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2.5 from 115 reviews
5 stars
35
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp
caveat4 reviews mention this
Wait times can be long
Residents frequently describe long waits before seeing a doctor.
Several reviewers say they waited for hours in the ER before being seen or evaluated. One person describes being in a waiting room until very late at night without being taken back. Others report multiple hours in the waiting area or waiting for a doctor despite the department not being overly busy. In these accounts, the delays are often tied to frustration with care start times rather than the treatment itself.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Lab results felt unreliable
Reviewers report delays or missing results for labs.
A couple of reviews focus on problems getting timely lab outcomes. One reviewer says some lab results were missing in the patient portal and that a key test was not ultimately performed. Another reviewer describes having bloodwork completed but still not receiving results through their OB. Together, these accounts center on timing and accuracy of results delivery.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Billing and receipts drew complaints
Some residents and families questioned billing practices.
Billing complaints show up repeatedly in the reviews. One person says they were told a price and then received a bill far higher than expected. Another reviewer describes months of difficulty getting itemized receipts and says they kept receiving bills after paying in full. A separate review also frames the experience as primarily about money. These comments are less about day-to-day care and more about charges, documentation, and follow-through.
common6 reviews mention this
Nursing care is mixed
Nursing experiences range from very positive to very negative.
Reviews repeatedly mention nurses and other staff, with both strong praise and sharp complaints. Some reviewers describe nurses as helpful, kind, and patient, including in ER, ICU, and maternity-related care. Others report being left waiting, treated rudely, or feeling dismissed during hospital visits. Because the tone varies so widely from review to review, the staff experience appears inconsistent across circumstances.
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Features
Housing
17 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Care Services
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
Kiselica Lawrence D DDS (0.1 miles)
Armstrong - Endoscopy (0.1 miles)
Richard G. Laube Cancer Center, Allegheny Center for Digestive Health (0.1 miles)
Children's Community Pediatrics (0.2 miles)
Western Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Associates (0.2 miles)
Women's Health Care (0.3 miles)
Cardiology Associates (0.5 miles)
Hospitals
Armstrong County Memorial Hospital (0.1 miles)
Armstrong Outpatient Imaging Center (0.3 miles)
Armstrong County Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles)
American Renal Associates (3.4 miles)
Childrens Hospital (11.2 miles)
Schwalm Hall (12 miles)
Restaurants
Rachel's Roadhouse (0.7 miles)
Valley Dairy Restaurant (0.7 miles)
Asian Green (0.7 miles)
McDonald's (0.8 miles)
Kings Family Restaurants (0.9 miles)
Wendy's (0.9 miles)
Mel's Pizzeria (1.5 miles)
Pharmacies
Walmart Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
Hiland Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
Pratkanis (1.7 miles)
Klingensmith's West Kittanning Drug Store (1.7 miles)
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