SNU ARMSTRONG CO MEMORIAL HOSP
ONE NOLTE DRIVE, Kittanning, PA 16201
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
How SNU ARMSTRONG CO MEMORIAL HOSP Compares
SNU ARMSTRONG CO MEMORIAL HOSP is a 17-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (27.0%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 22.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 17 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 65% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Kittanning, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.0% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SNU ARMSTRONG CO MEMORIAL HOSP
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SNU ARMSTRONG CO MEMORIAL HOSP with other nursing homes in Kittanning.
How is SNU ARMSTRONG CO MEMORIAL HOSP addressing its quality measures 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 SNU ARMSTRONG CO MEMORIAL HOSP doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 27.0% here versus 22.5% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is SNU ARMSTRONG CO MEMORIAL HOSP's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 65% occupancy across 17 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How do residents and families raise concerns at SNU ARMSTRONG CO MEMORIAL HOSP?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
What explains SNU ARMSTRONG CO MEMORIAL HOSP's rating advantage in Kittanning?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SNU ARMSTRONG CO MEMORIAL HOSP?
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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