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Health Inspection Summary
Amberwoods of Farmington
416 Colt Highway
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-1671

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Deficiency Category
Inspection Date:
12/13/23
Complaint Reporting Period:
3/1/24 - 2/28/25
Inspection Date:
10/26/21
Complaint Reporting Period:
3/1/23 - 2/29/24
Inspection Date:
6/25/19
Complaint Reporting Period:
3/1/22 - 2/28/23
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies003
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies533
Infection Control Deficiencies001
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies123
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies030
Resident Rights Deficiencies232
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies120
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies002
Environmental Deficiencies000
Administration Deficiencies000

Detailed result for inspection on 12/13/23
Date of last standard health inspection:12/13/23Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 3/1/24 - 2/28/25
No complaint inspections
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 3/1/24 - 2/28/25
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:9
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Connecticut:11.8
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.6
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

12/13/231/22/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

12/13/231/22/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

12/13/231/22/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

12/13/231/22/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

12/13/231/22/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
No Infection Control Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

12/13/231/22/24
1 - Potential for minimal harm
Some
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
No Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

12/13/231/22/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

12/13/231/22/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

12/13/231/22/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
No Pharmacy Service Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.

Detailed result for inspection on 10/26/21
Date of last standard health inspection:10/26/21Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 3/1/23 - 2/29/24
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 3/1/23 - 2/29/24
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:13
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Connecticut:8.2
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.4
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

3/29/235/5/23
3 - Actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

10/26/2112/7/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

10/26/2112/7/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
No Infection Control Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

10/10/2311/14/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

10/26/2112/7/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

10/26/2112/7/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Post nurse staffing information every day.

10/26/2112/7/21
1 - Potential for minimal harm
Some

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

10/26/2112/7/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

10/26/2112/7/21
1 - Potential for minimal harm
Some

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.

10/26/2112/7/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

10/26/2112/7/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

10/26/2112/7/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

10/26/2112/7/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
No Pharmacy Service Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.

Detailed result for inspection on 6/25/19
Date of last standard health inspection:6/25/19Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 3/1/22 - 2/28/23
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 3/1/22 - 2/28/23
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:14
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Connecticut:8.5
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:8.7
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

12/5/221/16/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

12/5/221/16/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

6/25/198/5/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

1/24/232/16/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

9/26/2211/7/22
3 - Actual harm
Few

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

6/25/198/5/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

6/25/198/5/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

1/24/232/16/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

12/5/221/16/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

1/24/232/16/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
No Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

6/25/198/5/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

6/25/198/5/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
No Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

6/25/198/5/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

6/25/198/5/19
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Complaints and facility-reported incidents in the past 3 years
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

3/29/235/5/23
3 - Actual harm
Few

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

10/10/2311/14/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

12/5/221/16/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

12/5/221/16/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

1/24/232/16/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

9/26/2211/7/22
3 - Actual harm
Few

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

1/24/232/16/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

12/5/221/16/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

1/24/232/16/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection control inspection deficiencies in the past 3 years
This nursing home has not been cited for any deficiencies on infection control inspections in the last 3 years.
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