Home / Connecticut / Farmington
Amberwoods of Farmington
416 Colt Highway, Farmington, CT 06032 · Capitol County · (860) 677-1671
130 certified beds, about 123 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1999
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 075419 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 26, 2025, inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the Connecticut average is 13.4, the national average 9.2).
Of 38 health citations since October 2021, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 2 fines totaling $20,872 in the last three years; the largest was $10,839, and the latest is dated September 11, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.35 hours per resident per day, against 3.73 across Connecticut and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.37 of those hours.
43.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Connecticut average 37.4%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
1110/21
110/23
111/23
912/23
609/24
808/25
202/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 38 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
2G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
20D
9E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
4B
1C
February 17, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policies, and interviews, for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure a resident who was non-ambulatory and dependent on staff for care remained free from injury during a transfer.
- D Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure staff were trained in the use of a mechanical lift.
August 26, 2025Standard inspection · 8 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy/procedures and interviews, the facility failed to ensure food was labeled appropriately and temperatures completed prior to serving.
- E Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation, review of facility policies and procedures and interviews for the facility reviewed for Administration, the facility administration failed to ensure that all contracted staff who provide direct or indirect care to residents met the training requirements or were provided the mandatory training as outlined in the facility assessment and per regulatory requirements prior to, and while providing ongoing services in the facility.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy/procedures and interviews for 22 residents (Residents #3, #4, #6, #16, #17, #24, #29, #33, #37, #42, #47, #49, #52, #84, #85, #90, #94, #127, #128, #140, #145 and #146) who received podiatric care from one Podiatrist, the facility failed to ensure a contracted Podiatrist maintained standard precautions, and failed to ensure the podiatry medical equipment was cleaned and disinfected after each resident and prior to use on another resident to prevent cross-contamination and spread of infection.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy/procedures and interviews for 1 of 4 sampled residents (Resident #113) reviewed for pressure ulcers, the facility failed to ensure an assessment was completed upon identification of a pressure ulcer.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for one of six sampled residents (Resident #53) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to supervise a resident who exhibited wandering behaviors and was at risk for elopement.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one of five sampled residents (Resident #25) reviewed for vaccinations, the facility failed to offer or provide the pneumococcal #20 vaccination.
- C Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation, review of facility policies and procedures and interviews for the facility reviewed for training requirements, the facility failed to ensure that an effective training program was developed, implemented, and maintained for all individuals providing services under a contractual arrangements met the multiple training topic requirements prior to, and while providing ongoing services in the facility according to the facility assessment and regulatory guidance.
- B Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and interviews for one of five sampled residents (Resident #6) reviewed for Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR), the facility failed to obtain and complete the PASARR level II screen after the resident received a qualifying diagnosis.
September 11, 2024Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, facility documentation and interviews for one (1) of three (3) residents, (Resident #3), reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to properly position the resident in bed during the provision of care resulting in the resident slipping out of bed and sustained bilateral femur fractures.
- F Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for two (2) of three (3) residents, (Resident #1 and Resident #3), reviewed for care planning, the facility failed to ensure Resident Care Conferences in accordance with facility policy.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation, interviews, and policy review, for one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for abuse ( Resident #2), the facility failed to ensure that allegations of neglect and abuse were reported to the state agency in accordance with facility policy.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation, interviews, and policy review, for one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for abuse ( Resident #2), the facility failed to ensure that allegations of neglect and abuse were investigated in accordance with facility policy.
- D Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for one (1) of two (2) residents (Resident #1) reviewed for mistreatment, the facility failed to ensure the residents were provided social services support timely after an allegation of abuse/neglect.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation, interviews, and policy review for one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for infection control, (Resident #2), the facility failed to ensure isolation precautions were put into place in a timely manner.
