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AMBERWOODS OF FARMINGTON Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (FARMINGTON, Connecticut)

416 COLT HIGHWAY, FARMINGTON, Connecticut 06032

Phone: 8606771671

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
130
Avg Residents/Day
121.5
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Capitol
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall3/5
Health3/5
Staffing2/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityConnecticut AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.410.71-0.30
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.363.90-0.55
CMS Staffing Rating2/53.1/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover46.7%37.3%-

Health Citation History

38 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-02-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-17Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-26Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-26Administration DeficienciesAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-26Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-26Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-26Administration DeficienciesDevelop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-08-26Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-09-11Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2024-09-11Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-11Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-11Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-11Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-11Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-13Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-13Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-13Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-13Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-11-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2023-10-10Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-26Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-26Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-26Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-26Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-26Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-26Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesProvide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-26Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-26Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2021-10-26Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.B – Minimal Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

4 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2023-12-13Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-13Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-13Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-13Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$20,872
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
2
Number of Fines
2
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2024-09-11Fine$10,033-
2023-11-20Fine$10,839-

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