Valley Residential Services is an assisted living community in Herkimer, NY. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space, so the community may be a good fit for someone who needs this support without continuous skilled nursing care.
The community has 76 beds, placing it in a mid-sized range rather than a notably small or large setting. Valley Health Services operates Valley Residential Services.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
76Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Valley Residential Services is legally operated by Valley Health Services, Inc.
In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 6 | 9.0 | This facility has had 33% fewer total inspections than the New York average (6 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% fewer |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory violation.
| 1 | 4.0 | This facility has 75% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 17% | 55% | This facility has 38 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (17% vs. NY avg 55%).↓ 38% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 3 | 6.0 | This facility has had 50% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (3 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer |
Violations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total violations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 18.0 | This facility has 94% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 18).↓ 94% better |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 0.2 | 2.3 | This facility has 91% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.2 vs. NY avg 2.3).↓ 91% better |
1.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Herkimer's city center to Valley Residential Services's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of violations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total violations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Brooklyn Adult Care Center | AL | Brooklyn (Cypress Hills) | 210
Facility
210
NY AVG
121
Rank
#16 / 309 | No |
90
Facility
90
NY AVG
54
Rank
#41 / 330 | Brooklyn Adult Care Center, LLC | 14 | 21%
Facility
21%
NY AVG
55%
Rank
#67 / 301 | 13
Facility
13
NY AVG
6
Rank
#251 / 301 | 3
Facility
3
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#82 / 301 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#47 / 301 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | A+ |
| Atria Riverdale | AL IL MC | The Bronx (Riverdale) | 204
Facility
204
NY AVG
121
Rank
#18 / 309 | Yes |
95
Facility
95
NY AVG
54
Rank
#21 / 330 | Atr New York Lh, Inc | 6 | 33%
Facility
33%
NY AVG
55%
Rank
#101 / 301 | 3
Facility
3
NY AVG
6
Rank
#101 / 301 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#58 / 301 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#57 / 301 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Whisper Woods of Smithtown | AL MC | Smithtown (Town Of Smithtown) | 136
Facility
136
NY AVG
121
Rank
#113 / 309 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
NY AVG
54
Rank
#272 / 330 | Bsl Smithtown Operations, Inc | 4 | 0%
Facility
0%
NY AVG
55%
Rank
#1 / 301 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
6
Rank
#75 / 301 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#1 / 301 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#1 / 301 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A |
| Sunrise of Holbrook | AL MC | Holbrook (Town Of Islip) | 109
Facility
109
NY AVG
121
Rank
#153 / 309 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
NY AVG
54
Rank
#217 / 330 | Gwc - Holbrook, Inc | 3 | 0%
Facility
0%
NY AVG
55%
Rank
#1 / 301 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
6
Rank
#75 / 301 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#1 / 301 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#1 / 301 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A- |
| Valley Residential Services | AL | Herkimer | 76 | No | - | Valley Health Services, Inc | 6 | 17% | 3 | 1 | 0.2 | - | - |
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Valley Residential Services is located in Herkimer, New York State.
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Valley Residential Services is legally operated by Valley Health Services, Inc.
No, Valley Residential Services has a no-pet policy.
Valley Residential Services has 76 beds.
Valley Residential Services has had 1 reported violation according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
Valley Residential Services offers Assisted Living.
Valley Residential Services is located at 161 Valley Drive, Herkimer, NY 13350.
(315) 219-5700 will put you in contact with the team at Valley Residential Services.
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