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Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp
One Nolte Drive, Kittanning, PA 16201
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 17 beds, Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp serves Kittanning in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1993.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Pennsylvania median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 13, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 123.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 8.6 hours per resident per day (2.7 RN), above the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 20.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Armstrong Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 21 | 97 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 123.5 | 97.3 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 8.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 20.0% | 43.6% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $130,873 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 656 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Pennsylvania average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 9 Jul 2025, 19 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: D ×18 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jul 2025 | 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 | 9 Aug 2025 |
| 19 Sep 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. | F | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 19 Sep 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 Nov 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 19 Sep 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 | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 19 Sep 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0758 | Implement 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | 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 | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | 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 | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff 20.0%, RNs 12.5%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Armstrong County Memorial Hospital.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Mountains Care Network | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2024 |
| Pennsylvania Mountains Care Network | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| Pennsylvania Mountains Care Network | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| Pennsylvania Mountains Care Network | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/21/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Armstrong County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kittanning Health & Rehab Center | Kittanning | 119 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 97 | 81.5 | $131K | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek | Worthington | 114 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 44 | 38.6 | $246K | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Centerabuse iconSFF Candidate | Kittanning | 113 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 110 | 97.3 | $38K | 11 Jun 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Armstrong County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp been cited for?
21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 8.6 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Pennsylvania Mountains Care Network, Pennsylvania Mountains Care Network and Pennsylvania Mountains Care Network. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Jul 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Jul 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.