I highly recommend Rivercliff - the beautiful, home-like facility gives me real peace of mind. Private bedrooms and bathrooms, spotless common areas, a large TV/dining room and patio, elevators and a no-stairs layout make it comfortable. Jen and the dedicated staff are caring and helpful (doctor rides, weekly beautician, 24/7 assistance), the homemade meals with choices are delicious at the common table, and the all-inclusive pricing feels like good value.
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Jul 2026
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4.57·(7)
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Care
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Staff
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Meals
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Amenities
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Value
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Pros
Convenient location near a church
Single-level/step-free access and elevators
Clean, well-maintained interior
Open main floor with spacious social areas
Large TV room and adjacent dining room
Private bedrooms with private bathrooms
Shower rooms on each floor
Large furnished patio
Homelike, well-decorated atmosphere
Helpful, friendly, and responsive staff
Dedicated administration and visible leadership
24/7 assistance available
Assisted showers and personal-care support
Daily activities program (when offered)
Homemade meals with multiple menu choices
Weekly beautician service
Doctor located nearby
All-inclusive pricing structure and perceived good value
Positive family recommendations and peace of mind
Cons
Unclear pricing and fee transparency
Inconsistent or limited activity programming
Admission criteria that require residents to perform self-care
Limited on-site clinical/nursing services and scope of care
Summary of reviews
Rivercliff Terrace Annex is presented consistently as a small, homelike assisted-living option with a well-kept, open layout. Reviewers emphasize cleanliness, an open main floor, elevators and step-free access, private rooms with private bathrooms, shower facilities on each floor, and pleasant outdoor seating. The physical environment is described as well-decorated and well-maintained, with social spaces such as a large TV room and adjacent dining area that support communal life.
Staff and care receive frequent positive mention. Comments highlight helpful, friendly staff, a dedicated administrator, and visible responsiveness from personnel, including transportation support for medical appointments. The facility advertises 24/7 assistance and assisted showers; reviewers also note weekly beautician visits and that a doctor is located nearby. At the same time, there is a clear operational limitation: admissions appear to be oriented toward residents who can perform self-care. Prospective residents and families should verify the facility's clinical scope and whether it meets higher medical or nursing needs.
Dining and value are recurring strengths. Multiple accounts describe homemade, well-prepared meals with at least two menu choices and communal dining at a common table, and several reviewers characterize the offering as good value within an all-inclusive pricing model. However, pricing transparency is an area of concern: some reviewers found fees or the pricing structure unclear. Families should request a written fee schedule and a full list of what is included to avoid surprises.
Activity programming and daily engagement show mixed impressions. Several reviewers report daily activities and active, engaged residents; others indicate little or no formal programming. This suggests variability in the activity schedule or differences in individual expectations. Prospective residents should ask for a current activities calendar and observe or attend sample activities during a visit.
Overall, Rivercliff Terrace Annex is described as a clean, family-friendly residence with attentive staff, comfortable private rooms, and a strong emphasis on homestyle dining and communal life. Notable patterns to confirm during a visit are the facility's exact clinical capabilities and admission criteria, the detailed fee structure, and the current activity schedule to ensure they match the prospective resident’s needs.
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Location
Rivercliff Terrace Annex is located at 322 N McKean St, Kittanning, Pennsylvania, 16201.
About Rivercliff Terrace Annex
Rivercliff Terrace Annex sits in Kittanning, PA, and serves people in the 55-plus age group, and it's one of those places that covers just about every type of senior care you might need, which means you can find assisted living, independent living, memory care for those with Alzheimer's, home care, skilled nursing, respite care if you only need a short stay, hospice, even adult day services, so it's a bit like a one-stop spot for care as needs change over time. The facility offers one-bedroom rooms, and they bring meals right to the residents, with a dining room where people can eat together, so if you're not wanting to cook, there's always something ready, and that makes life easier. Staff help with things like moving folks from their beds to wheelchairs when needed and keep an eye on things like insulin levels for anyone with diabetes, and there's always someone around 24 hours a day if something comes up in an emergency. Maintenance staff take care of upkeep, so you don't have to worry about repairs, and they've got activities and common areas for people to mix and socialize, which does help everyone stay active and connected, and there's transportation when you have to get to doctor's appointments or other places. Family advisors are part of the team, and there are programs like My Adult Behavior and My Senior Care Hub in place, plus products like My Adult Home Care and My Adult Foster Care for those who prefer help at home. The staff speaks English, run the place Monday to Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and have systems in place like Electronic Visit Verification and a Customer Relationship Management to help keep track of care provided. The care management service makes sure plans stay up to date for every resident, and the food program, which is part of the CACFP, focuses on meal quality. Community tours let folks check out the place before deciding, and you can meet staff and current residents to get a feel for the environment, which feels supportive and friendly, aiming to help everyone feel comfortable and involved. There's help for those who are not able to walk, along with support for incontinence and other clinical needs, and the staff try to address different health needs as people get older. Rivercliff Terrace Annex doesn't claim to be perfect, but they offer a wide range of services and programs, with a strong focus on making sure residents feel safe, comfortable, and engaged, making it a straightforward spot for many different elder care needs.
