Nursing homeActive
Amberwoods Of Farmington
416 Colt Highway, Farmington, CT 060328606771671130 certified beds · 123 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
7
since 2021
Deficiencies
38
● 5● 31● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$20,872
2 fines
Last survey
2026-02-17
Complaint
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 2
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Connecticut Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-08-26 | Standard | 260 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-09-11 | Complaint | 051 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-12-13 | Standard | 180 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-20 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-10 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-10-26 | Standard | 290 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Connecticut Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-28Record 075419-20260217-F689
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-28Record 075419-20260217-F726
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-29Record 075419-20250826-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-29Record 075419-20250826-F689
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-29Record 075419-20250826-F812
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-29Record 075419-20250826-F835
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-29Record 075419-20250826-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-29Record 075419-20250826-F883
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-29Record 075419-20250826-F644
F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Records
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-29Record 075419-20250826-F940
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-10-14Record 075419-20240911-F689
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-14Record 075419-20240911-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-14Record 075419-20240911-F610
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity FStandard
Care planningRecords
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-14Record 075419-20240911-F657
F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-14Record 075419-20240911-F745
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-14Record 075419-20240911-F880
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-22Record 075419-20231213-F561
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-22Record 075419-20231213-F580
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-22Record 075419-20231213-F684
F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-22Record 075419-20231213-F685
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-22Record 075419-20231213-F686
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-22Record 075419-20231213-F697
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-22Record 075419-20231213-F698
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-22Record 075419-20231213-F812
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-22Record 075419-20231213-F657
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-10-23Record 075419-20231120-F689
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-14Record 075419-20231010-F656
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-07Record 075419-20211026-F550
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-07Record 075419-20211026-F578
F659Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-07Record 075419-20211026-F659
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-07Record 075419-20211026-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-07Record 075419-20211026-F684
F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-07Record 075419-20211026-F711
F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-07Record 075419-20211026-F712
F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-07Record 075419-20211026-F806
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-07Record 075419-20211026-F812
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-07Record 075419-20211026-F623
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Staffing
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-07Record 075419-20211026-F732
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-11 | Civil money penalty | $10,033 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-11-20 | Civil money penalty | $10,839 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.37
Facility
Connecticut
National
Connecticut 0.69 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.35
Facility
Connecticut
National
Connecticut 3.73 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.15
Facility
Connecticut
National
Connecticut 3.37 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover44%
Facility
Connecticut
National
Connecticut 37% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover44%
Facility
Connecticut
National
Connecticut 39% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Connecticut | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.6% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 4.2% | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 15.7% | 17.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 12.6% | 18.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.5% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 17.7% | 17.6% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strasser, Rebecca Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 25% | — | — |
| Strasser, Solomon Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 75% | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| Apex Global Solutions LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Barochia, Sanjay Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cocozza, Renata Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Guardian Consulting Services Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ltc Consulting Services LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mundakal, Bella Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pharmscript Of Ct LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preferred Therapy Solutions LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Strasser, Rebecca Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Strasser, Rebecca Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Strasser, Solomon Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Strasser, Solomon Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Strasser, Solomon Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zella Healthcare Consulting LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Connecticut.
No county cost figures on file for Capitol.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At New Britain New Britain | 1.1 mi | 2026-04-24 | 2191 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At West Hartford West Hartford | 1.6 mi | 2026-05-11 | 2511 |
| Monsignor Bojnowski Manor, Inc New Britain | 3.3 mi | 2026-03-02 | 3131 |
| Grandview Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center New Britain | 4.2 mi | 2026-05-06 | 0656 |
| Jerome Home New Britain | 4.2 mi | 2025-07-25 | 1111 |
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One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |