Rome, NY · 100 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Rome.
Est. $12,010–$14,700/mo
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Valley Health Services INC
690 West German Street, Herkimer, NY 13350 · Herkimer County
Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Facility
45
FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 87% full (139 of 160 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Herkimer
Valley Health Services INC is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Herkimer, NY, with 160 certified beds and an average of about 139 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.45 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.57 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 12 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.45 hrs/resident/day)
- •12 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Herkimer options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 160
- Avg. residents/day
- 139
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 335672
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $12,010–$14,700/mo (median $13,000) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Utica prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.45
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.57
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 45.5%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 12
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2026-01-09
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (25 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-01-09Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2026-01-09Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
2026-01-09Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2026-01-09Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2026-01-09Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
2026-01-09Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
2026-01-09Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
2026-01-09Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Private rooms available
Location
690 West German Street, Herkimer, NY
Reviews & reputation
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How much does Valley Health Services INC cost?
Valley Health Services INC does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Herkimer, NY area typically runs $12,010–$14,700 per month (median $13,000, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Valley Health Services INC's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Valley Health Services INC 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Valley Health Services INC?
Staff provide about 3.45 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Valley Health Services INC?
Valley Health Services INC has 25 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-09). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Valley Health Services INC have availability?
Typically 87% full (139 of 160 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Valley Health Services INC offer?
Valley Health Services INC in Herkimer, NY offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 160 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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