Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp
One Nolte Drive · Kittanning, PA · 16201 · 7245438458
17 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 9.49 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 2.87 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 8.61 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 9, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
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 November 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F September 19, 2024
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.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
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.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
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.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
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.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
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 November 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F October 19, 2023
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.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395890 · certified since February 23, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.