall be removed from the lint trap and drum of clothes dryers after each use
    02 Oct 2013Inspection
    Concluded licensing requirements were met and renewal issued.
    20 Nov 2012Inspection
    Determined the personal care home met the applicable rules and issued a regular license.
    28 Dec 2011Inspection
    Determined the home was in compliance with regulations and issued a regular license.
    14 Dec 2010Inspection
    Determined compliance with applicable regulations and issued a regular license.
    24 Nov 2009Inspection
    Identified several deficiencies related to safety equipment, evacuation readiness, and resident assessments and care planning.
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.Regulation 55 Pa.Code § 2600.
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.Regulation 55 Pa.Code § 2600.
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.Regulation 55 Pa.Code § 2600.
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.Regulation 55 Pa.Code § 2600.
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.Regulation 55 Pa.Code § 2600.

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