Nursing Home in Kittanning, PA · CMS Data August 2026

Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

How Does Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Rate?

Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a 113-bed for-profit nursing home in Kittanning, PA. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Its last standard health inspection, on December 12, 2025, cited 40 health deficiencies.

CMS overall rating
1 of 5
Deficiencies at last inspection
40
Certified beds
113

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265 South McKean Street
Kittanning, PA 16201

1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average

From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

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CMS Star Ratings

CMS star ratings for Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
RatingStarsCMS label
Overall rating1 of 5Much below average
Health inspections1 of 5Much below average
Staffing1 of 5Much below average
Quality measures3 of 5Average
Quality for long-stay residents3 of 5Average

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Inspections and Penalties

Inspections and penalties for Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Last standard health inspectionDecember 12, 2025
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection40
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)19
Fines in the past 3 years4 totaling $37,899
Payment denials in the past 3 years0

The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.

Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents

The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Residents whoThis homeNational medianCompared
Received an antipsychotic medication21%13%Higher than the national median
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication27%18%Higher than the national median
Had a fall with major injury3.6%2.8%Higher than the national median
Have pressure ulcers4.7%4.2%Higher than the national median
Lost too much weight9.2%4.7%Higher than the national median
Were physically restrained0.0%0.0%At the national median
Have depressive symptoms0.3%3.6%Lower than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time16%13%Higher than the national median

Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.

About the Home

Facts about Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Certified beds113
Average residents per day90
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business nameARMSTRONG SNF OPERATOR LLC
Chain or affiliated groupPOLLAK HOLDINGS (6 homes)
Certified forMedicare and Medicaid
First certifiedJuly 1980
CouncilsResident council

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Other Nursing Homes Near Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Kittanning nursing homes page.

Sources

  1. CMS Care Compare: Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
  2. CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing Home Provider Information (processed August 1, 2026)
  3. CMS Provider Data Catalog: MDS Quality Measures

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