Nursing home
Amberwoods of Farmington
416 Colt Highway, Farmington, CT 06032 · Map
For profit - Limited Liability company · 130 certified beds
Amberwoods of Farmington is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Farmington, Connecticut. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (1/5 for staffing, 3/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.33 hours per resident per day, below the Connecticut average of 3.83. Its most recent inspection on Aug 26, 2025 cited 8 deficiencies.
- 3 fines totaling $30,952In CMS records: 3 total penalties.
CMS quality ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars is the highest quality.
How Amberwoods of Farmington compares
This facility vs. the Connecticut and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
| Metric | This facility | Connecticut avg | National avg | Compared with the state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 3.33 | 3.83 | 3.89 | below avg |
| RN staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 0.40 | 0.70 | 0.68 | below avg |
| Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 1.99 | 2.28 | 2.34 | below avg |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.4% | 37.9% | 46.4% | above avg |
| Deficiencies cited, last inspection | 8.0 | 12.8 | 9.5 | below avg |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
Staff turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is 46.4%.
Recent health inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
- Every deficiency from the February 17, 2026 inspection was corrected by April 28, 2026
Penalties in CMS records: 3 fines totaling $30,952, 3 total penalties.
What inspectors found at Amberwoods of Farmington
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
- Potential for harm
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Feb 17, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Feb 17, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Aug 26, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Aug 26, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies · Aug 26, 2025 · Full report (PDF)
Show all 12 deficiencies
- Potential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Aug 26, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Aug 26, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Aug 26, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Minimal
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Administration Deficiencies · Aug 26, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Minimal
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Aug 26, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Sep 11, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Sep 11, 2024 · Full report (PDF)
Read the full inspection reports on Medicare.gov Each inspection there has a “Read the full report” link with the inspectors’ written findings.
About this facility
- Address
- 416 Colt Highway
Farmington, CT 06032 - CMS certification #
- 075419
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 130
- Avg residents/day
- 128.2
- Provider type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- 1999-08-13
- Setting
- Urban
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Location and nearby
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Other public records
- Website says A memory care unit, respite stays, nurse 24 hours a day, works with hospice, diabetes care
Full public records, with dates and sources
Care and services
From the community’s website
What Amberwoods of Farmington says about itself, quoted from its own site. We have not checked these claims against licensing records. Ask about each one on a tour.
- Has a separate memory care unit, wing or neighborhood.
Willow Way is a specialized secured memory care neighborhood at Amberwoods of Farmington.
(page, checked Oct 15, 2026) - Offers respite or short-term stays.
Respite
(page, checked Oct 15, 2026) - Nurse on site: 24 hours a day.
24-hour Skilled Nursing Care
(page, checked Oct 15, 2026) - Offers hospice care on site or works with hospice providers.
Hospice
(page, checked Oct 15, 2026) - Offers diabetes care.
Diabetes Care
(page, checked Oct 15, 2026) - Apartment types named: private room, semi-private room.
dementia, with private and semi-private rooms furnished with familiar belongings, daily
(page, checked Oct 15, 2026)
Location and nearby care
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- John Dempsey Hospital Of The University Of Connect, Farmington. 3.6 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 3 of 5 stars. Location approximate.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at New Britain, New Britain. 1.1 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Athena Home Health & Hospice, Farmington. 0.2 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- CVS Pharmacy. 2.5 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 06032 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Dci - Uconn Dialysis Center, Farmington, 1.0 mile away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars)
Fmc Dialysis Center Of Newington, Newington, 2.8 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Davita Willard Avenue Dialysis, Newington, 2.9 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 15 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 06032.
Athena Home Health & Hospice, office in Farmington, 0.2 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 1 of 5 stars)
Brighton Hospice Connecticut, LLC, office in Farmington, 1.8 miles away, straight line
Hartford Healthcare At Home, office in East Hartford, 7.3 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 3 of 5 stars) - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- University Of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington. 3.6 miles away, straight line. 3 geriatric medicine doctors listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard risk
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
What we checked
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| Hurricane evacuation zone maps | Not in a mapped zone | |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| FEMA National Risk Index | Nothing on record | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| The community’s own website | See above |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amberwoods of Farmington a good nursing home?
CMS gives Amberwoods of Farmington an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, including 1/5 for staffing and 3/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
How is Amberwoods of Farmington staffed?
Amberwoods of Farmington reports 3.33 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Connecticut average of 3.83.
Has Amberwoods of Farmington had inspection problems?
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 8 deficiencies.
How many beds does Amberwoods of Farmington have?
Amberwoods of Farmington is certified for 130 beds.