Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp
One Nolte Drive, Kittanning, PA 16201
Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp is a nursing home in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (724) 543-8458
- Last standard health inspection
- July 9, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 17
- Residents per day, on average
- 10
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Armstrong County Memorial Hospital
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the Pennsylvania average (21 vs 31).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on July 9, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2025.
5 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 9, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0521. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.
Citation K0908. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0908 3 times since 2023.
Citation E0030. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.
Citation K0353. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 3 times since 2023.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0622 from the health inspection on September 19, 2024.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0623 from the health inspection on September 19, 2024.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0625 from the health inspection on September 19, 2024.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0758 from the health inspection on September 19, 2024.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 7.0 to 5.6 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 8.2 to 7.0 hours per resident per day.
13 citations
Health inspection on September 19, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0585. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0585 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
Citation F0622. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement 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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
Citation F0851. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
Citation F0867. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
Citation F0868. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
13 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 19, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2024.
Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2024.
Citation K0916. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2024.
Citation K0111. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0111 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0911. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0911 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0291 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0355 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0374. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2024.
Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2024.
Citation K0908. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2024.
Citation K0912. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
6 citations
Health inspection on October 19, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0585. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2023.
Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2023.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2023.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2023.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2023.
8 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 19, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2023.
Citation K0291. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2023.
Citation K0111. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2023.
Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2023.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2023.
Citation K0908. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2023.
Citation K0911. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- PENNSYLVANIA MOUNTAINS CARE NETWORK5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 07/01/2024
- PENNSYLVANIA MOUNTAINS CARE NETWORKIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 07/01/2024
- PENNSYLVANIA MOUNTAINS CARE NETWORKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2024
- GERACI, NICHOLEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/08/2023
Questions
When was Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp last inspected?
CMS lists July 9, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp have?
CMS lists 21 health citations since October 19, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.