Data as of October 28, 2026 (PA DHS) and October 1, 2026 (CMS)
How many licensed senior care homes are in Kittanning, PA?
Kittanning (Armstrong County) has 5 licensed personal care homes and 0 assisted living residences on the Pennsylvania DHS roster as of October 28, 2026, licensed for 147 residents between them, plus 3 CMS-certified nursing homes with 249 certified beds.
| Kittanning at a glance | Kittanning | All of Armstrong County |
|---|---|---|
| Personal care homes | 5 | 13 |
| Assisted living residences | 0 | 0 |
| Licensed PCH/ALR beds | 147 (42% of county) | 347 |
| Secured dementia units | 0 (0 beds) | 0 (0 beds) |
| Nursing homes (CMS) | 3 | 4 |
| Hospice / home health offices | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 |
Which personal care homes and assisted living residences are licensed in Kittanning?
The largest licensed home in Kittanning is Melody Manor (43 beds) and the smallest is I & A Residential Services - Bldg D (4 beds); the newest DHS inspection report among them is dated May 28, 2026 for Melody Manor. Every home listed in Kittanning holds a full license.
| Home | License type | Licensed beds | Dementia unit | License # / status | License expires | Latest DHS inspection | Reports since 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey's Colonial Acres 272 Colonial Road, 16201 | PCH (Ch. 2600) | 38 | No unit | 446400 Full · Licensed | January 16, 2027 | November 25, 2025 | 6 |
| I & A Residential Services - Bldg D 13462 State Route 422, 16201 | PCH (Ch. 2600) | 4 | No unit | 426540 Full · Licensed | October 29, 2027 | October 8, 2025 | 3 |
| Melody Manor 413 North McKean Street, 16201 | PCH (Ch. 2600) | 43 | No unit | 446760 Full · Licensed | July 21, 2027 | May 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Rivercliff Terrace 120 Allegheny Avenue, 16201 | PCH (Ch. 2600) | 34 | No unit | 426610 Full · Licensed | November 16, 2027 | October 16, 2025 | 2 |
| Rivercliff Terrace Annex 322 North McKean Street, 16201 | PCH (Ch. 2600) | 28 | No unit | 426930 Full · Licensed | April 13, 2027 | February 10, 2026 | 4 |
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Human Services Provider Directory (license, capacity, dementia unit and inspection-report history), data as of October 28, 2026.
Where is secured dementia care closest to Kittanning?
No home in Kittanning holds a DHS-approved Secure Dementia Care Unit or Special Care Unit. The closest licensed units are Magnolia Place of Saxonburg in Saxonburg (about 16 miles, 32 secured beds); Seasons of Saxonburg in Saxonburg (about 16 miles, 18 secured beds); Newhaven Court at Clearview in Butler (about 20 miles, 18 secured beds).
| Nearest unit outside Kittanning | Town | Secured beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Place of Saxonburg | Saxonburg | 32 | ~16 mi |
| Seasons of Saxonburg | Saxonburg | 18 | ~16 mi |
| Newhaven Court at Clearview | Butler | 18 | ~20 mi |
| Concordia of Fox Chapel | Cheswick | 61 | ~24 mi |
| The Villages of Harmar, LLC | Cheswick | 23 | ~24 mi |
Which nursing homes serve Kittanning, and how does CMS rate them?
Kittanning has 3 CMS-certified nursing homes: Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (113 beds, CMS overall 1 of 5); Kittanning Health & Rehab Center (119 beds, CMS overall 2 of 5); Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp (17 beds, CMS overall 2 of 5). Across the 3 rated, the average CMS overall rating is 1.7 stars.
| Nursing home | Town | Certified beds | CMS overall rating | CMS health inspection | CMS staffing | Last standard survey | Health deficiencies | CMS # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 265 South McKean Street, 16201 | Kittanning | 113 | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 | December 12, 2025 | 41 | 395471 |
| Kittanning Health & Rehab Center 120 Kittanning Care Drive, 16201 | Kittanning | 119 | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 | January 9, 2026 | 32 | 395986 |
| Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp One Nolte Drive, 16201 | Kittanning | 17 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 1 of 5 | July 9, 2025 | 2 | 395890 |
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog – Nursing Home Provider Information, data as of October 1, 2026. Star ratings shown are the official CMS Five-Star ratings.
Which hospice and home health agencies have offices in or near Kittanning?
No hospice or home health agency lists an office in Kittanning, which matters less than it sounds because agencies travel to the patient. The nearest offices are Concordia Visiting Nurses in Cabot; Amedisys Hospice Care in Butler; VNA Hospice, Western PA in Butler; Amedisys Home Health in Butler.
How does Kittanning compare with nearby towns for senior care?
Within about 24 miles of Kittanning, the nearby town with the most licensed personal care and assisted living beds is Butler (337 beds); Cabot is about 13 miles away, Sarver is about 13 miles away, Saxonburg is about 16 miles away.
| Town | County | Distance | Licensed homes | Beds | Dementia beds | Nursing homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabot | Butler | ~13 mi | 2 | 292 | 0 | 1 |
| Sarver | Butler | ~13 mi | 2 | 130 | 0 | 1 |
| Saxonburg | Butler | ~16 mi | 2 | 156 | 50 | 1 |
| Butler | Butler | ~20 mi | 7 | 337 | 18 | 1 |
| Lower Burrell | Westmoreland | ~22 mi | 1 | 47 | 0 | 1 |
| Cheswick | Allegheny | ~24 mi | 3 | 194 | 84 | 2 |
Who helps older adults in Kittanning find services or report a problem?
Older adults in Kittanning are served by the Armstrong County Area Agency on Aging (724-548-3290 or 800-368-1066), which runs care management, OPTIONS in-home services and protective services; report suspected abuse at 724-548-3290 or 1-800-368-1066 (24/7). The LIFE program in Armstrong County is offered by LIFE Armstrong County (Viecare), Kittanning ((724) 545-8000).
families in Armstrong County also travel to Butler and to Pittsburgh hospitals for specialty care.
What does assisted living cost in Kittanning, PA?
CareScout's 2025 survey stops at the state line, not the town line: $6,352 a month is the Pennsylvania median for assisted living and $11,954 a month for a semi-private nursing home room. Homes in Kittanning set their own rates, so compare written quotes rather than any Kittanning average you see online.
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Personal care homes vs. assisted living residences in Kittanning
| Personal care homes | Assisted living residences | |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed in Kittanning | 5 | 0 |
| Total licensed beds | 147 | 0 |
| Median beds per home | 34 | 0 |
| Homes with a dementia unit | 0 | 0 |
| Provisional licenses | 0 | 0 |