December 13, 2023Standard inspection · 9 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the clinical record, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #25) reviewed for choices, the facility failed to honor an out of bed time preference to attend scheduled morning recreational activities.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure kitchen staff wore appropriate hair restraints and performed hand hygiene.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 1 sampled residents (Resident #95) receiving hemolytic (blood) treatments and who was on a fluid restriction, the facility failed to notify the medical provider when the fluid restriction exceeded physician orders.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, clinical record review and review of the facility policy for 1 of 2 sampled residents (Resident #62) reviewed for an alteration of skin condition, the facility failed to complete Braden scale assessments per policy.
- D Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the clinical record, and interviews for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #14) reviewed for communication and sensory issues, the facility failed to ensure services to replace a broken hearing aide.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, clinical record review and review of the facility policy for 1 of 2 sampled residents (Resident #36) reviewed for pressure ulcers, the facility failed to complete Braden scale assessments per policy.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, and facility policy for 1 of 2 sampled residents (Resident #59) reviewed for pain, the facility failed to ensure the Resident Care Plan (RCP) was comprehensive to include pain.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility policy, and interviews for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #95) receiving hemolytic (blood) treatments and who was on a fluid restriction, the facility failed to accurately identify total fluid intakes over a 24 hour period, failed to ensure fluid restriction parameter amounts for meals, medications, and by shift to abide with the fluid restriction, and failed to ensure an accurate fluid restriction amount in the Dietary Department.
- B Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, resident and staff interviews and facility policy for 1 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #2) reviewed for participation in care planning, the facility failed to ensure Resident #2 was invited to care plan meetings.
November 20, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy and interviews for one of three residents (Resident #1) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure care was provided safely to prevent a fall with fracture.
October 10, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy review, and interviews for one of three residents (Resident # 1) reviewed accidents, the facility failed to ensure a comprehensive care plan was developed timely to include impulsive behaviors for a resident with known polydipsia.
October 26, 2021Standard inspection · 11 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 1 of 24 residents (Resident #5) reviewed for advance directives, the facility failed to ensure the physician's order honored Resident #5's health care instructions for advanced directives.
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, clinical record review, and review of facility policy for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for a non pressure wound (Resident #338), the facility failed to monitor a wound.
- E Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record and interviews for two of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medication (Resident #58 and Resident #78), the facility failed to ensure physician orders were signed, reviewed and dated timely.
- E Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record and interviews for two of five residents (Resident #58 and Resident #78) reviewed for unnecessary medication, the facility failed to ensure Resident #58's and Resident #78's total program of care was reviewed by the physician and progress notes written at the required intervals.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, facility documentation and interviews the facility failed to ensure that foods were stored and prepared under sanitary conditions.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record and interviews for one of three residents reviewed for activities of daily living (Resident #72) the facility failed to ensure Resident #72 received assistance to maintain his/her dignity and for three residents (Resident #83, Resident #201, and Resident #337) who were in the vacinity during a NA to NA altercation, the facility failed to ensure 2 Nurse Aides conducted themselves professionally to provide a dignified environment for residents. 1. Resident #72's diagnoses included gastroesophageal reflux disease, dysphagia-oropharyngeal abnormal posture, mild cognitive impairment, and major depressive disorder. The Resident Care Plan (RCP) dated 10/15/21 identified Resident #72 as having a problem with alteration in health maintenance. Interventions included to maintain observation for complaints of abdominal pain, discomfort or vomiting. [...]
- D Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, review of the clinical record and review of facility documentation for one of three residents (Resident #78) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to provide assistance of one staff member for ambulation as per the plan of care.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of the clinical record, interviews and facility documentation for one of three residents (Resident #58) reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), the facility failed to ensure staff supervision for meals was provided as per the plan of care.
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, review of the clinical record and facility documentation for two of two residents (Resident #58 and Resident #78) reviewed for nutrition, the facility failed to ensure beverage substitutions were of similar nutritive value and failed to ensure beverages were provided as per meal card/plan of care.
- B Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and interviews for two of two residents (Resident #12 and Resident #24) reviewed for hospitalization, the facility failed to ensure the Ombudsman was notified of a hospital transfer.
- B Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, a written statement, facility documentation and interviews for 6 of 24 nursing shifts, the facility failed to ensure daily nurse staffing information was posted consistently. On 10/14/21, Person #2 indicated that the facility had not been consistently completing and posting daily staffing sheets in entirety. Person #2 identified the facility was completing the staffing sheets on a shift by shift basis and not for a 24 hour period. Observation on 10/18/21 at 10:00 AM identified that the posted daily nurse staffing form only included the staffing level for the 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM shift and lacked nurse staffing hours for the 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM shift and 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM shift. Further observations of the daily nurse staffing forms from 10/11/21 through 10/17/21 identified a total of 6 shifts that did not have nurse staffing data posted. [...]
Fire safety inspections
4 fire safety citations on file: 4 on December 13, 2023.
Every fire safety citation4 citations
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 | Fine | $10,033 |
| November 20, 2023 | Fine | $10,839 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.35 | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.37 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.15 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.98 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.00 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 43.5% | 37.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 44.4% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.86 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.44 on weekdays and 3.15 on weekends, 8% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 3.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.39 in April to June 2025 to 3.35 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.35 | 0.37 | 3.44 | 3.15 | 3.6% | 0 of 90 | 123 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.36 | 0.35 | 3.44 | 3.17 | 5.2% | 0 of 92 | 126 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.33 | 0.40 | 3.43 | 3.08 | 8.0% | 0 of 92 | 128 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.39 | 0.43 | 3.48 | 3.17 | 5.3% | 0 of 91 | 124 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Connecticut, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.66 | 0.61 | 3.80 | 3.31 | 6.0% | 1.3% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Connecticut | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.6 | 17.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.3 | 16.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.7 | 17.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.7 | 24.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 13.7 | 10.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: AMBERWOODS REHAB CENTER LLC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strasser, Rebecca | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 25% | 08/01/2023 |
| Strasser, Solomon | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 75% | 08/01/2023 |
| Strasser, Solomon | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 08/01/2023 | |
| Strasser, Rebecca | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/01/2023 | |
| Strasser, Solomon | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/01/2023 | |
| Zella Healthcare Consulting LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 08/01/2023 | |
| Barochia, Sanjay | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/24/2024 | |
| Cocozza, Renata | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/01/2023 | |
| Mundakal, Bella | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/01/2023 | |
| Strasser, Rebecca | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/01/2023 | |
| Strasser, Solomon | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/01/2023 | |
| Apex Global Solutions LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/01/2023 | |
| Guardian Consulting Services | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/01/2023 | |
| LTC Consulting Services LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/01/2023 | |
| Pharmscript of Ct LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/01/2023 | |
| Preferred Therapy Solutions LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/01/2023 | |
| Zella Healthcare Consulting LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/09/2025 | |
| Barochia, Sanjay | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/09/2025 | |
| Cocozza, Renata | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/01/2023 | |
| Mundakal, Bella | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/01/2023 | |
| Strasser, Rebecca | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/01/2023 | |
| Strasser, Solomon | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/01/2023 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 13 problems in this area, most recently on February 17, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on August 26, 2025: "Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on December 13, 2023: "Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on February 17, 2026: "Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.15 hours per resident per day, below the Connecticut average of 3.37.
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Connecticut contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Connecticut. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, 860-424-5200. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Connecticut DPH Nursing Home Site, survey findings by facility, where Connecticut publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Amberwoods of Farmington's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Amberwoods of Farmington 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Amberwoods of Farmington get at its last inspection?
- 8 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 26, 2025. The Connecticut average is 13.4.
- Has Amberwoods of Farmington been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $20,872 in the last three years.
- Does Amberwoods of Farmington accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Amberwoods of Farmington?
- CMS lists 22 owners and managers. Legal business name: AMBERWOODS REHAB CENTER LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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