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Amberwoods of Farmington

416 COLT HIGHWAY, FARMINGTON, CT, 06032
(860) 677-1671
130 licensed beds
★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections2/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
130
CMS facility ID
075419
Care type
Nursing home
County
Capitol
Facility name
Amberwoods of Farmington
Street address
416 COLT HIGHWAY
City / state / ZIP
Farmington, CT 06032
Phone
(860) 677-1671

Amberwoods of Farmington is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Farmington, Connecticut. It is licensed for 130 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Connecticut (120 beds).

It is one of 5 senior care facilities in Farmington and 191 skilled nursing facilities across Connecticut. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Amberwoods of Farmington 42 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $20,872 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Strasser, Solomon
Direct owner · Governing body · Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 75% stake — since 2023
Strasser, Rebecca
Direct owner · Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 25% stake — since 2023
Apex Global Solutions Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Barochia, Sanjay
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Cocozza, Renata
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Guardian Consulting Services
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Ltc Consulting Services Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Mundakal, Bella
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Pharmscript of Ct Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Preferred Therapy Solutions Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Zella Healthcare Consulting Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1999-08-13
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
10 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$20,872 total
Last standard inspection
2025-08-26
Nurse staffing
3.4 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$494 per day (≈ $15,020/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
59% Medicaid · 5% Medicare · 36% private/other
Occupancy
87% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
1% above the CT median of $490/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
130
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-02-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-04-28
F-0726
D · No harm foundFrom a 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 2026-04-28
2025-08-26Health inspection8 citations
F-0644
B · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-09-29
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-09-29
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-09-29
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-09-29
F-0835
E · No harm found
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-09-29
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-09-29
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-09-29
F-0940
C · No harm found
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected 2025-09-29
6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (32 citations)
2024-09-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0657
F · No harm foundFrom a 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 2024-10-14
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0745
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-14
2023-12-13Health inspection9 citations
F-0561
E · No harm found
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
F-0580
D · No harm found
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
F-0657
B · No harm found
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
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-01-22
F-0685
D · No harm found
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2024-01-22
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-01-22
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-01-22
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-01-22
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-01-22
2023-11-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-23
2023-10-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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
2021-10-26Health inspection11 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2021-12-07
F-0578
E · No harm found
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
F-0623
B · No harm found
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
F-0659
D · No harm found
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected 2021-12-07
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2021-12-07
F-0684
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-12-07
F-0711
E · No harm found
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
F-0712
E · No harm found
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2021-12-07
F-0732
B · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2021-12-07
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safety
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
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-12-07
2023-12-13Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-01-30
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-01-30
K-0761
E · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-01-30
K-0918
D · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-01-30

Federal penalties

2024-09-11Fine$10,033
2023-11-20Fine$10,839
Total fines$20,872
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 075419.
What people say on Google.
4.6399 ratings on Google
★★★★★Mary Lou Bonfitto · 2026-03-29 · via Google

“From check-in to the visit with my mom, the people are welcoming and attentive. With much experience in other facilities, Amberwoods exceeds expectations. The facility is clean, and the refurbishment is bright and attractive. Check in and check out is easily completed. The meals seem enjoyable, and its presentation is very nice. When I was there, several people came in to make sure that my mot…”

★★★★Carolyn El-Amin · 2026-05-02 · via Google

“When I visited the Amberwoods of Farmington for the first time, I was impressed with the warm greetings of the receptionist and the nurses, but I noticed that it was rather shorthanded. It took quite a bit of time, getting some assistance for the patients. When I walked into the dining room, the patient that I visited was just sitting there waiting to eat. I fed her and she seemed to be very ha…”

★★★★★Charlotte Gregory · 2026-08-04 · via Google

“Room is very nice Staff friendly and warm to visitors. Was impressed with cleanliness of the facility. Someplace I wouldn’t mind going to for rehab if I needed to.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google
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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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