Quick answers
- Is Serenity Care Old Forge licensed?
- Serenity Care Old Forge appears on the official license list of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Long-Term Living, Bureau of Human Services Licensing (list dated November 3, 2026, retrieved November 3, 2026) as “Personal Care Home”, license number 230570, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Serenity Care Old Forge have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 50. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Serenity Care Old Forge?
- 246 South Main Street, Old Forge, PA 18518, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the phone number of Serenity Care Old Forge?
- (570) 457-0788, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Regional Hospital of Scranton, Scranton (about 5.1 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Glenmaura Senior Living3.2 mi · Moosic, PA · capacity 100
- Oakwood Terrace3.2 mi · Moosic, PA · capacity 58
- Angel's Family Manor Personal Care Home3.8 mi · Scranton, PA · capacity 53
- West Side Kozy Comfort Personal Care Home3.8 mi · Scranton, PA · capacity 36
- Adult Personal Care Home5.4 mi · Pittston, PA · capacity 8
- Pittston Heavenly Manor5.4 mi · Pittston, PA · capacity 55
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Regional Hospital of Scranton5.1 mi · Scranton, PA
- Geisinger-Community Medical Center5.2 mi · Scranton, PA
- Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City7.8 mi · Dickson City, PA
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Personal Care Home |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | SERENITY CARE OLD FORGE |
| License number | 230570 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 50 |
| Address | 246 South Main Street, Old Forge, PA 18518 |
| County | Lackawanna |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (570) 457‑0788 |
| Licensing agency | Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Long-Term Living, Bureau of Human Services Licensing |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Pennsylvania — Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Long-Term Living, Bureau of Human Services Licensing, list dated November 3, 2026, retrieved November 3, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances