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Kittanning Health & Rehab CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines

Address
120 Kittanning Care Drive, Kittanning, PA 16201
CCN
395986
Ownership type
For-profit, limited liability company
Certified beds
119
Residents per day
97
CMS flags
None in the CMS record
CMS star ratings
Overall rating2 of 5
Health inspection rating1 of 5
Staffing rating2 of 5
Quality measure rating5 of 5
Care Compare record (Medicare.gov)

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CMS gives Kittanning Health & Rehab Center an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 9 Jan 2026. The latest survey cycle has 31 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Pennsylvania is 8. CMS lists 3 fines with a total of $130,873 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.

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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.

Ratings

CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.

CMS star ratings of Kittanning Health & Rehab Center, with medians
Rating (1 to 5 stars)This homeArmstrong County medianPennsylvania medianUS average (CMS)
Overall rating22.03.03.0
Health inspection rating11.03.02.8
Staffing rating22.03.02.9
Quality measure rating55.04.03.6

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.

Health citations of Kittanning Health & Rehab Center in the last three survey cycles
Survey cycleStandard surveyCitationsPennsylvania median
Cycle 1 (latest)9 Jan 2026318
Cycle 216 Jan 2025448
Cycle 3No date228

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.

Scope and severity of the 97 citations. Select a cell to show only its rows.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJ0K0
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardyH0I0
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmA0B0

Survey cycle 1 (latest): 31 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Kittanning Health & Rehab Center in survey cycle 1, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
9 Jan 2026F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.EStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.EStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.EStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.FStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.CStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.EStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.GStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyDStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FComplaint investigation9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.DComplaint investigation9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.FStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.EStandard survey9 Feb 2026
9 Jan 2026F0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
18 Nov 2025F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint investigation11 Dec 2025
18 Nov 2025F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint investigation11 Dec 2025

Survey cycle 2: 44 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Kittanning Health & Rehab Center in survey cycle 2, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
29 Apr 2025F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint investigation15 May 2025
29 Apr 2025F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation15 May 2025
29 Apr 2025F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint investigation15 May 2025
16 Jan 2025F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard survey11 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0578Honor 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.DStandard survey11 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0584Honor 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.DStandard survey11 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DStandard survey11 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.EStandard survey11 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0625Notify 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.EStandard survey11 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard survey11 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard survey11 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard survey11 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard survey11 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard survey11 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard survey11 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard survey11 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.DStandard survey11 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard survey11 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.EStandard survey11 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard survey11 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard survey11 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0761Ensure 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.EStandard survey11 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard survey11 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EStandard survey11 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.DStandard survey11 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyDStandard survey11 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.LStandard survey11 Feb 2025
13 Nov 2024F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EComplaint investigation26 Nov 2024
13 Nov 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation26 Nov 2024
24 Oct 2024F0584Honor 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.DComplaint investigation14 Nov 2024
24 Oct 2024F0585Honor 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.DComplaint investigation14 Nov 2024
24 Oct 2024F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint investigation14 Nov 2024
24 Oct 2024F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation14 Nov 2024
24 Oct 2024F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint investigation14 Nov 2024
24 Oct 2024F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.DComplaint investigation14 Nov 2024
16 Sep 2024F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint investigation7 Oct 2024
16 Sep 2024F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint investigation7 Oct 2024
16 Sep 2024F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint investigation7 Oct 2024
16 Sep 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation7 Oct 2024
16 Sep 2024F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.FComplaint investigation7 Oct 2024
16 Sep 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.LComplaint investigation7 Oct 2024
16 Sep 2024F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DComplaint investigation7 Oct 2024
16 Sep 2024F0885Report COVID19 data to residents and families.DComplaint investigation7 Oct 2024
16 Sep 2024F0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.DComplaint investigation7 Oct 2024

Survey cycle 3: 22 citations

The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.

Health citations of Kittanning Health & Rehab Center in survey cycle 3, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
17 Jul 2024F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.EComplaint investigation12 Aug 2024
17 Jul 2024F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.EComplaint investigation12 Aug 2024
17 Jul 2024F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint investigation12 Aug 2024
17 Jul 2024F0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DComplaint investigation12 Aug 2024
8 Feb 2024F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DStandard survey7 Mar 2024
8 Feb 2024F0585Honor 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.FStandard survey7 Mar 2024
8 Feb 2024F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard survey7 Mar 2024
8 Feb 2024F0680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.EStandard survey7 Mar 2024
8 Feb 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard survey7 Mar 2024
8 Feb 2024F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard survey7 Mar 2024
8 Feb 2024F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard survey7 Mar 2024
8 Feb 2024F0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DStandard survey7 Mar 2024
8 Feb 2024F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard survey7 Mar 2024
8 Feb 2024F0761Ensure 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.EStandard survey7 Mar 2024
8 Feb 2024F0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.FStandard survey7 Mar 2024
8 Feb 2024F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.FStandard survey7 Mar 2024
8 Feb 2024F0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyEStandard survey7 Mar 2024
8 Feb 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey7 Mar 2024
8 Feb 2024F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.EStandard survey7 Mar 2024
5 Dec 2023F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint investigation2 Jan 2024
12 Oct 2023F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint investigation4 Oct 2023
12 Oct 2023F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint investigation4 Oct 2023

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.

Penalties of Kittanning Health & Rehab Center in the CMS penalties file
DateTypeFineDays without payment
9 Jan 2026Fine$45,325
16 Jan 2025Fine$71,505
16 Jan 2025Payment denial49
16 Sep 2024Fine$14,043

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.

Nurse staffing hours per resident per day at Kittanning Health & Rehab Center
StaffThis homePennsylvania medianPennsylvania average (CMS)
All nurse staff3.653.603.89
Registered nurses (RN)0.630.700.79
Licensed practical nurses (LPN)0.980.91
Nurse aides2.042.19
All nurse staff, weekends3.223.303.53
Nurse staff turnover in a year
62.6%
Nurse staff turnover, Pennsylvania median
44.3%
RN turnover in a year
80.0%
Administrators who left in a year
0

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.

Quality measures of Kittanning Health & Rehab Center, average of four quarters (2025Q2-2026Q1)
Measure (CMS text)ResidentsThis homePennsylvania medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay12.7%15.9%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.2%0.4%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay1.4%1.1%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay3.5%2.9%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay4.5%1.0%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay15.9%16.1%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay6.7%4.5%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay19.9%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
Kittanning Health & Rehab Center LLC
Chain
Saber Healthcare Group (126 homes in the CMS chain file)
Organisations in the CMS ownership record of Kittanning Health & Rehab Center
OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
SHG Management LLCOperational/managerial control1 Jul 2023
Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLCAdp of the snf1 Jul 2023
Kittanning Re Group, LLCAdp of the snf30 Jun 2023
RKL LLPAdp of the snf1 Jul 2023
Saber Governance LLCAdp of the snf1 Jul 2023
Saber Healthcare Group LLCAdp of the snf1 Jul 2023
SHG Management LLCAdp of the snf1 Jul 2023
Western PA Mt LLCAdp of the snf7 Oct 2025

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Other homes in Armstrong County

The 3 nearest other nursing homes in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Nursing homeCityOverall ratingCitations, latest cycleFinesLast standard survey
Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterSpecial Focus candidateKittanning1 of 541$37,89912 Dec 2025
Snu Armstrong Co Memorial HospKittanning3 of 52$09 Jul 2025
Quality Life Services - Sugar CreekWorthington2 of 513$246,4805 Jun 2026

All 4 nursing homes in Armstrong County

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Kittanning Health & Rehab Center (CCN 395986). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/kittanning-health-rehab-center-kittanning-pa-395986/

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Questions

When was Kittanning Health & Rehab Center last inspected?
The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 9 Jan 2026. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 29 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 16 Jan 2025.
Who operates Kittanning Health & Rehab Center?
The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Saber Healthcare Group. The CMS ownership file names SHG Management LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
Is Kittanning Health & Rehab Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. 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.