Cycle 1
Health 2025-08-26 · Fire 2025-08-26
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Farmington, CT
Amberwoods Of Farmington
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $30,952 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies
416 Colt Highway, Farmington, CT
(860) 677-1671
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
130
Certified beds
Average residents
128
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1999-08-13
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.40
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.94
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.99
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.08
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
62%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
51%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
2.1
0.7 pts better
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
1.5
0.1 pts worse
|
1.8
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
87.5%
12.5 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.1% |
93.5%
5.6 pts better
|
95.5%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.1% |
3.4%
1.7 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 13.4% |
17.1%
3.7 pts better
|
11.4%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.6% |
6.4%
0.2 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 19.3% |
17.3%
2 pts worse
|
19.6%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 19.7% |
19.4%
0.3 pts worse
|
16.7%
3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 7.7% |
18.1%
10.4 pts better
|
16.3%
8.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.8% |
18.4%
6.6 pts better
|
14.9%
3.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.9%
0.9 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.0% |
1.7%
0.7 pts better
|
1.7%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 22.3% |
24.8%
2.5 pts better
|
19.8%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.2% |
4.4%
1.2 pts better
|
5.1%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.8% |
70.5%
29.3 pts better
|
81.7%
18.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.6% |
11.1%
0.5 pts better
|
12.0%
1.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.8% |
1.5%
0.7 pts better
|
1.6%
0.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
69.7%
30.3 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 19.2% |
25.0%
5.8 pts better
|
23.9%
4.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-12-13 · Fire 2023-12-13
15 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-10-26 · Fire 2021-10-26
14 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-13
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-01-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-13
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-01-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-13
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-01-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-13
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-01-30
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-26
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-09-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-26
F835 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-09-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-26
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-09-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-26
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-09-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-26
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-09-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-26
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-09-29
C · Minimal harm
2025-08-26
F940 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected 2025-09-29
B · Minimal harm
2025-08-26
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-09-29
G · Actual harm
2024-09-11
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-11
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-10-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-11
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-10-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-11
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-10-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-11
F745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2024-10-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-11
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-13
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2024-01-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-13
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-01-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-13
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-01-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-13
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-01-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-13
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2024-01-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-13
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-01-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-13
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-01-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-13
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-01-22
B · Minimal harm
2023-12-13
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-01-22
G · Actual harm
2023-11-20
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-10
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-11-14
G · Actual harm
2023-03-29
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-05-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-26
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2021-12-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-26
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-12-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-26
F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2021-12-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-26
F712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2021-12-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-26
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-12-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-26
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2021-12-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-26
F659 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected 2021-12-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-26
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2021-12-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-26
F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2021-12-07
B · Minimal harm
2021-10-26
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2021-12-07
B · Minimal harm
2021-10-26
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2021-12-07
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$10,033
2024-09-11
Fine
Fine · fine $10,033
Fine
$10,839
2023-11-20
Fine
Fine · fine $10,839
Fine
$10,080
2023-03-29
Fine
Fine · fine $10,080
Fine
Ownership
Strasser, Solomon
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Strasser, Rebecca
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Barochia, Sanjay
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Cocozza, Renata
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mundakal, Bella
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Strasser, Rebecca
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Strasser, Rebecca
Corporate Officer · Individual
Strasser, Solomon
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Strasser, Solomon
Corporate Officer · Individual
Zella Healthcare Consulting LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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