Valley Health Services Inc — nursing home in Herkimer, NY

Facility type: Nursing home · SNF / NF
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds: 160 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: 160 state-licensed beds · New York State Department of Health
State license: 2124301N active · licensee Valley Health Services Inc
Average residents per day: 143.3 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 335672
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Apr 1, 1984
Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation
Operator (legal business name): Valley Health Services Inc
CMS chain: Not part of a CMS-reported chain
Phone: (315) 866-3330
Resident & family council: Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

7

latest Jan 9, 2026

Citations

56

25 health · 31 fire

Harm or worse

1

no immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G1	H·	I·
Potential harm	D29	E17	F7
Minimal	A·	B1	C1

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

0

$0

Payment denials

0

Latest

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Federal certification

Federal · CMS

Authority: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), surveyed by the state survey agency
CCN: 335672
Program: Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare (SNF): Certified
Medicaid (NF): Certified
Certified beds: 160
First approved: Apr 1, 1984
Located in a hospital: No
Status: Active CMS certification as of CMS release Nov 1, 2026
Evidence: Verified

State license

Authority: New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
License number: 2124301N
State facility ID: 3170
License type: Residential Health Care Facility - SNF
License status: active
Licensed beds: 160
Bed certifications: RHCF: 160
Link to CMS record: Linked by exact street address + ZIP Inferred
Licensee: Valley Health Services Inc · Not for Profit Corporation
Initially licensed: Apr 1, 1984
As of: Oct 23, 2026
Evidence: Inferred source ↗

Federal certification and the state license are different records. A nursing home is licensed by the state and, separately, certified by CMS to bill Medicare and/or Medicaid. We link them by the CCN when the state publishes it; otherwise by exact address, house number and street, or exact name within the same ZIP, and label that link as inferred. Never by name alone.

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
Jan 9, 2026	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	14	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 9, 2026	Health	Health Standard	12	Potential harm	—	Open →
May 23, 2024	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 12, 2024	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	9	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 12, 2024	Health	Health Complaint, Health Standard	7	Potential harm	—	Open →
Nov 18, 2021	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	8	Potential harm	—	Open →
Nov 18, 2021	Health	Health Standard	5	Actual harm	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

No fines or payment denials in the CMS Penalties file for this CCN.

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G1	H·	I·
Potential harm	D29	E17	F7
Minimal	A·	B1	C1

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction	Flags
Jan 9, 2026	E-0015	Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Mar 13, 2026
Jan 9, 2026	K-0133	Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. Construction Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Mar 13, 2026
Jan 9, 2026	K-0281	Install proper backup exit lighting. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 13, 2026
Jan 9, 2026	K-0291	Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 13, 2026
Jan 9, 2026	K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 13, 2026
Jan 9, 2026	K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 13, 2026
Jan 9, 2026	K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Mar 13, 2026
Jan 9, 2026	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 13, 2026
Jan 9, 2026	K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 13, 2026
Jan 9, 2026	K-0531	Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. Services Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Mar 13, 2026
Jan 9, 2026	K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Mar 13, 2026
Jan 9, 2026	K-0761	To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Mar 13, 2026
Jan 9, 2026	K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Mar 13, 2026
Jan 9, 2026	K-0921	Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 13, 2026
Jan 9, 2026	F-0554	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Feb 23, 2026
Jan 9, 2026	F-0656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 27, 2026
Jan 9, 2026	F-0679	Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 27, 2026
Jan 9, 2026	F-0688	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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 3, 2026
Jan 9, 2026	F-0691	Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Feb 27, 2026
Jan 9, 2026	F-0698	Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 27, 2026
Jan 9, 2026	F-0699	Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 27, 2026
Jan 9, 2026	F-0742	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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 25, 2026
Jan 9, 2026	F-0760	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 27, 2026
Jan 9, 2026	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Feb 27, 2026
Jan 9, 2026	F-0921	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 27, 2026
Jan 9, 2026	F-0732	Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Staffing & supervision	B · Minimal Pattern	Corrected Feb 23, 2026
May 23, 2024	F-0684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 19, 2024	Complaint
Jan 12, 2024	K-0133	Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. Construction Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 8, 2024
Jan 12, 2024	K-0161	Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 8, 2024
Jan 12, 2024	K-0223	Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 8, 2024
Jan 12, 2024	K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 8, 2024
Jan 12, 2024	K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 8, 2024
Jan 12, 2024	K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 8, 2024
Jan 12, 2024	K-0351	Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 26, 2024
Jan 12, 2024	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 8, 2024
Jan 12, 2024	F-0550	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 8, 2024	Complaint
Jan 12, 2024	F-0656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 8, 2024
Jan 12, 2024	F-0725	Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Staffing & supervision	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 8, 2024	Complaint
Jan 12, 2024	F-0732	Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Staffing & supervision	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 8, 2024	Complaint
Jan 12, 2024	F-0744	Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 8, 2024	Complaint
Jan 12, 2024	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 8, 2024
Jan 12, 2024	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 8, 2024	Complaint
Jan 12, 2024	E-0015	Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	C · Minimal Widespread	Corrected Mar 8, 2024
Nov 18, 2021	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	G · Actual harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 14, 2022
Nov 18, 2021	K-0211	Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 14, 2022
Nov 18, 2021	K-0291	Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 7, 2022
Nov 18, 2021	K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 7, 2022
Nov 18, 2021	K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 14, 2022
Nov 18, 2021	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 30, 2021
Nov 18, 2021	K-0531	Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. Services Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Waiver granted Jan 18, 2022
Nov 18, 2021	K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Dec 30, 2021
Nov 18, 2021	K-0921	Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jan 14, 2022
Nov 18, 2021	F-0679	Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 14, 2022
Nov 18, 2021	F-0761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 14, 2022
Nov 18, 2021	F-0804	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 14, 2022
Nov 18, 2021	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 14, 2022

