34 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
Kittanning, PA
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $85,548 in total fines with 34 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
120 Kittanning Care Drive, Kittanning, PA
(724) 545-2273
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
119
Certified beds
Average residents
103
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Saber Healthcare Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1996-06-25
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.44
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.00
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.93
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.83
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
69%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
56%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.7 |
1.7
1 pts better
|
1.9
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
1.2
0.4 pts worse
|
1.8
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 88.0% |
86.9%
1.1 pts better
|
93.4%
5.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 90.1% |
93.5%
3.4 pts worse
|
95.5%
5.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.3% |
3.2%
1.1 pts worse
|
3.3%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 9.4% |
6.5%
2.9 pts worse
|
11.4%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.2% |
6.5%
0.7 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 28.1% |
19.9%
8.2 pts worse
|
19.6%
8.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 23.2% |
18.7%
4.5 pts worse
|
16.7%
6.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 21.5% |
19.6%
1.9 pts worse
|
16.3%
5.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 19.5% |
18.3%
1.2 pts worse
|
14.9%
4.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.6% |
0.9%
0.7 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.3% |
1.7%
0.4 pts better
|
1.7%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.1% |
26.4%
3.3 pts better
|
19.8%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.8% |
5.3%
0.5 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 29.6% |
68.9%
39.3 pts worse
|
81.7%
52.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.2% |
1.5%
1.7 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 53.2% |
68.7%
15.5 pts worse
|
79.7%
26.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (9 deficiencies)
16 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2025-03-21
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2025-03-21
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-03-21
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-03-21
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-03-21
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-21
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-03-21
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-03-21
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-03-21
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-03-21
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-03-21
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2025-03-21
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-03-21
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-03-21
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-03-21
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-05-05
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2024-05-05
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
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 2026-02-09
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-12-11
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-12-11
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-11
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-11
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-02-11
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-02-11
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-02-11
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-02-11
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-11
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-02-11
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2025-02-11
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-02-11
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-02-11
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-02-11
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-02-11
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-02-11
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-02-11
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-02-11
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-02-11
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-02-11
Health
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2025-02-11
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-02-11
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-02-11
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-02-11
Health
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2025-02-11
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2025-02-11
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-11-14
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-11-14
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-11-14
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-11-14
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-11-14
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-11-14
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-07
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-10-07
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-10-07
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-10-07
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-10-07
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-07
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-10-07
Health
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Corrected 2024-10-07
Health
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2024-10-07
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-08-12
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-08-12
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-08-12
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2024-08-12
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-03-07
Health
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2024-03-07
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-03-07
Health
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected 2024-03-07
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-03-07
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2024-03-07
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-07
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2024-03-07
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-03-07
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-03-07
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-03-07
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-03-07
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-03-07
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2024-03-07
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-03-07
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-01-02
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-10-04
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-10-04
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-06-30
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $71,505
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2025-02-12 · 49 days
49 day denial
Fine · fine $14,043
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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