Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
265 South McKean Street · Kittanning, PA · 16201 · 7245482222
113 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pollak Holdings
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Federal penalties on record: $29,346 in fines in the last 24 months.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 4 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
If someone you love was harmed at a facility with findings like these, you have options — read this.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $29,346 |
Inspection citations (106 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 20, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · K March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
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.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025
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.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025
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.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 25, 2026 | Fine | $11,550 |
| June 10, 2025 | Fine | $8,818 |
| June 10, 2025 | Fine | $8,978 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395471 · certified since July 1, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.