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Premier Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

265 South Mckean Street

2.5(21 ratings)· Kittanning average: 2.8

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Quick Facts

Total units
113
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
113
Regulatory history
Three federal fines cited in past three years
Recent complaints
48 complaints reported in past 12 months
Staffing ratio concern
One CNA reportedly assigned to 27 residents

What Families Think

Reviews for Premier Armstrong are sharply divided: several families describe serious concerns about understaffing, care quality, and how deaths were communicated, while others praise individual staff members for compassionate, attentive care. The community's 2.5-star Google rating reflects this split experience.

The Good

  • Staff described as treating residents like family
  • Nurses and aides praised for going above and beyond
  • One reviewer noted improvement after staff changes

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of severe understaffing beyond state ratios
  • Reports of poor communication after resident deaths
  • Facility cited with federal fines and numerous complaints
  • Some reviewers described defensive, dismissive management response

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Premier Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a senior living community in Kittanning, Pennsylvania offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Housekeeping, Emergency Call System and Wheelchair Accessible. Families rate it 2.5 out of 5 across 21 reviews.

About Premier Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Premier Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. The community is licensed for up to 113 residents.

Families rate Premier Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 2.5 out of 5 based on 21 Google reviews.

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Types of Care at Premier Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

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Reviews of Premier Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

2.5overall · 21 ratings combined

2.5★ on Google (21)

Julia Borgne

Nov 2025

via Google

If I could give a zero I absolutely would. I would not recommend you sending your family here and if you have a family member here go get them immediately if you want them to live.my mother was there for two weeks and was supposed to be there to rehabilitate to go home and she died after two weeks! Also they did not notify me they went and called someone else! I found out my mother died via text message from a stranger. She died at 5:30 am and I was notified at 11 they left my mother lay there dead u til we called the funeral home and by that time her body was unviewable not even for my sister or I!!! I could say so much more however it will come out soon enough! Go get your family before it’s to late

Linda Daniel

Nov 2025

via Google

This place needs shut down. Circumstances around my mom’s death and notification after were suspicious, details not to be included for privacy reasons. My sister and I got different stories and they started becoming defensive and deflecting blame onto my dead mother for their mistakes. We are seeking legal representation. I can say that my personal opinion is I would never send another family member here, ever.

Jan Hart

Jul 2025

via Google

I am dismayed and very concerned by the reported lack of quality care for both residents and employees at this facility. Charged with caring for some of the most vulnerable humans, stating that they are dropping the ball is a massive understatement. As of July 2024, the ratio for care in PA is 1 CNA per 10 residents during the day, 1 CNA per 11 residents in the evening, and 1 CNA per 15 residents at night. These ratios have been grossly exceeded, with one CNA caring for 27 patients alone on a single shift. Check their employee turnover and burnout rates. They speak for themselves. Three Federal fines in the last three years, 48 complaints in the past 12 months, are just some of the reasons this facility has a one-star rating on Medicare.gov. Avoid this facility for your loved one if possible. If not possible, check on them daily to ensure their needs are being met. Hopefully, there will be a change of heart and management at Armstrong Health. So sad and disgusting all at the same time.

Sonni Linnon

Dec 2024

via Google

My dad spent his last 3 months here and couldn't ask for better care. They treated him like family and kept us notified of anything we needed to know. His room was always clean and so was he. I only wish for the sake of the staff and in turn the patients, that these facilities would have more staff. It's a very tough job and they all work so hard.

Tony Kennedy

Sep 2023

via Google

They have fired a few people and now the staff is very wonderful. I don't know what I would do without them. My wife and I are very busy people working 2 jobs each to be able to take care of everyone. Now that this place has fired the problem people my mother is safe and comfortable. She has made friends with staff who help her in every way possible. My mother is paralyzed from a stroke and they take the best care of her. Some of her friends that are staff even do extra things for her like bring extra food and get things from the vending machine if she has a craving. They just go above and beyond and the nurses are super nice. They did have a problem with a few mean nurses and aids that were a problem but have since got rid of them after finding out how they were treating patients. I'm glad they caught it and now that place is a heaven sent blessing for me and my family. I recommend it to anyone in the area who needs assisted living.

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Government Inspection History

18 inspection visits in the last three years, 138 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Apr 20, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 7, 2026

  • Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 7, 2026

Mar 25, 2026Health Complaint3 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 27, 2026

  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 27, 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 27, 2026

Mar 18, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 27, 2026

Feb 25, 2026Health Complaint3 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 6, 2026

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 6, 2026

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 6, 2026

Dec 12, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard32 citations
  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 18, 2026

  • Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Provide training in compliance and ethics.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Meet other general requirements.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2026

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 31, 2026

Dec 4, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionPast Non-Compliance

Dec 3, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 19, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 19, 2025

Aug 18, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
  • Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 11, 2025

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 11, 2025

Jul 1, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected 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.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 24, 2025

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 18, 2025

Jun 10, 2025Health Complaint5 citations
  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 27, 2025

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 27, 2025

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 27, 2025

Mar 5, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 7, 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 7, 2025

Feb 6, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 14, 2025

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 14, 2025

Dec 20, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard48 citations
  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 31, 2025

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Meet other general requirements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 10, 2025

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2025

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2025

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Treat residents equally regarding transfer, discharge, and provision of services for all residents, regardless of payment source

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 2025

  • Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2025

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 10, 2025

  • Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2025

  • Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2025

  • Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2025

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2025

Nov 19, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 16, 2024

Oct 18, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 8, 2024

Sep 24, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 25, 2024

Jan 10, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionPast Non-Compliance

Jan 5, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard25 citations
  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 22, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 30, 2024

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 22, 2024

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 30, 2024

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 22, 2024

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 22, 2024

  • Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 22, 2024

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2024

  • Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 22, 2024

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Premier Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center offer?

Premier Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Premier Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center located?

Premier Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is located at 265 South Mckean Street in Kittanning, Pennsylvania.

What do families say about Premier Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?

Reviews for Premier Armstrong are sharply divided: several families describe serious concerns about understaffing, care quality, and how deaths were communicated, while others praise individual staff members for compassionate, attentive care. The community's 2.5-star Google rating reflects this split experience.

How did Premier Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Premier Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center had 18 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 138 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

How can families visit Premier Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?

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