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Nursing homes in Herkimer County, New York
Herkimer County, New York, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 523 certified beds.
75% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (41%). Inspectors recorded 107 health deficiencies over three cycles, 20.5 per 100 beds against 10.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $18K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Herkimer County | New York | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 593 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 75% | 41% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 20.5 | 10.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $18K | $14M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Little Falls | 80 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 26.3 | — | 3 Apr 2026 |
| Valley Health Services Inc | Herkimer | 160 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 15.6 | — | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Foltsbrook Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation | Herkimer | 163 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 16.6 | — | 29 Jan 2025 |
| The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing At Mohawk | Ilion | 120 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 28.3 | $18K | 4 Sep 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 8 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 7 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 7 |
| F0761 | 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. | 6 |
| F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | 5 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Personal Healthcare Management (1), Wecare Centers (1), The Grand Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Herkimer County, New York?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 523 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Herkimer County have the highest CMS ratings?
Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (3 stars), Valley Health Services Inc (2 stars), Foltsbrook Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation (1 stars)
How do Herkimer County nursing homes compare with New York?
75% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 41% statewide; citations run at 20.5 per 100 beds against 10.8 statewide.