Armstrong Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
265 South Mckean Street, Kittanning, PA 162017245482222113 certified beds · 90 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
20
since 2024
Deficiencies
110
● 1● 106● 3
Penalties · 3 yrs
$37,899
4 fines
Last survey
2026-06-11
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 1
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Pennsylvania Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-06-09 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-04-20 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-03-25 | Complaint | 021 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-03-18 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-02-25 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-12 | Standard | 1210 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-04 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-03 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-08-18 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-07-01 | Complaint | 012 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-06-10 | Complaint | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-05 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-06 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-12-20 | Standard | 0360 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-11-19 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-18 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-09-24 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-10 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-05 | Standard | 0150 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Pennsylvania Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-30Record 395471-20260611-F584
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-08Record 395471-20260609-F600
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-08Record 395471-20260609-F610
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-08Record 395471-20260609-F657
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-07Record 395471-20260420-F584
F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-07Record 395471-20260420-F627
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity KHarm
Care planningFalls
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-04-27Record 395471-20260325-F689
F727Have 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-27Record 395471-20260325-F727
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-27Record 395471-20260325-F835
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-27Record 395471-20260318-F684
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-06Record 395471-20260225-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-06Record 395471-20260225-F609
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-06Record 395471-20260225-F684
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-31Record 395471-20251212-F550
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-31Record 395471-20251212-F578
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-31Record 395471-20251212-F656
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-31Record 395471-20251212-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-31Record 395471-20251212-F689
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-31Record 395471-20251212-F692
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-31Record 395471-20251212-F695
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-31Record 395471-20251212-F730
F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-31Record 395471-20251212-F745
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-31Record 395471-20251212-F760
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-31Record 395471-20251212-F761
F836Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-31Record 395471-20251212-F836
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-31Record 395471-20251212-F880
F941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-31Record 395471-20251212-F941
F942Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-31Record 395471-20251212-F942
F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-31Record 395471-20251212-F943
F944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-31Record 395471-20251212-F944
F945Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-31Record 395471-20251212-F945
F946Provide training in compliance and ethics.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-31Record 395471-20251212-F946
F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-31Record 395471-20251212-F947
F949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-31Record 395471-20251212-F949
F575Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-31Record 395471-20251212-F575
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 395471-20251204-F600
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-19Record 395471-20251203-F684
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-19Record 395471-20251203-F880
F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-11Record 395471-20250818-F559
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-11Record 395471-20250818-F657
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-11Record 395471-20250818-F689
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity GHarm
Staffing
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-05-24Record 395471-20250701-F726
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity GHarm
Medication
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-05-24Record 395471-20250701-F760
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-18Record 395471-20250701-F686
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-27Record 395471-20250610-F584
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-27Record 395471-20250610-F600
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-27Record 395471-20250610-F677
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-27Record 395471-20250610-F725
F840Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-27Record 395471-20250610-F840
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-07Record 395471-20250305-F584
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-07Record 395471-20250305-F725
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-14Record 395471-20250206-F658
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-14Record 395471-20250206-F760
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F552
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F558
F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F565
F575Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F575
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F578
F579Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F579
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F580
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F582
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F583
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F607
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F610
F621Treat residents equally regarding transfer, discharge, and provision of services for all residents, regardless of payment sourceScope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F621
F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F622
F625Notify 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F625
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F641
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F679
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F689
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F690
F691Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F691
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F695
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F698
F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F699
F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F700
F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F711
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F730
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F755
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F756
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F761
F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F773
F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F791
F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F825
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F842
F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F849
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-11Record 395471-20241220-F880
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-16Record 395471-20241119-F584
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-16Record 395471-20241119-F657
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-16Record 395471-20241119-F761
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-08Record 395471-20241018-F684
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-25Record 395471-20240924-F725
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 395471-20240110-F607
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 395471-20240105-F550
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 395471-20240105-F580
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 395471-20240105-F582
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 395471-20240105-F584
F585Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 395471-20240105-F585
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 395471-20240105-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 395471-20240105-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 395471-20240105-F610
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 395471-20240105-F637
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 395471-20240105-F641
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 395471-20240105-F656
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 395471-20240105-F684
F691Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 395471-20240105-F691
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 395471-20240105-F761
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 395471-20240105-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | Civil money penalty | $1,415 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2026-02-25 | Civil money penalty | $18,688 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-06-10 | Civil money penalty | $8,818 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-06-10 | Civil money penalty | $8,978 | CMS · Penalties |
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Pennsylvania | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.7% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.6% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 21.0% | 17.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 16.4% | 16.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 9.2% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 26.8% | 20.0% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr, Tara Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Carr, Tara Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pollak Holdings LLC Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pollak, Elie Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pollak, Elie Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pollak, Theodore Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pollak, Theodore Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thimons, David Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Pollak Holdings — 6 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Pennsylvania.
No county cost figures on file for Armstrong.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp Kittanning | 0.6 mi | 2025-07-09 | 0210 |
| Kittanning Health & Rehab Center Kittanning | 2.8 mi | 2026-01-09 | 1933 |
| Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek Worthington | 10.1 mi | 2026-06-05 | 0422 |
| Quality Life Services - Sarver Sarver | 10.3 mi | 2026-02-23 | 0360 |
| Quality Life Services - Apollo Apollo | 18.0 mi | 2026-06-10 | 0714 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |