About Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Armstrong Rehabilitation And Nursing Center, located in KITTANNING, PA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours N/A
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the POLLAK HOLDINGS network. This chain operates 6 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 1 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 381 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 343 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | N/A |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 15.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 7.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 1.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 4.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 40.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 4.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 3.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 21.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 25.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 42.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 2.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 4.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 24.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 17.2% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 1 complaint
- 2024: 5 complaints
- 2025: 18 complaints
- 2026: 8 complaints
- Total: 32 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Apr 06, 2026 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Apr 06, 2026 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Apr 06, 2026 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 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. |
| Jul 27, 2025 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Jul 27, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Jul 27, 2025 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| Jul 27, 2025 | Employ 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. |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| May 24, 2025 | 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. |
| May 24, 2025 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Apr 07, 2025 | 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. |
| Apr 07, 2025 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. |
| Dec 16, 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. |
| Dec 16, 2024 | 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. |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Nov 08, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| Jul 01, 2023 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 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. |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
Nearby Hospitals
INDIANA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
INDIANA, PA
WEST PENN HOSPITAL
PITTSBURGH, PA
UPMC ST MARGARET
PITTSBURGH, PA
ACMH HOSPITAL
KITTANNING, PA
ALLEGHENY VALLEY HOSPITAL
NATRONA, PA
PENN HIGHLANDS BROOKVILLE
BROOKVILLE, PA
UPMC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH
PITTSBURGH, PA
CHILDREN'S HOME OF PITTSBURGH
PITTSBURGH, PA
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
ARMSTRONG SNF OPERATOR LLC
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- TARA CARR OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TARA CARR ADP OF THE SNF
- ELIE POLLAK CORPORATE OFFICER
- THEODORE POLLAK CORPORATE OFFICER
- DAVID THIMONS ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Arthur Clifton Mckinley Ctr | N/A | 5 |
| Scenery Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | N/A | 5 |
| Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp | N/A | 4 |
| Longwood at Oakmont | N/A | 4 |
| St Barnabas Nursing Home | N/A | 4 |
| Concordia at Rebecca Residence | N/A | 4 |
| Julia Pound Care Center | N/A | 3 |
| Beacon Ridge | N/A | 3 |
| Quality Life Services - Sarver | N/A | 2 |
| Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor | N/A | 2 |
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Noted Deficiencies
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Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center directly at 7245482222. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.