ARMSTRONG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
265 SOUTH MCKEAN STREET, Kittanning, PA 16201
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How ARMSTRONG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER Compares
ARMSTRONG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER is a 113-bed for-profit nursing facility in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (21.0%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 17.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 113 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Kittanning, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.0% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ARMSTRONG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ARMSTRONG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Kittanning.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for ARMSTRONG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is ARMSTRONG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is ARMSTRONG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 21.0% here versus 17.7% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ARMSTRONG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does ARMSTRONG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER lag behind other Kittanning options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ARMSTRONG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Kittanning
Kittanning sits in Armstrong County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 14,496 (22.2%)
- Median age
- 47.0 years
- Median household income
- $53,545
- Median home value
- $112,400
Demographics for Armstrong County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kittanning.
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