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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified

Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

265 South Mckean Street · Kittanning, PA 16201 · 113 certified beds

7245482222

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About Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a nursing home in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. Its reported capacity is 113 beds. It is recorded as a for-profit operator, part of Pollak Holdings. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 106 citations, the newest dated 20 April 2026. Federal enforcement records add 4 fine or payment denial actions. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026

CMS designation

Special Focus Facility candidate (CMS)

CMS lists this nursing home on the monthly Special Focus Facility candidate list. Candidate status means the facility qualifies for possible selection into the Special Focus Facility program based on CMS criteria. It is a public CMS designation, not an ElderCareCosts rating. CMS Special Focus Facility program.

Source: CMS Provider Information.GOV

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV

Staffing rating

1.0

Quality-measure rating

3.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

90

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

1.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

90

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV

Staffing rating

1.0

Quality-measure rating

3.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

94

Inspection history (106)

Records from January 2024 to April 2026.

  • December 12, 2025 · E

    Citation F0730

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-12 under CMS tag F0730 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-12.GOV
  • December 12, 2025 · E

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-12 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-12.GOV
  • December 12, 2025 · E

    Citation F0944

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-12 under CMS tag F0944 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-12.GOV
  • December 12, 2025 · D

    Citation F0550

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-12 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-12.GOV
  • December 12, 2025 · D

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-12 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-12.GOV
  • December 12, 2025 · D

    Citation F0695

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-12 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-12.GOV
  • December 12, 2025 · E

    Citation F0761

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-12 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-12.GOV
  • December 12, 2025 · E

    Citation F0942

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-12 under CMS tag F0942 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-12.GOV
  • December 12, 2025 · E

    Citation F0941

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-12 under CMS tag F0941 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-12.GOV
  • December 12, 2025 · E

    Citation F0943

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-12 under CMS tag F0943 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-12.GOV
  • December 12, 2025 · E

    Citation F0947

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-12 under CMS tag F0947 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-12.GOV
  • December 4, 2025 · D

    Citation F0600

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-04 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-04.GOV
  • December 3, 2025 · D

    Citation F0684

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-03 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-03.GOV
  • December 3, 2025 · D

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-03 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-03.GOV
  • August 18, 2025 · D

    Citation F0559

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-18 under CMS tag F0559 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-18.GOV
  • August 18, 2025 · D

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-18 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-18.GOV
  • August 18, 2025 · D

    Citation F0657

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-18 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-18.GOV
  • July 1, 2025 · G

    Citation F0726

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-01 under CMS tag F0726 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-07-01.GOV
  • July 1, 2025 · D

    Citation F0686

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-01 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-07-01.GOV
  • July 1, 2025 · G

    Citation F0760

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-01 under CMS tag F0760 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-07-01.GOV

Penalties (4)

Total fines on file: $29,346

  • June 9, 2026 · Fine

    Citation FINE-142373

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $1,415 against this nursing home on 2026-06-09 (Fine ID: 142373). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-08-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-09.GOV
  • February 25, 2026 · Fine

    Citation FINE-138345

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $11,550 against this nursing home on 2026-02-25 (Fine ID: 138345). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-02-25.GOV
  • June 10, 2025 · Fine

    Citation FINE-134761

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,978 against this nursing home on 2025-06-10 (Fine ID: 134761). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-10.GOV
  • June 10, 2025 · Fine

    Citation FINE-134760

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,818 against this nursing home on 2025-06-10 (Fine ID: 134760). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-10.GOV

Staffing

CMS published no staffing hours for this facility in the quarters we hold. Certified nursing homes file payroll-based nurse hours with CMS every quarter, and a facility drops out of a quarter's file when it is newly certified or its submission was not accepted.

Ownership

For profit

CMS Care Compare chain: Pollak Holdings

Chain ID 408 · 6 facilities in chain (CMS)

  • Chain average overall rating: 1.6
  • Chain average health inspection rating: 1.4
  • Chain average staffing rating: 1.5
  • Chain average quality measure rating: 3

Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.

  1. Parent organization: Pollak Holdings LLC

    parent · PAC 7719386721

Recent changes to this listing

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  1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  3. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  5. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.

Typical cost

Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical PA range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

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Median · PA$11,954/mo
See full PA cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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