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Valley Health Services Inc

Nursing HomeHerkimer, NYCMS 335672
25 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
2 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
160

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
139.2

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Health citations
25

*CMS

Fire safety findings
35

*CMS

Inspections on file
8

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Last inspection
2026-01-09

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Citations

25 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0698Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

  • 0554Generalpotential for harm

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0679Generalpotential for harm

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

  • 0688Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0691Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

  • 0699Generalpotential for harm

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

  • 0732Generalno actual harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

  • 0742Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0760Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0921Generalpotential for harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0725Generalpotential for harm

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

  • 0732Generalpotential for harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

  • 0744Generalpotential for harm

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0679Generalpotential for harm

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

  • 0804Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0689Seriousactual harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Valley Health Services Inc?
Valley Health Services Inc is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Herkimer, NY, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 335672.
What is the CMS rating for Valley Health Services Inc?
Valley Health Services Inc has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Valley Health Services Inc have?
Valley Health Services Inc is certified for 160 beds. It serves an average of 139.2 residents per day.
How many citations does Valley Health Services Inc have?
Valley Health Services Inc has 25 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Valley Health Services Inc last inspected?
Valley Health Services Inc was last inspected on January 9, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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