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Facility profile · CCN 395986

Kittanning Health & Rehab Center

98 federal citations on record , including 2 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 3 federal enforcement actions totaling $85,548.

2 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
98
Total citations
98
Last 3 years
3
Actual harm+
3
Federal penalties
$85,548
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care23 Resident Rights17 Abuse & Neglect13 Medication & Pharmacy12 Infection Control9

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6844 F6894 F8804 F7603 F5803

Citation history

98 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jan 9, 2026F887Educate 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.DComplaint
Jan 9, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FComplaint
Jan 9, 2026F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.DStandard
Jan 9, 2026F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.EStandard
Jan 9, 2026F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.FStandard
Jan 9, 2026F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyDStandard
Jan 9, 2026F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Jan 9, 2026F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.GStandard
Jan 9, 2026F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard
Jan 9, 2026F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.EStandard
Jan 9, 2026F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.DStandard
Jan 9, 2026F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DStandard
Jan 9, 2026F732Post nurse staffing information every day.CStandard
Jan 9, 2026F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.DStandard
Jan 9, 2026F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.FStandard
Jan 9, 2026F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Jan 9, 2026F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.EStandard
Jan 9, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Jan 9, 2026F688Provide 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.DStandard
Jan 9, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Jan 9, 2026F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.DStandard
Jan 9, 2026F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DStandard
Jan 9, 2026F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DStandard
Jan 9, 2026F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.DStandard
Jan 9, 2026F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.DStandard
Jan 9, 2026F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DStandard
Jan 9, 2026F569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.EStandard
Jan 9, 2026F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.EStandard
Jan 9, 2026F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DStandard
Nov 18, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Nov 18, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint
Apr 29, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Apr 29, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Apr 29, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Jan 16, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.LStandard
Jan 16, 2025F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyDStandard
Jan 16, 2025F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.DStandard
Jan 16, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EStandard
Jan 16, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Jan 16, 2025F761Ensure 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.EStandard
Jan 16, 2025F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
Jan 16, 2025F758Implement 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.DStandard
Jan 16, 2025F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.EStandard
Jan 16, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Jan 16, 2025F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.DStandard
Jan 16, 2025F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Jan 16, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Jan 16, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
Jan 16, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Jan 16, 2025F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard
Jan 16, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Jan 16, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Jan 16, 2025F625Notify 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.EStandard
Jan 16, 2025F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.EStandard
Jan 16, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DStandard
Jan 16, 2025F584Honor 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.DStandard
Jan 16, 2025F578Honor 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.DStandard
Jan 16, 2025F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard
Nov 13, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Nov 13, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EComplaint
Oct 24, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.DComplaint
Oct 24, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Oct 24, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Oct 24, 2024F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint
Oct 24, 2024F585Honor 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.DComplaint
Oct 24, 2024F584Honor 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.DComplaint
Sep 16, 2024F887Educate 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.DComplaint
Sep 16, 2024F885Report COVID19 data to residents and families.DComplaint
Sep 16, 2024F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DComplaint
Sep 16, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.LComplaint
Sep 16, 2024F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.FComplaint
Sep 16, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Sep 16, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Sep 16, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Sep 16, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
Jul 17, 2024F693Ensure 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.DComplaint
Jul 17, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
Jul 17, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.EComplaint
Jul 17, 2024F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.EComplaint
Feb 8, 2024F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.EStandard
Feb 8, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Feb 8, 2024F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyEStandard
Feb 8, 2024F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.FStandard
Feb 8, 2024F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.FStandard
Feb 8, 2024F761Ensure 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.EStandard
Feb 8, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Feb 8, 2024F693Ensure 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.DStandard
Feb 8, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
Feb 8, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Feb 8, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Feb 8, 2024F680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.EStandard
Feb 8, 2024F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard
Feb 8, 2024F585Honor 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.FStandard
Feb 8, 2024F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DStandard
Dec 5, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Oct 12, 2023F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Oct 12, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Jun 22, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 3 enforcement actions against this facility, including 2 civil money penalties totaling $85,548 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 49 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Jan 16, 2025Fine$71,505—
Jan 16, 2025Payment Denial—Feb 12, 2025 · 49 days
Sep 16, 2024Fine$14,043—
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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