Rivercliff Terrace

Overview of Rivercliff Terrace

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.

Facility Direct Line (724) 548-7409

34-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 73 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

82%

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 PA avg: 76.9

20 Waking Staff

0 Resident Support Staff

26 Residents Served

0 Current Residents

Pets not allowed

Dining

Salon

Porch

Activities

Touring HoursMonday-Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 12 citations 1 complaint 5 inspections 0 waivers

Inspection Score

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

Waivers are Pennsylvania Department of Health exemptions that let a facility operate outside required staffing ratios or staff credential rules. A higher count can signal that the facility regularly relies on exceptions — for example, fewer nursing hours per resident or staff who don't fully meet qualification standards — which may affect day-to-day care.
0
vs 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

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	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
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
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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
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

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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%.

Are pets allowed at Rivercliff Terrace?

No, Rivercliff Terrace has a no-pet policy.

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.

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Inspection History

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.

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.

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

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