AMBERWOODS OF FARMINGTON
416 COLT HIGHWAY, Farmington, CT 06032
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How AMBERWOODS OF FARMINGTON Compares
AMBERWOODS OF FARMINGTON is a 130-bed for-profit nursing facility in Farmington, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.6%) is above the Connecticut average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 130 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.3% — worse than the Connecticut average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.6% — worse than the Connecticut average of 3.4% (34% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.1% — better than the Connecticut average of 4.2% (26% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.2% — worse than the Connecticut average of 24.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Connecticut averages across 191 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AMBERWOODS OF FARMINGTON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AMBERWOODS OF FARMINGTON with other nursing homes in Farmington.
How is AMBERWOODS OF FARMINGTON addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is AMBERWOODS OF FARMINGTON doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.6% here versus 3.4% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help AMBERWOODS OF FARMINGTON keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.1% here versus 4.2% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does AMBERWOODS OF FARMINGTON maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 130 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AMBERWOODS OF FARMINGTON?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at AMBERWOODS OF FARMINGTON?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Farmington
Farmington sits in Hartford County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Connecticut as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 152,812 (17.1%)
- Median age
- 40.4 years
- Median household income
- $76,259
- Median home value
- $242,900
Demographics for Hartford County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Farmington.
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