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Inspection visit

Inspection

ARMSTRONG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTERCMS #3954712 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 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. Based on a review of facility documents, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a homelike environment on one of two nursing floors (Second floor). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: A review of facility policy Safe and Homelike Environment dated 12/3/24, indicated that residents are provided with a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment. During an observation on 3/5/25, from 10::10 a.m. through 10:20 a.m. the following was revealed: -Second Floor C4 shower room, brown/rust colored ceiling tiles were noted -Second Floor C3 bathroom an area of approximately 15 inches wide and four inches high of cracked and peeling plaster was noted on the wall. -Second Floor Restroom across from nurses' station (far left) had brown stained ceiling tiles, and an area of approximately 24 inches across of chipped paint and plaster. -Second Floor Restroom across from the nurses' station (middle) had an area of approximately 24 inches across of chipped paint and plaster. -Second Floor Restroom across form the nurses' station (far right) had an area of approximately 18 inches across of chipped paint and plaster. During an interview on 3/5/24, at 1:36 p.m. the Director of Nursing confirmed that the facility failed to create a home-like environment. 28 Pa. Code: 201.18(b)(3) Management F Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 395471 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 395471 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/05/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 265 South McKean Street Kittanning, PA 16201 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0725 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Based on review of facility policy, resident observations, resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to have sufficient nursing staff to provide nursing and related services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of three of ten residents (Residents R1, R2, and R3). Findings Include: Review of the facility policy, Resident Showers dated 12/3/24, indicated residents will be provided showers as per request or as per facility schedule protocols and based on resident safety. During an interview on 3/4/25, at 10:13 a.m. Resident R1 stated I didn't get a shower on Monday because they were low on staff. I am scheduled for showers on Mondays and Thursdays. Now I have to wait until Thursday. This isn't the first time this has happened. It happens a lot. Review of Resident R1's clinical record revealed a nurses note dated 2/27/25, that stated the following Shower twice weekly on Monday and Thursday's daylight shift in the morning every Monday, Thursday. Client requesting to be a daylight shower Unable to shower due to having 51 residents to 4 Nas (nurse aides) and 2 nurses for the second floor. During an interview on 3/5/25, at 10:18 a.m. Nurse Aide Employee E1 stated All us aides are tired of working short. Showers are getting missed and there is no time to do anything extra. During an interview on 3/5/25, at 10:35 a.m. Resident R2 stated I don't always get showers. It depends on how much staff they have. During an interview on 3/5/25, at 10:47 a.m. Resident R3 replied Not always, when she was asked if she was getting showers. Review of clinical record revealed that Resident R3 has a physician's order dated 7/8/24, to shower twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday on the night shift (Wednesday and Saturday Mornings). Review of clinical record revealed Shower Tasks was not completed for Resident R3 on 2/12/25, 2/15/25, 2/19/25, and 2/22/25. During an interview on 3/5/25, at approximately 1:30 p.m. the Director of Nursing confirmed that the facility failed to have sufficient nursing staff to provide nursing and related services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of three of ten residents. 28 Pa. Code: 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(e)(6) Management. 28 Pa. Code: 201.20(a) Staff development. 28 Pa. Code: 211.12(a)(c)(d)(1)(2)(3)(4) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395471 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

2 citations recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0584GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F584 - Safe Environment

    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.

  • 0725GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F725 - Nursing Services

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the March 5, 2025 survey of ARMSTRONG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of ARMSTRONG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER on March 5, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ARMSTRONG REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER on March 5, 2025?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receivin..."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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