Kittanning Health & Rehab Center
Kittanning, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395986) · 119 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $130,873 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (724) 545-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kittanning Health & Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 stars and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars.
Kittanning Health & Rehab Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 62.6%, and CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Yes, Kittanning Health & Rehab Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $130,873.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or special focus status is indicated in the CMS data provided.
About this facility
Kittanning Health & Rehab Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, first approved for certification on June 25, 1996. The facility is certified for 119 beds and reports an average of 97.2 residents. It is a for-profit facility organized as a limited liability company and is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which operates 126 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kittanning Health & Rehab Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars, quality measure rating of 5 out of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.65, with registered nurse hours per resident per day of 0.63. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $130,873.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no special focus status listed in the provided data.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data provided. Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection record and current ratings directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically. This profile reflects data as provided from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.65 hours per resident per day, with 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 62.6%. CMS rates staffing at 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $130,873.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 119 beds and reports an average of 97.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit, limited liability company that is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which operates 126 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on June 25, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 2, and 5 stars respectively in those categories, with an overall of 2 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 7245452273 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7245452273 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395986?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.