Valley Health Services Inc

Nursing Home · Herkimer, NY

CMS overall rating 2/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number335672

Contact & location

690 West German Street
Herkimer, NY 13350
Herkimer County
Phone
(315) 866-3330
ZIP code
13350 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
160
Residents per day
140.8 (88% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Valley Health Services INC
Medicare certified since
April 1, 1984
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.63 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.64 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.00 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.99 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.06 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
40.9 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
35.0 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 9, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
12.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
25 health · 31 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-01-09 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-23
2026-01-09 Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0691 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-27
2026-01-09 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-27
2026-01-09 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-27
2026-01-09 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-27
2026-01-09 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-03
2026-01-09 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-27
2026-01-09 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-27
2026-01-09 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.
F0742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-25
2026-01-09 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-27
2026-01-09 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-27
2026-01-09 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-23
2024-05-23 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-19
2024-01-12 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-08
2024-01-12 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-08
2024-01-12 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-08
2024-01-12 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-08
2024-01-12 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-08
2024-01-12 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-08
2024-01-12 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-08
2021-11-18 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2022-01-14
2021-11-18 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-01-14
2021-11-18 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-01-14
2021-11-18 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-01-14
2021-11-18 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-01-14

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Basloe, Robert (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Dunn, Kirsten (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Enea, Harry (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gorman, Judith (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Horn, Kathleen (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Jastremski, Connie (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Little Smith, Mary (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Lyga, Ann (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Marollo, Kathleen (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Militello, John (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
O'donnell, Marianne (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Pearsall, Curtis (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Woeppel, Jeffrey (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Betrus, Lisa (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Betrus, Lisa (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Valley Health Services Inc?

Valley Health Services Inc has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in New York.

How many beds does Valley Health Services Inc have?

It has 160 certified beds and cares for about 141 residents per day.

Has Valley Health Services Inc been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Valley Health Services Inc?

(315) 866-3330. The facility is located at 690 West German Street, Herkimer, NY 13350.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.