Data as of October 28, 2026 (PA DHS) and October 1, 2026 (CMS)
How much licensed senior care is there in Armstrong County, PA?
Armstrong County has 13 personal care homes and 0 assisted living residences licensed by Pennsylvania DHS (347 licensed beds, median 28 per home) in 9 towns, 0 secured dementia units with 0 beds, 4 CMS-certified nursing homes with 363 beds, and 0 hospice and 0 home health offices.
Towns with their own page: Kittanning.
Which are the largest licensed homes in Armstrong County?
The three largest by licensed capacity are Quality Life Services-Sugar Creek in Worthington (47 beds); The Ridge at Heritage Meadows in Ford City (45 beds); Melody Manor in Kittanning (43 beds). 0 of the county's 13 homes hold a provisional license, which DHS issues for up to six months when a home is in substantial but not complete compliance.
| Home | Town | Type | Beds | Dementia beds | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Life Services-Sugar Creek | Worthington | PCH | 47 | – | Full |
| The Ridge at Heritage Meadows | Ford City | PCH | 45 | – | Full |
| Melody Manor | Kittanning | PCH | 43 | – | Full |
| Parker Personal Care Facility | Parker | PCH | 40 | – | Full |
| Grey's Colonial Acres | Kittanning | PCH | 38 | – | Full |
| Rivercliff Terrace | Kittanning | PCH | 34 | – | Full |
| Pine View Personal Care Facility | Vandergrift | PCH | 28 | – | Full |
| Rivercliff Terrace Annex | Kittanning | PCH | 28 | – | Full |
| Back To Basics Personal Care | Dayton | PCH | 16 | – | Full |
| Bishop Morrow Home | Leechburg | PCH | 8 | – | Full |
| Family Pines Personal Care Home | Elderton | PCH | 8 | – | Full |
| Jewart's Whispering Pines Manor | Sagamore | PCH | 8 | – | Full |
| I & A Residential Services - Bldg D | Kittanning | PCH | 4 | – | Full |
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Human Services Provider Directory (license, capacity, dementia unit and inspection-report history), data as of October 28, 2026.
How do Armstrong County nursing homes rate on CMS's Five-Star system?
Of Armstrong County's 4 certified nursing homes, 4 carry a CMS overall rating, averaging 1.8 stars; the highest-rated include Kittanning Health & Rehab Center in Kittanning (2 stars); Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek in Worthington (2 stars); Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp in Kittanning (2 stars).
| Nursing home | Town | Beds | CMS overall | CMS staffing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Kittanning | 113 | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Kittanning Health & Rehab Center | Kittanning | 119 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek | Worthington | 114 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp | Kittanning | 17 | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
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.
Who is the Area Agency on Aging for Armstrong County?
The Armstrong County Area Agency on Aging at 120 South Grant Ave., Suite 4, Kittanning, PA 16201 is the county's Area Agency on Aging; call 724-548-3290 or 800-368-1066. It handles assessments for OPTIONS in-home services and Medicaid long-term care, PA MEDI Medicare counseling, caregiver support and older adult protective services.
To report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of an older adult in Armstrong County: 724-548-3290 or 1-800-368-1066 (24/7). the statewide Long-Term Care Ombudsman office is 717-783-8975.
Which LIFE programs and hospitals serve Armstrong County?
LIFE (Pennsylvania's PACE program) in Armstrong County is run by LIFE Armstrong County (Viecare), Kittanning ((724) 545-8000); enrollment goes through the Independent Enrollment Broker at 1-877-550-4227. families in Armstrong County also travel to Butler and to Pittsburgh hospitals for specialty care.
Armstrong County: licensed homes vs. nursing homes
| PCHs and ALRs (DHS) | Nursing homes (CMS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 13 | 4 |
| Licensed / certified beds | 347 | 363 |
| Public rating | none published by Pennsylvania | CMS Five-Star (4 rated) |
| Dementia units | 0 (0 beds) | dementia care inside general units |
| Medicaid room and board | not covered | covered for eligible residents |
