Amberwoods of FarmingtonCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 416 Colt Highway, Farmington, CT 06032
- CCN
- 075419
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 130
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 123
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Amberwoods of Farmington an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 26 Aug 2025. The latest survey cycle has 10 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Connecticut is 12. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $20,872 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
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Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Connecticut (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Capitol Planning Region median | Connecticut median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 65 homes in the planning region, 191 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Connecticut median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 26 Aug 2025 | 10 | 12 |
| Cycle 2 | 13 Dec 2023 | 15 | 13 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 13 | 7 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 10 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2026 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | F0726 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Aug 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | B | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 26 Aug 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 26 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 26 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 26 Aug 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | E | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 26 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 26 Aug 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 26 Aug 2025 | F0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | C | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 15 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | F | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | B | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 13 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 10 Oct 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2021 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2021 |
| 26 Oct 2021 | F0578 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2021 |
| 26 Oct 2021 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2021 |
| 26 Oct 2021 | F0659 | Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2021 |
| 26 Oct 2021 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2021 |
| 26 Oct 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2021 |
| 26 Oct 2021 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | E | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2021 |
| 26 Oct 2021 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2021 |
| 26 Oct 2021 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2021 |
| 26 Oct 2021 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2021 |
| 26 Oct 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2021 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2024 | Fine | $10,033 | |
| 20 Nov 2023 | Fine | $10,839 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Connecticut median | Connecticut average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.35 | 3.70 | 3.73 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.37 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.00 | 0.82 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.98 | 2.22 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.15 | 3.30 | 3.37 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 43.5%
- Nurse staff turnover, Connecticut median
- 35.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 44.4%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Connecticut median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 12.6% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.3% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.6% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.7% | 17.6% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Amberwoods Rehab Center LLC
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zella Healthcare Consulting LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Aug 2023 | |
| Apex Global Solutions LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Aug 2023 | |
| Guardian Consulting Services | Adp of the snf | 1 Aug 2023 | |
| LTC Consulting Services LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Aug 2023 | |
| Pharmscript of Ct LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Aug 2023 | |
| Preferred Therapy Solutions LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Aug 2023 | |
| Zella Healthcare Consulting LLC | Adp of the snf | 9 Apr 2025 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Capitol Planning Region
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at New Britain | New Britain | 5 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 24 Apr 2026 | |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at West Hartford | West Hartford | 3 of 5 | 19 | $24,453 | 18 Nov 2025 | |
| Monsignor Bojnowski Manor, Inc | New Britain | 3 of 5 | 11 | $21,991 | 4 Feb 2025 | |
| West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center | West Hartford | 5 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 29 Aug 2025 | |
| Apple Rehab Farmington Valley | Plainville | 2 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 3 Jun 2025 | |
| Hebrew Center for Health and Rehabilitation | West Hartford | 3 of 5 | 24 | $27,927 | 12 Jan 2026 | |
| Grandview Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterSpecial Focus Facility | New Britain | Not rated | 33 | $485,942 | 24 Jul 2025 | |
| Jefferson House | Newington | 5 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 28 Jan 2025 | |
| Jerome Home | New Britain | 5 of 5 | 11 | $8,018 | 10 Feb 2025 | |
| Avery Nursing Home/Noble Building | Hartford | 1 of 5 | 14 | $69,928 | 19 May 2025 | |
| Bel-Air Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Newington | 3 of 5 | 11 | $13,627 | 13 May 2025 | |
| Parkville Care Center | Hartford | 3 of 5 | 13 | $0 | 11 Apr 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Amberwoods of Farmington (CCN 075419). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/amberwoods-of-farmington-farmington-ct-075419/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Amberwoods of Farmington last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 17 Feb 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 2 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 13 Dec 2023.
- Who operates Amberwoods of Farmington?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names Zella Healthcare Consulting LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Amberwoods of Farmington a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Connecticut as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.