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Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Nursing home

Kittanning Health & Rehab Center

2 of 5 overall from CMS

120 Kittanning Care Drive, Kittanning, PA 16201

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At a glance

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Kittanning Health & Rehab Center is a 119-bed nursing home in Kittanning, Pennsylvania (Armstrong County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.65 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.89. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $130,873 in the past three years.

Certified beds
119
Residents per day (average)
97.2
Certified since
1996 (30 yrs)

For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Saber Healthcare Group (126 homes)

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Terms used on this page
CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
Certified beds
The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
Deficiency or citation
A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
Actual harm
Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
Immediate jeopardy
Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
Inspection cycle
A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
Special Focus Facility (SFF)
A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program

Questions to ask Kittanning Health & Rehab Center

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $130,873 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. CMS counts 31 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Jan 9, 2026 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Pennsylvania average is 10.0. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
  3. Nursing staff turnover is 62.6%, above the Pennsylvania average of 44.5%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data

More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.

CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Pennsylvania average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 11 hours. The vertical line marks the Pennsylvania average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Quality measures

CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Pennsylvania and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.

Long-stay residents

MeasureThis homePennsylvaniaU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 12.7% 16.8% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.9% 6.2% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.2% 0.7% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.4% 1.5% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 12.9% 10.8% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0% 0.2% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.5% 3.1% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 80.1% 87.5% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 15.9% 17.0% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 22.8% 20.0% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.1% 93.5% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.7% 4.8% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 24.9% 25.5% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.9% 17.7% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.53 1.62 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.91 1.18 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homePennsylvaniaU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 20.4% 70.0% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.5% 1.4% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 53.2% 68.7% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Too few residents or stays to report 22.5% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Too few residents or stays to report 9.5% 12.0%

Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 97 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 2 were at the immediate jeopardy level and 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 31 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jan 9, 2026: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Jan 9, 20263110
Jan 16, 20254416
Feb 8, 20242211

Pennsylvania homes averaged 10.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.

Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (97)

  1. GActual harm, isolated

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  2. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  3. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  4. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

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  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  13. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide 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.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  21. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  22. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Educate 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.

    Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  23. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  24. CPotential for minimal harm, widespread

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2026)

  25. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 11, 2025)

Showing the 30 most recent of 97.

What severity letters A to L mean

Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Jan 9, 2026Fine$45,325
Jan 16, 2025Fine$71,505
Jan 16, 2025Payment Denial49 days
Sep 16, 2024Fine$14,043

Pennsylvania homes averaged 0.8 fines and $25,774 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within Pennsylvania

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Kittanning Health & Rehab Center?

Kittanning Health & Rehab Center has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 5.

How many beds does Kittanning Health & Rehab Center have?

Kittanning Health & Rehab Center has 119 certified beds. It averages 97.2 residents per day, about 81.7% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Kittanning Health & Rehab Center?

The home reports 3.65 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.63 hours from registered nurses. The Pennsylvania average is 3.89 hours and 0.79 hours from registered nurses.

Has Kittanning Health & Rehab Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $130,873 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.

Does Kittanning Health & Rehab Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 395986. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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