Kittanning Health & Rehab Center
120 Kittanning Care Drive · Kittanning, PA · 16201 · 7245452273
119 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Saber Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $85,548 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$85,548 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
61% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.56 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.50 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $85,548 |
Inspection citations (98 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G January 9, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 9, 2026
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F January 9, 2026
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2025 | Fine | $71,505 |
| January 16, 2025 | Payment Denial | 49 days |
| September 16, 2024 | Fine | $14,043 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395986 · certified since June 25, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.