Valley Health Services Inc
690 WEST GERMAN STREET, Herkimer, NY 13350
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Valley Health Services Inc Compares
Valley Health Services Inc is a 160-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Herkimer, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.4%) is above the New York average of 6.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 160 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Herkimer, the local average is 1.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.1% — worse than the New York average of 13.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.5% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (47% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.4% — worse than the New York average of 6.5% (60% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.8% — worse than the New York average of 20.5% (26% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Valley Health Services Inc
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Valley Health Services Inc with other nursing homes in Herkimer.
How is Valley Health Services Inc addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Valley Health Services Inc doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.5% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Valley Health Services Inc doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 10.4% here versus 6.5% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Valley Health Services Inc?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Valley Health Services Inc's rating advantage in Herkimer?
Its 2-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Valley Health Services Inc?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Herkimer
Herkimer sits in Herkimer County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.6% of the population — a higher share of seniors than New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 12,728 (20.6%)
- Median age
- 44.3 years
- Median household income
- $58,438
- Median home value
- $106,600
Demographics for Herkimer County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Herkimer.
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