People often ask...
Rivercliff Terrace Annex offers assisted living.
The full address for this community is 322 N McKean St, Kittanning, Pennsylvania 16201.
No, Rivercliff Terrace Annex does not offer respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
Safety & Compliance
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services licenses personal care homes and assisted living residences and publishes its licensing inspection summaries.
Identified multiple regulatory violations, including unsanitary conditions, missing emergency contact numbers, obstructions due to snow, broken plumbing hardware, and undated preadmission screening forms.
Type A2600Sanitary Conditions
2600Telephone Numbers
2600Preadmission Screen Form
2600Additional Assessment
2600Removal Snow/Obstructions
2600Furniture and Equipment
11 Feb 2025Inspection
11 Feb 2025Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies across operations, including night staffing, temperature control, food safety, smoke detection placement, exit signage, medical evaluations, and activity calendar posting.
2600.60.bAdditional Staffing
2600.83aIndoor Temperature
2600.103fRefrigerator/Freezer Temps
2600.103iOutdated Food
2600.130aSmoke Detector 15 ft Bedroom
2600.133.1Exit Signs
2600.141aMedical Evaluation Information
2600.221cPost Activity Calendar
08 Feb 2024Inspection
08 Feb 2024Inspection
Found deficiencies related to contract signatures and medication labeling; a resident contract lacked the signing date, and several meds and cleaners were not properly labeled or stored.
Type B2600Contract Signatures
Type A2600Poisonous Materials
Type A2600Medication Labeling (Prescription)
Type B2600Labeling OTC/CAM
25 Jan 2023Inspection
25 Jan 2023Inspection
Found no deficiencies. Compliance with licensing requirements was established.
08 Feb 2022Inspection
08 Feb 2022Inspection
Found bed rails/enabler devices not secured or properly documented, creating safety hazards and inadequate assessments for residents using those devices.
2600.81.b.Wheelchairs, walkers, prosthetic devices and other apparatus used by residents must be clean, in good repair and free of hazards.
2600.225.c.The resident shall have additional assessments as follows: 2. If the condition of the resident significantly changes prior to the annual assessment.
03 Feb 2022Inspection
03 Feb 2022Inspection
Identified bed-rail safety hazards and outdated assessments; the plan of correction was found to be fully implemented.
2600.81.bResident Personal Equipment
2600.225.cAdditional Assessment
19 Apr 2021Inspection
19 Apr 2021Inspection
Determined that ongoing compliance is required after identifying two deficiencies related to medication storage and glucose log accuracy.
2600.183.dPrescription Current
2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
16 Apr 2021Inspection
16 Apr 2021Inspection
Issued a regular license to operate the site.
07 Jan 2021Inspection
07 Jan 2021Inspection
Determined that the submitted plan of correction was fully implemented and ongoing compliance must be maintained.
2600.18Applicable Health and Safety Laws
2600.141.aMedical Evaluation
2600.225aInitial Assessment
06 Jan 2020Inspection
06 Jan 2020Inspection
Approved renewal and issued a regular license for a personal care home.
11 Dec 2019Inspection
11 Dec 2019Inspection
Determined that the submitted plan of correction is fully implemented and continued compliance must be maintained.
11 Jan 2019Inspection
11 Jan 2019Inspection
Granted a regular license to operate the facility.
12 Jan 2018Inspection
12 Jan 2018Inspection
The licensing review identified multiple violations related to sanitation, safety, and emergency planning requirements. Numerous deficiencies were noted across several regulations and facilities practices.
Type A65 Pa.Code §2600.85(a)Sanitary conditions shall be maintained
Type A65 Pa.Code §2600.85(a)Sanitary conditions shall be maintained
Type A65 Pa.Code §2600.132(h)Residents shall evacuate to a designated meeting place away from the building during fire drills
Type A65 Pa.Code §2600.162(e)Menu changes shall be posted
Type A65 Pa.Code §2600.100(a)Exterior of the building and grounds shall be in good repair
22 Sept 2017Inspection
22 Sept 2017Inspection
Identified missing initial assessment for resident #1 and missing annual reassessment for resident #2.
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600Initial assessment
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600Additional assessments
25 Aug 2017Inspection
25 Aug 2017Inspection
Granted a regular license renewal and issued the license. No violations cited.
25 Apr 2017Inspection
25 Apr 2017Inspection
Found multiple regulatory violations related to posting and documentation, adherence to laws, staff training, and record-keeping across several areas.
