1 of 5 stars overall. Kittanning Health & Rehab Center has a 1-star health inspection rating, 2-star staffing and quality ratings, staffing below the federal benchmark (3.56 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), $85,548 in fines over the last 24 months, and a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: January 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $85,548recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5552.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.50
Licensed practical nurses
0.99
Nurse aides
2.07
Weekend nursing
3.12
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 61%
Registered nurse turnover: 71%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
19.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.8%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.9%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
5.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
17.8%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4.7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.8%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.4%Steady
Residents with depressive symptoms
7.9%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
90.1%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
84.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
53.2%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
20.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: L
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 29 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $71,505 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,043 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $85,548 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jan 16, 2025
49 days
Federal fine
Jan 16, 2025
$71,505
Federal fine
Sep 16, 2024
$14,043
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · 126 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
100.1 residents on an average day (84% of 119 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 29 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.