Armstrong Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Kittanning, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395471) · 113 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 4 totaling $37,899
Phone: (724) 548-2222 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Armstrong Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Kittanning, PA an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
CMS has not reported specific total nurse hours per resident per day or RN hours per resident per day for Armstrong Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in this data. Its CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Armstrong Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has 4 federal fines on record totaling $37,899.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent quality problems and is subject to increased inspection.
About this facility
Armstrong Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a 113-certified-bed nursing home in Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, with an average of 89.6 residents. The facility is organized as a For profit - Limited Liability company and has been certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1, 1980.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
CMS reports that nursing turnover and total nurse hours per resident per day are not detailed in this data set beyond the star ratings noted above. Families should consult Care Compare for the underlying figures.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $37,899.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation for abuse has been identified; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare. In addition, this facility is designated as an SFF Candidate (Special Focus Facility Candidate), a CMS program designation for facilities identified as having a history of persistent quality problems and which are subject to increased inspection oversight.
This facility is part of the Pollak Holdings chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.6 out of 5.
Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported specific nurse hours per resident day or turnover figures in this data; the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5. Contact the facility at 7245482222 or verify on Medicare Care Compare for details.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 4 fines totaling $37,899.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, and it is designated as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus program, indicating a history of persistent quality problems and increased oversight.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 113 certified beds with an average of 89.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Pollak Holdings chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average rating of 1.6 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 1, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7245482222 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7245482222 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395471?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.