Valley Health Services Inc
690 West German Street · Herkimer, NY · 13350 · 3158663330
160 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.45 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Environmental
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No harm found · B January 9, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G November 18, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2021
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected January 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2021
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected January 14, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2021
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 14, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 14, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335672 · certified since April 1, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.