ElderGrade
B

84.6/100

Above average

Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp

One Nolte Drive, Kittanning, PA 16201

CMS 3/5 stars #1 of 4 in Armstrong County (724) 543-8458
Certified beds
17
Occupancy
65%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 28.6/30 Staffing 29/30 Stability 15/15 Outcomes 2/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

28.6/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -1.4 for 21 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

29/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 7.67 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 2.68 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 7% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 20% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

2/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 1 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 8.65 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 2.68 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 8.03 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 20.00%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 21 citations

Last standard health inspection: July 9, 2025 (1 year ago).

F Jul 9, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 9, 2025 F0690

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Sep 19, 2024 F0585

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 19, 2024 F0583

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 19, 2024 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 19, 2024 F0607

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 19, 2024 F0622

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 19, 2024 F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
PENNSYLVANIA MOUNTAINS CARE NETWORK Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BRICE, TODD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CREELY, HILLARY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DAVIS, WENDELL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DROZDIAK, RUSSELL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KOVALCHICK, NATHAN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KRAULAND, MARY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KUZNESKI, LAURIE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LUBOLD, CHRISTINA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MARTIN, JAMES Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
PRICE, T MICHAEL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ROBERTS, FRANK Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR

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Common questions about Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp

What is the ElderGrade for Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp? +

Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp holds an ElderGrade of B (84.6 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp? +

Residents receive an average of 8.65 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 21 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp accept Medicaid? +

CMS lists this facility as Medicare, so it is not recorded as Medicaid certified. Confirm directly with the home before admission.