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overallstate 3.1

Health inspectionsstate 2.7

Staffingstate 2.9

Quality measuresstate 3.9

Long-stay QM

Short-stay QM

CMS ratings apply to CMS-certified nursing homes only and are relative within each state. They are not a guarantee of any individual resident’s experience.

Nurse staffing · hours per resident per day

Total nurse staffing3.59

State avg 3.69US avg 3.90

Registered nurse (RN)0.61

State avg 0.73US avg 0.69

Licensed practical nurse0.86

State avg 0.76US avg 0.86

Nurse aide2.12

State avg 2.20US avg 2.35

Weekend total nurse3.05

State avg 3.20US avg 3.43

Reported from Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data, as published by CMS. Case-mix adjusted total: 3.90 (case-mix index 1.29).

Staff turnover

Total nursing staff turnover41.2%

State avg 40.3%US avg 45.3%

Registered nurse turnover30.4%

State avg 39.6%US avg 42.5%

Administrators who left1

State avg 1US avg 1

Health survey score

Cycle 1 standard survey: Jan 9, 2026
Cycle 1 health score: 56
Total weighted score: 52

Operating entity

Valley Health Services Inc

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates 2 facilities.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

Not part of a CMS-reported chain.

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

15

Organizations

0

Individuals

15

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Lisa Betrus	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jan 1, 1998
Robert Basloe	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Aug 19, 2015
Kirsten Dunn	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Apr 20, 2022
Harry Enea	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jun 15, 2005
Judith Gorman	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Apr 20, 2022
Kathleen Horn	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Aug 16, 2017
Connie Jastremski	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Oct 19, 2016
Mary Little Smith	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Aug 17, 2011
Ann Lyga	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Apr 16, 2014
Kathleen Marollo	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Apr 20, 2022
John Militello	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jul 18, 2007
Marianne O'donnell	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Aug 15, 2018
Curtis Pearsall	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Apr 20, 2022
Jeffrey Woeppel	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Aug 15, 2018
Lisa Betrus	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Jan 1, 1998

Other facilities operated by Valley Health Services Inc

All 1 →

Facility	License type	Capacity	State rating
Valley Residential Services, Inc. 161 Valley Drive, Herkimer, NY 13350	Adult care home	76	—

No building or property record is linked to this facility yet. Parcel, assessor and building-permit joins will be added only where a valid site match exists.

Coordinates as published by CMS.

Address: 690 West German Street, Herkimer, NY 13350
ZIP: 13350
County: Herkimer County FIPS 36043
State: New York
Urban / rural (CMS): Urban

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Foltsbrook Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation 104 North Washington Street, Herkimer, NY 13350 CCN 335510	1.1 km	163	Jan 29, 2025	591 IJ	—
The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Mohawk 99 Sixth Avenue, Ilion, NY 13357 CCN 335386	4.1 km	120	Sep 4, 2025	502 IJ1 harm	$18k
Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 755 E Monroe Street, Little Falls, NY 13365 CCN 335586	12.2 km	80	Apr 3, 2026	47	—

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	335672	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	335672	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
New York DOH Health Facility Information NY	3170	state_license, licensed_beds, licensee Linked to the CMS record by exact normalized street address and ZIP (the state roster does not publish the CCN).	Inferred	Oct 23, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
New York DOH Bed Certifications NY	3170	capacity, bed_certifications	Verified	Nov 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

Record-level source links for CCN 335672

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