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One Nolte Drive Kittanning, PA 16201 · Armstrong County
All 3 nursing homes in Kittanning, PA (2 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 395890 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hospital a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hospital as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
25% of nursing staff left within a year (Pennsylvania median 44.6%). That is lower than most homes in Pennsylvania, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hospital: Medicare and Medicaid
Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hospital is certified for Medicare but not Medicaid. It can provide short-term skilled nursing and rehab covered by Medicare Part A, but if long-term care is needed and Medicaid becomes the payer, a move to a Medicaid-certified home would be needed. 2 other homes in Kittanning accept Medicaid. Nursing homes that accept Medicaid in Pennsylvania.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
This home is located in a hospital.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on July 9, 2025 and found 2 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 21 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 21 citations at Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hospital across 3 inspection dates. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 21 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were resident rights (9) and administration (3). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide and implement an infection prevention and control program" (tag F0880, level F, July 9, 2025). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
July 9, 2025 · 2 citations
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
September 19, 2024 · 13 citations
FHonor 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.
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DHonor 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.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
DNot transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
DNotify 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.
DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
DImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
DElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
DSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
DHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
October 19, 2023 · 6 citations
FHonor 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.
DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DHonor 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.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Questions to ask on a tour of Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hospital
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on September 19, 2024. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- CMS rates short-stay quality 2 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
- The home averages about 59% of its beds filled. Are any units closed?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| August 2026 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 1/5 |
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Hospitals near Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hospital
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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2.0 mi
ACMH Hospital KittanningEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 15m for patients treated and sent home
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17.7 mi
Allegheny Valley Hospital Natrona HeightsEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 3h 23m for patients treated and sent home
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18.9 mi
Butler Health System ButlerEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 3h 14m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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