Valley Health Services Inc
Herkimer, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335672) · 160 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (315) 866-3330 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Valley Health Services has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Valley Health Services reports 3.63 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.9%.
Valley Health Services has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Valley Health Services Inc is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Herkimer, NY, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 1984. The facility has 160 certified beds with an average of 140.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Valley Health Services holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.63 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.9%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status listed for this facility in the provided data.
There is no indication in this data that Valley Health Services Inc is part of a multi-facility chain, nor is there any indication of a change in ownership in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and records can change.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Valley Health Services has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing turnover is 40.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Valley Health Services has 160 certified beds and an average of 140.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation. There is no chain information provided in this data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM), each on a 1-5 star scale; this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (315) 866-3330 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not include tour details; contact the facility at (315) 866-3330 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335672?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.