Amberwoods of Farmington

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5

State avg 3.0

Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5

State avg 2.8

Staffing★★★★★ 2/5

State avg 3.2

Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5

State avg 3.6

Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing: 3.35 (state 3.73 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN): 0.37 (state 0.69 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses: 1.00 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides: 1.98 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total: 3.15 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover: 43.5 (state 37.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover: 44.4 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left: 0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection: August 26, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle): 10.0 (state 13.4 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints: 2
Citations on record (3 years): 38 health · 4 fire safety · includes actual harm

Date	Citation	Severity	Status
2026-02-17	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-04-28
2026-02-17	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. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-04-28
2025-08-26	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-09-29
2025-08-26	Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-09-29
2025-08-26	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-09-29
2025-08-26	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-09-29
2025-08-26	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-09-29
2025-08-26	Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-09-29
2025-08-26	Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. F0940 · Administration Deficiencies	C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm	Corrected 2025-09-29
2025-08-26	Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm	Corrected 2025-09-29
2024-09-11	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	G Actual harm	Corrected 2024-10-14
2024-09-11	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-14
2024-09-11	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-14
2024-09-11	Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-14
2024-09-11	Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. F0745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-14
2024-09-11	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-10-14
2023-12-13	Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-22
2023-12-13	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-22
2023-12-13	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-22
2023-12-13	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-22
2023-12-13	Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-22
2023-12-13	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-22
2023-12-13	Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-22
2023-12-13	Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-22
2023-12-13	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-22
2023-11-20	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	G Actual harm	Corrected 2023-10-23
2023-10-10	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-11-14
2021-10-26	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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-12-07
2021-10-26	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-12-07
2021-10-26	Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. F0711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-12-07
2021-10-26	Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-12-07
2021-10-26	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-12-07
2021-10-26	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-12-07
2021-10-26	Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. F0659 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-12-07
2021-10-26	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-12-07
2021-10-26	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2021-12-07
2021-10-26	Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm	Corrected 2021-12-07
2021-10-26	Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm	Corrected 2021-12-07

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $20,872 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-09-11	Fine	$10,033
2023-11-20	Fine	$10,839

Ownership & management

Name	Role	Since
Strasser, Rebecca (individual)	5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 25%
Strasser, Solomon (individual)	5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 75%
Apex Global Solutions LLC (organization)	Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Barochia, Sanjay (individual)	Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Cocozza, Renata (individual)	Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Guardian Consulting Services (organization)	Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
LTC Consulting Services LLC (organization)	Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mundakal, Bella (individual)	Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Pharmscript of CT LLC (organization)	Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Preferred Therapy Solutions LLC (organization)	Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Strasser, Rebecca (individual)	Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Strasser, Solomon (individual)	Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Zella Healthcare Consulting LLC (organization)	Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Strasser, Rebecca (individual)	Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Strasser, Solomon (individual)	Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Strasser, Solomon (individual)	Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Barochia, Sanjay (individual)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Cocozza, Renata (individual)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Mundakal, Bella (individual)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Strasser, Rebecca (individual)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Strasser, Solomon (individual)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Zella Healthcare Consulting LLC (organization)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Amberwoods of Farmington?

Amberwoods of Farmington has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Connecticut.

How many beds does Amberwoods of Farmington have?

It has 130 certified beds and cares for about 123 residents per day.

Has Amberwoods of Farmington been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $20,872 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Amberwoods of Farmington?

(860) 677-1671. The facility is located at 416 Colt Highway, Farmington, CT 06032.

Contact & location

Facility details