Assisted living / New York / Herkimer
Valley Residential Services, Inc.
161 Valley Drive, Herkimer, NY 13350 · Herkimer County · (315) 219-5700
Enriched housing program · licensed for 76 residents · Licensed since 2015 · Operator: Valley Health Services, Inc.
New York State Department of Health data as of October 8, 2026 · Certificate 320-S-001 · See the state record
The record in brief
Valley Residential Services, Inc. is an enriched housing program, one of the two kinds of adult care facility New York licenses, with 76 beds on its operating certificate, including 36 ALP.
Between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2026 the Department of Health cited 1 violation from 6 inspections; the latest report was issued on July 7, 2025.
The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator in that period.
State inspections
The Department of Health's own summary: "A total of 1 violation resulted from 6 inspections of this facility from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026, including 5 inspections resulting in no violations."
July 7, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
June 17, 2025Relicensure, Follow-up Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
November 15, 2024Relicensure Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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November 8, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
January 16, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
June 2, 2023Relicensure Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
Enforcement actions
The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026.
Violations under dispute through the state's Inspection Review Process are not shown by the state. Regulation sections are Title 18 of New York's codes (NYCRR). Source: NYS Health Profiles.
Memory care
| Certification on the operating certificate | Beds | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living Program (ALP) | 36 | March 2015 |
Valley Residential Services, Inc. has no special needs (SNALR) or dementia beds on its certificate, so New York has not certified it for memory care. What memory care certification means.
A special needs assisted living residence (SNALR) serves people with special needs, including people with dementia or cognitive impairments, under an individualized service plan.health.ny.gov
An enhanced assisted living residence (EALR) lets residents age in place: it may admit or keep residents who need another person's physical help to walk or use stairs, depend on medical equipment and need frequent help from medical staff, or have chronic unmanaged incontinence.health.ny.gov
Costs
Valley Residential Services, Inc. is not a licensed assisted living residence, so New York's posted-rate rule does not apply to it. Ask the home for its full rate sheet, including care level fees and any one-time community fee, before you sign.
Assisted living residents in New York have the right to written notice of any fee increase at least 45 days before it takes effect, unless they agree in writing to a specific increase for added care, services or supplies.health.ny.gov
Under Public Health Law section 4656(7), signed February 14, 2025, an assisted living residence must post its monthly service rate and starting rent range in the facility and online.health.ny.gov
Who runs it
Operator in the state file: Valley Health Services, Inc. (a not-for-profit corporation).
Other assisted living nearby
- Foltsbrook Center for Senior LivingHerkimer, 1.8 mi · 80 residents · 116 violations
- Adirondack Manor HFA D.B.A. Willow Park HFAUtica, 12 mi · 60 residents · 137 violations
- Masonic HomeUtica, 12 mi · 80 residents · 2 violations
- Cedarbrook Village, IncorporatedNew Hartford, 14 mi · 65 residents · 1 violations
- Focus Senior Living at UticaUtica, 15 mi · 110 residents · 33 violations
Nursing homes nearby
For care beyond what assisted living provides. Each has a federal inspection record on this site.
- Foltsbrook Center for Nursing and RehabilitationHerkimer, 1.9 mi · 1 of 5 CMS stars
- Valley Health Services IncHerkimer, 2.4 mi · 2 of 5 CMS stars
- The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at MohawkIlion, 4.8 mi · 1 of 5 CMS stars
- Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterLittle Falls, 5.4 mi · 3 of 5 CMS stars
- Masonic Care Community of New YorkUtica, 12 mi · 1 of 5 CMS stars
If you have a concern
NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints. New York's Department of Health investigates complaints about licensed homes, and the long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents.
New York's ombudsman program advocates for older adults and people with disabilities who live in nursing homes, assisted living and other licensed adult care homes.aging.ny.gov
To reach a New York long-term care ombudsman, call 1-855-582-6769.aging.ny.gov
Common questions
- Is Valley Residential Services, Inc. licensed?
- New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 320-S-001, enriched housing program, since March 9, 2015 (state data as of October 8, 2026).
- How many residents can Valley Residential Services, Inc. care for?
- Its licence is for 76 residents.
- Has Valley Residential Services, Inc. had violations?
- 1 violation from 6 inspections from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026, per the New York State Department of Health.
- Does Valley Residential Services, Inc. offer memory care?
- Its operating certificate carries no special needs (SNALR) or dementia bed certification in the state file.
Sources
- Licence and capacity: New York State Department of Health, Adult Care Facilities: general information and bed certifications (health.data.ny.gov), downloaded October 8, 2026.
- Bed certifications: Adult Care Facility bed certifications, health.data.ny.gov. Inspections and enforcement: NYS Health Profiles, read October 9, 2026.
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