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
5
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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
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.
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
16 Oct 2024Inspection
Found no deficiencies.
27 Aug 2024Inspection
27 Aug 2024Inspection
Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies. No deficiencies cited.
06 Mar 2024Inspection
06 Mar 2024Inspection
Found deficiencies related to evacuation procedures during drills and to medication storage/documentation procedures.
2600Evacuation
2600Implement Storage Procedures
23 Jan 2024Inspection
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
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
16 Feb 2023Inspection
Found no deficiencies.
06 Dec 2022Inspection
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
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
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
04 Oct 2021Inspection
Issued a regular license for operation at the stated address, with renewal approved.
03 Dec 2020Inspection
03 Dec 2020Inspection
Issued a regular license to operate the described personal care home.
18 Nov 2020Inspection
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
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
15 Oct 2020Inspection
Found no deficiencies.
04 Dec 2019Inspection
04 Dec 2019Inspection
Determined that the submitted plan of correction was fully implemented and that continued compliance must be maintained.
08 Oct 2019Inspection
08 Oct 2019Inspection
The department issued a regular license following renewal, approving continued operation.
13 Jun 2019Inspection
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
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
28 Sept 2018Inspection
Issued a regular license following renewal application; no violations cited.
12 Oct 2017Inspection
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
25 Sept 2017Inspection
Issued a renewal license for a personal care home and noted that annual inspections will occur.
20 Oct 2016Inspection
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
21 Sept 2016Inspection
Renewed license issued and certificate of compliance granted; no deficiencies noted.
17 Nov 2015Inspection
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
23 Sept 2015Inspection
Issued a regular license following renewal; no violations were cited.
26 Jun 2015Inspection
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
21 Nov 2014Inspection
Determined in compliance with the applicable regulations after licensing inspection conducted on 2014-11-21.
25 Sept 2014Inspection
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
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
02 Oct 2013Inspection
Concluded licensing requirements were met and renewal issued.
20 Nov 2012Inspection
20 Nov 2012Inspection
Determined the personal care home met the applicable rules and issued a regular license.
28 Dec 2011Inspection
28 Dec 2011Inspection
Determined the home was in compliance with regulations and issued a regular license.
14 Dec 2010Inspection
14 Dec 2010Inspection
Determined compliance with applicable regulations and issued a regular license.
24 Nov 2009Inspection
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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