Occupancy rate
82%
Similar to the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%Rivercliff Terrace
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Kittanning, PA
Rivercliff Terrace
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Kittanning, PA
Rivercliff Terrace is a personal care home located on Allegheny Avenue in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, that focuses on personal care. This 34-bed community maintains an 82% occupancy rate and is home to 28 residents. Situated in a neighborhood with a walkability score of 73, it offers convenient access for visiting family members, with some destinations available within walking distance.
Along with personal care and medication management, support services that include laundry and assistance with daily living activities are provided. Three home-cooked meals are also served daily in the dining room. Amenities such as a beauty shop, outdoor porches, and shared gathering spaces also provide opportunities for relaxation and social interaction.
Over the past several years, state inspections have identified concerns related to building maintenance and medication management, including equipment storage and temperature control practices. Complaint investigations have not been substantiated, and findings were addressed through corrective action plans. For families considering Rivercliff Terrace, the community’s history of responding to identified concerns reflects an ongoing commitment to maintaining care and operational standards.
34-bed community Rank #528 / 555Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 528th out of 555 homes in Pennsylvania for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Pennsylvania facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 73 / 100 Rank #123 / 668Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 123rd out of 668 homes in Pennsylvania for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Occupancy
Similar to the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%Occupied beds
28 / 34
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes
103 beds
Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
IssuanceNovember 16, 2025
ExpirationNovember 16, 2026
CountyArmstrong
License LevelFULL
License Number426610
Rivercliff Terrace is legally operated by Rivercliff Terrace Inc.
Owner NameRivercliff Terrace Inc
Profit StatusFor-profit
26
Total Daily Staff
20
Waking Staff
0
Resident Support Staff
26
Residents Served
0
Current Residents
Dining Room
Beauty Shop
Outdoor Porches
Common Areas For Activities
Specific Programshome-cooked meals, laundry, assistance with personal care needs, medication distribution
Touring HoursMonday-Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Inspection History
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) conduct unannounced inspections to verify adherence to state regulations.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
12 citations
1 complaint
5 inspections
0 waivers
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Pennsylvania state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Pennsylvania state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
14 points above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #30 / 460 in Pennsylvania Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 30th out of 460 homes in Pennsylvania for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Pennsylvania average among 460 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 97 out of 100. Letter grade A+. 14 points above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)Waivers
A higher number of waivers may indicate the facility relies on staff who don't fully meet standard credential requirements. A lower number may suggest the facility meets staffing qualification standards without exemptions.
This Facility
PA Average
vs. PA Avg-
0vs 0.9 avg↓ 100% fewer than PA avg
Data reflects the most recent 5 years (since 2021).
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Pennsylvania state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. Pennsylvania state average
Overall vs. PA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
7 Better
Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (81% below)
• Citations per year (81% below)
• Citations per inspection (58% below)
• Inspections with citations (63% below)
• Inspection citation rate (18% below)
• Total complaints (75% below)
• Complaints per year (75% below)
• Total citations (81% below)
• Citations per year (81% below)
• Citations per inspection (58% below)
• Inspections with citations (63% below)
• Inspection citation rate (18% below)
• Total complaints (75% below)
• Complaints per year (75% below)
Latest Inspection
September 20, 2024
Renewal
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 12 | 63 | This facility has 81% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (12 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 81% better Rank #71 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 71st out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for Total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 2.4 | 12.6 | This facility has 81% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2.4 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 81% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 2.4 | 5.7 | This facility has 58% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2.4 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 58% better Rank #116 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 116th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for Citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 5 | 11 | This facility has had 55% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (5 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 55% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 3 | 8 | This facility has 63% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 63% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 60% | 73% | This facility has 13 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (60% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 13% better Rank #157 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 157th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 75% better Rank #107 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 107th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for Complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 0.2 | 0.8 | This facility has 75% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.2 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 75% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The September 20, 2024 inspection found two deficiencies, both corrected on site, with the plan of correction fully implemented and no complaints noted.
- The August 11, 2021 inspection cited eight deficiencies including medication labeling errors, incomplete medical evaluations, and unsafe placement of carbon monoxide detectors.
- The July 5, 2022 inspection found one deficiency for a slippery exterior wooden landing, which was corrected with a non-skid surface and scheduled maintenance.
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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rivercliff Terrace
Is Rivercliff Terrace in a walkable area?
Rivercliff Terrace has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Rivercliff Terrace?
According to PA state health department records, Rivercliff Terrace's license number is 426610.
When does Rivercliff Terrace's license expire?
According to PA state health department records, Rivercliff Terrace's license expires on November 16, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Rivercliff Terrace?
Rivercliff Terrace's occupancy is 82%.
Does Rivercliff Terrace operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Rivercliff Terrace is registered as a for-profit in PA.
How many beds does Rivercliff Terrace have?
Rivercliff Terrace has 34 beds.
Has Rivercliff Terrace had any citations?
Rivercliff Terrace has had 12 reported citations since 2021 according to records from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS).
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