Armstrong Rehabilitation And Nursing Center - 1-Star Tracheostomy Rehab Facility in Kittanning, PA | PlacetTRACHWound VacIV AntibioticsBariatric CareCardiac Rehab ProgramStroke ProgramOrthopedic ProgramDementia Unit
Clinical Quality Indicators
Long-stay residents , lower is better
Antipsychotic medication use 22.5%Falls causing major injury 3.47%Pressure ulcers (high-risk) 4.76%Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures. Updated quarterly.
Admissions Contacts
CMS Star Ratings
Last inspected: Aug 2025 (290 days ago)🔍 Health Inspection
1/5
★☆☆☆☆
📊 Quality Measures
4/5
★★★★☆
32 min
State avg: 47 min · US avg: 41 min
Total Nurse / Resident / Day
3h 20m
State avg: 3h 54m · US avg: 3h 53m
3 min
State avg: 6 min · US avg: 4 min
51 per 100
State avg: 47 per 100 · US avg: 46 per 100
Weekend Staffing (PBJ Q3 2024)
Weekend vs. Weekday RN
74%above avg
US avg: 64%
Total Nurse Weekend
3h 10m
Federal Penalties
18 penalties · $240,165 total
| Date | Type | Fine | Denial Days |
|---|
| 6/10/2025 | Fine | $13,342 | - |
| 6/10/2025 | Fine | $13,343 | - |
| 6/10/2025 | Fine | $13,342 | - |
| 6/10/2025 | Fine | $13,343 | - |
| 6/10/2025 | Fine | $13,342 |
N/A
State avg: 23.1 · US avg: 23.9
N/A
State avg: 9.8 · US avg: 12.0
VBP Performance Score
28/100
Incentive Payment
-1.53% penalty
Healthcare-Assoc. Infections
N/A
Higher performance scores lead to payment bonuses. Lower scores indicate risk of readmission penalties.
Avg Length of Stay
17.2 days
Avg Payment / Stay
$8,168.73
Patient Complexity
3.08 × avg
Avg LOS 15-30 days is typical for short-term rehab · Patient complexity = HCC risk score (1.0 = national average; higher = sicker patient mix)
Inspection Citations
Survey: August 18, 2025(9 citations)
🟡 Potential for HarmResident Rights DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmResident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmQuality of Life and Care DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmResident Rights DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmResident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmQuality of Life and Care DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmResident Rights DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmResident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmQuality of Life and Care DeficienciesComplaint
Survey: July 1, 2025(9 citations)
🟡 Potential for HarmQuality of Life and Care DeficienciesComplaint
🟠 Actual HarmNursing and Physician Services DeficienciesComplaint
🟠 Actual HarmPharmacy Service DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmQuality of Life and Care DeficienciesComplaint
🟠 Actual HarmNursing and Physician Services DeficienciesComplaint
Survey: June 10, 2025(15 citations)
🟡 Potential for HarmResident Rights DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmQuality of Life and Care DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmNursing and Physician Services DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmAdministration DeficienciesComplaint
Survey: March 5, 2025(6 citations)
🟡 Potential for HarmResident Rights DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmNursing and Physician Services DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmResident Rights DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmNursing and Physician Services DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmResident Rights DeficienciesComplaint
Survey: February 6, 2025(6 citations)
🟡 Potential for HarmResident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmPharmacy Service DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmResident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmPharmacy Service DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmResident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesComplaint
+ 10 more survey(s) not shown in snapshot
Below Average
State avg: 3.2 · US avg: 3.3
4.8 per 100
State avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
1.8 per 100
State avg: 1.5 · US avg: 1.6
2.7 per 100
State avg: 68.7 · US avg: 79.7
Rates shown per 100 patients · Green = better than average · Amber = average · Red = below average
🟠 Actual Harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Complaint
🟡 Potential for HarmQuality of Life and Care DeficienciesComplaint
🟠 Actual HarmNursing and Physician Services DeficienciesComplaint
🟠 Actual HarmPharmacy Service DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for Harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Complaint
🟡 Potential for HarmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmQuality of Life and Care DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmNursing and Physician Services DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmAdministration DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmResident Rights DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmQuality of Life and Care DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmNursing and Physician Services DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for HarmAdministration DeficienciesComplaint
🟡 Potential for Harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Complaint
🟡 Potential for Harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Complaint
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