Cycle 1
Health 2024-01-12 · Fire 2024-01-12
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Herkimer, NY
Valley Health Services Inc
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
690 West German Street, Herkimer, NY
(315) 866-3330
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
160
Certified beds
Average residents
136
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1984-04-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.63
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.96
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.00
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.98
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
19%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
41%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.4 |
1.7
0.7 pts worse
|
1.9
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.8 |
1.3
2.5 pts worse
|
1.8
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.5% |
91.2%
8.3 pts better
|
93.4%
6.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.6% |
95.3%
1.3 pts better
|
95.5%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.5% |
3.0%
0.5 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
18.5%
18.5 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.2% |
6.1%
1.9 pts better
|
5.4%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 14.3% |
13.5%
0.8 pts worse
|
19.6%
5.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 17.8% |
14.8%
3 pts worse
|
16.7%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 18.2% |
15.1%
3.1 pts worse
|
16.3%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 14.8% |
15.5%
0.7 pts better
|
14.9%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.9% |
0.6%
1.3 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.4% |
1.4%
1 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 28.4% |
20.8%
7.6 pts worse
|
19.8%
8.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 14.5% |
6.9%
7.6 pts worse
|
5.1%
9.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.6% |
76.7%
20.9 pts better
|
81.7%
15.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.2% |
9.7%
2.5 pts worse
|
12.0%
0.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 88.9% |
78.8%
10.1 pts better
|
79.7%
9.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 28.8% |
20.6%
8.2 pts worse
|
23.9%
4.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2021-11-18 · Fire 2021-11-18
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2019-04-12 · Fire 2019-04-12
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-12
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2024-03-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-12
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-03-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-12
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-03-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-12
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-03-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-12
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-03-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-12
K133 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected 2024-03-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-12
K223 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2024-03-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-12
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-03-08
C · Minimal harm
2024-01-12
E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-03-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-18
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2022-01-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-18
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2021-12-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-18
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2022-01-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-18
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-01-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-18
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2022-01-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-18
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-01-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-18
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-01-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-18
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-12-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-04-12
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2019-06-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-04-12
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2019-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-04-12
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2019-06-07
C · Minimal harm
2019-04-12
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2019-06-07
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-23
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-07-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-12
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-03-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-12
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-12
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-03-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-12
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-03-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-12
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-03-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-12
F744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2024-03-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-12
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-08
G · Actual harm
2021-11-18
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-01-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-18
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2022-01-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-18
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-01-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-18
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2022-01-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-11-18
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-01-14
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Basloe, Robert
Corporate Director · Individual
Betrus, Lisa
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Betrus, Lisa
Corporate Officer · Individual
Dunn, Kirsten
Corporate Director · Individual
Enea, Harry
Corporate Director · Individual
Gorman, Judith
Corporate Director · Individual
Horn, Kathleen
Corporate Director · Individual
Jastremski, Connie
Corporate Director · Individual
Little Smith, Mary
Corporate Director · Individual
Lyga, Ann
Corporate Director · Individual
Marollo, Kathleen
Corporate Director · Individual
Militello, John
Corporate Director · Individual
O'donnell, Marianne
Corporate Director · Individual
Pearsall, Curtis
Corporate Director · Individual
Woeppel, Jeffrey
Corporate Director · Individual
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