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VALLEY HEALTH SERVICES INC

690 WEST GERMAN STREET, HERKIMER, NY 13350
Score: 61 / 100

With a score of 61 out of 100, Valley Health Services Inc earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of New York nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Herkimer location.

Staffing at Valley Health Services Inc is near the national average, with 3.59 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 13 deficiencies at Valley Health Services Inc. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.59 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.63 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.96 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.00 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.98 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.23 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

13
Total Deficiencies
May 22, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 13 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    May 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Jan 11, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jan 11, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jan 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity D
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jan 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 14.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 17.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.4% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.8% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 4.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 28.4% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 61 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
160
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 11, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7