2600.18Compliance with laws and regulations
2600.3(c)Posting of license and inspection summary
2600.66(g)Direct care training
2600.132(c)Fire drill records
2600.141(a)(1)Annual resident medical evaluation
2600.141(b)(1)Annual resident medical evaluation
10 Feb 2017Inspection
10 Feb 2017Inspection
Granted a regular renewal license following a renewal application.
21 Jul 2016Inspection
21 Jul 2016Inspection
Found several deficiencies including privacy in bathrooms, staff training topics, temperatures for food and water, and exterior repairs, with corrective actions begun.
2600.42(s)Privacy rights
2600.65(a)Training topics for annual staff training
2600.103(a)Food refrigeration and thermometer requirements
2600.89(b)Water temperature controls in resident areas
2600.100(a)Exterior of building and grounds in good repair
11 Sept 2015Inspection
11 Sept 2015Inspection
Issued a renewal license for a personal care home site, authorizing operation with a maximum capacity of 28.
12 Nov 2014Inspection
12 Nov 2014Inspection
Determined that a waiver was not needed and that the applicant's education met the requirement.
17 Oct 2014Inspection
17 Oct 2014Inspection
Found no deficiencies. The license remains in good standing.
29 Aug 2014Inspection
29 Aug 2014Inspection
Issued a renewal certificate of compliance and license approval for the site.
30 Jul 2014Inspection
30 Jul 2014Inspection
Granted a waiver allowing vitamin B-12 injections for two residents with a vitamin B-12 deficiency, with conditions for training and procedures.
27 Jun 2014Inspection
27 Jun 2014Inspection
Granted a waiver of qualifications for direct care staff, with attached conditions.
25 Apr 2014Inspection
25 Apr 2014Inspection
Returned the waiver request for additional information to verify non-U.S. educational qualifications for direct care staff.
55 Pa.Code § 2600.54(a)Qualifications for direct care staff
09 Apr 2014Inspection
09 Apr 2014Inspection
Found a direct care staff member lacking the required high school diploma, GED, or active registry status; a violation was cited.
Type A55 Pa.Code 2600.54(a)Direct care staff persons shall have the following qualifications
06 Nov 2013Inspection
06 Nov 2013Inspection
Determined that the appeal should be sustained, addressing residents' privacy rights and a waiver of that right related to an in-room audio monitoring system.
55 Pa. Code Section 2600.42(s)Right to Privacy
55 Pa. Code Section 2600.19(b)Waiver of rights
23 Sept 2013Inspection
23 Sept 2013Inspection
Identified deficiencies in staff training, bathroom ventilation, fire drill scheduling, and food item dating.
2600.65(b)Direct care staff training and orientation
2600.86(b)Ventilation in bathrooms
2600.132(g)Fire drills scheduling
2600.103(i)Food safety – undated items
19 Aug 2013Inspection
19 Aug 2013Inspection
Granted a certificate of compliance for the site and operation at the stated address.
18 Sept 2012Inspection
18 Sept 2012Inspection
Investigated specific deficiencies including insufficient administrator training, unsafe hot water temperatures, missing emergency contact information, incomplete initial assessments, and incomplete care plans.
55 Pa.Code §2600.64(a)Administrator training hours
55 Pa.Code §2600.227(a)Written plan of care / Support plan
18 Jan 2012Inspection
18 Jan 2012Inspection
Denied the waiver request for a provision governing residents' rights and video surveillance; the department noted that a waiver was not required.
06 Jan 2012Inspection
06 Jan 2012Inspection
Denied the waiver request for residents' rights; rights may not be waived.
30 Dec 2011Inspection
30 Dec 2011Inspection
Struck a prior violation from the record. Found that a waiver was not required for video recording at entrances and interior areas, with residents informed.
28 Oct 2011Inspection
28 Oct 2011Inspection
Investigated a complaint and found deficiencies related to meal planning posting and unsafe hot water temperatures; several menus were not posted and hot water in resident areas exceeded the allowed limit.
55 Pa.Code §2600Menus posted for the upcoming week
55 Pa.Code §2600Hot water temperatures in resident areas
29 Dec 2010Inspection
29 Dec 2010Inspection
Returned the waiver request for additional information to support waiving medication administration training for five residents with low H & H blood levels.
16 Nov 2010Inspection
16 Nov 2010Inspection
Found a sleeping-time fire drill conducted that violated regulatory requirements.
55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600Personal Care Homes
09 Dec 2009Inspection
09 Dec 2009Inspection
Found multiple violations of state licensing rules related to admission documentation, contract terms, incident policies, emergency preparedness, and safety procedures.
55 Pa. Code § 2600Admission documentation
55 Pa. Code § 2600Policies on incidents
55 Pa. Code § 2600Nonpayment termination clause
55 Pa. Code § 2600Emergency preparedness plan
55 Pa. Code § 2600Food safety storage
55 Pa. Code § 2600Fire safety certification
55 Pa. Code § 2600Emergency procedures posting
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