VHS on list of best nursing homes

HERKIMER -- Newsweek Magazine has recognized Valley Health Services as one of the Best Nursing Homes 2020.

Newsweek collaborated with Statista, a global data research firm, to analyze and rank more than 15,000 nursing homes in the United States that accept Medicare and Medicaid and offer continuing care. Out of the 15,000 nursing homes, 400 made the list. There are more than 600 nursing homes in New York state and Valley Health Services was one of 63 to make the list.

"We offer families help when they need it most," said Lisa M. Betrus, president of Valley Health Services, in a statement. "We provide person-centered care and make a difference in the lives of our residents and their families. This achievement from Newsweek Magazine serves to reinforce our reputation as a nursing home, offering excellent quality of care. We are proud of this recognition."

The Best Nursing Homes were selected based on a survey among nurses, nursing assistants, therapists, administration and management working in skilled nursing facilities as well as an analysis of key performance indicators on staffing, quality measures and health inspections provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Valley Health Service provides skilled nursing and long-term care, short-term inpatient rehabilitative care, outpatient rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, adult day care and palliative care services.

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