Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 265 South McKean Street, Kittanning, PA 16201
- CCN
- 395471
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 113
- Chain
- Pollak Holdings
- Residents per day
- 90
- CMS flags
- Special Focus Facility candidate
- CMS abuse icon
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CMS gives Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 12 Dec 2025. The latest survey cycle has 41 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Pennsylvania is 8. CMS lists 4 fines with a total of $37,899 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Pennsylvania (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Armstrong County median | Pennsylvania median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 4 homes in the county, 656 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Pennsylvania median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 12 Dec 2025 | 41 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 20 Dec 2024 | 53 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 16 | 8 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 41 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Complaint investigation | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0575 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | C | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0836 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0941 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0942 | Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0945 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0946 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Aug 2025 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Sep 2025 |
| 18 Aug 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Sep 2025 |
| 18 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Sep 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 53 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | G | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2025 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2025 |
| 10 Jun 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2025 |
| 10 Jun 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2025 |
| 10 Jun 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2025 |
| 10 Jun 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2025 |
| 10 Jun 2025 | F0840 | Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Apr 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0575 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0579 | Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0621 | Treat residents equally regarding transfer, discharge, and provision of services for all residents, regardless of payment source | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0700 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0849 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Dec 2024 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Dec 2024 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Sep 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 16 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2024 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | Fine | $1,415 | |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Fine | $18,688 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | Fine | $8,978 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | Fine | $8,818 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Pennsylvania median | Pennsylvania average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | No data | 3.60 | 3.89 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | No data | 0.70 | 0.79 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | No data | 0.91 | |
| Nurse aides | No data | 2.19 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | No data | 3.30 | 3.53 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- No data
- Nurse staff turnover, Pennsylvania median
- 44.3%
- RN turnover in a year
- No data
- Administrators who left in a year
- No data
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.4% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 5.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.9% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.7% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.0% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Armstrong SNF Operator LLC
- Chain
- Pollak Holdings (6 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pollak Holdings LLC | Direct ownership interest | 28 May 2021 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Armstrong County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp | Kittanning | 3 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 9 Jul 2025 | |
| Kittanning Health & Rehab Center | Kittanning | 2 of 5 | 31 | $130,873 | 9 Jan 2026 | |
| Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek | Worthington | 2 of 5 | 13 | $246,480 | 5 Jun 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (CCN 395471). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/armstrong-rehabilitation-and-nursing-center-kittanning-pa-395471/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 11 Jun 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 20 Dec 2024.
- Who operates Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Pollak Holdings. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- What does the Special Focus status mean for Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
- CMS lists the home as a Special Focus Facility candidate. The state selects its next Special Focus Facility from the candidates. CMS lists 4 homes in Pennsylvania as Special Focus Facilities and 20 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.