Amberwoods of Farmington
416 Colt Highway · Farmington, CT · 06032 · 8606771671
130 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Everything on this page plus the full citation-by-citation history with inspector findings, the complete penalty record, staffing vs benchmarks, side-by-side nearby comparisons, and the printable tour checklist. One PDF, emailed in minutes, yours to keep and share with family.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.17 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $20,872 |
Inspection citations (38 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 26, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 26, 2025
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E August 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B August 26, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C August 26, 2025
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Administration
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Actual harm · G September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 13, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 13, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B December 13, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 11, 2024 | Fine | $10,033 |
| November 20, 2023 | Fine | $10,839 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075419 · certified since August 13, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.