Amberwoods Of Farmington

Amberwoods Of Farmington is a nursing home community in Farmington, CT.

Information last verified: June 11, 2026

416 Colt Highway, Farmington, CT 06032

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 143 reviews

5 stars

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4 stars

12

3 stars

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2 stars

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1 stars

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Overall Review of Amberwoods Of Farmington

common 28 reviews mention this

Staff kindness is the biggest theme

Residents most often describe staff as kind, caring, and responsive to needs.

Across many reviews, residents and families describe staff who are professional, compassionate, and attentive to day-to-day requests. Several people mention being treated with respect and dignity, and a number of reviews call out specific staff members or roles as especially helpful. Even among more critical reviews, the CNA effort is sometimes described as caring, even when the overall experience is not.

common 22 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness and renovations matter

Many reviewers praise a clean environment and note recent improvements.

A recurring point in the reviews is how clean and well-kept the facility feels, with multiple mentions of bright, spotless, or immaculate areas. Several reviews also describe renovations or updates that made the building look and feel more modern. A smaller number of negative reviews disagree and cite odors or cleanliness problems, so it’s not unanimous.

common 16 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy help residents progress

Residents and families frequently credit therapy teams with meaningful progress.

Many reviews highlight rehabilitation and therapy as a strong part of the stay, including physical and occupational therapy. People describe improvements such as regaining strength, walking with assistance, and making gains after recent surgeries or hospital stays. A few reviews are less favorable on care execution, but the broader pattern is that therapy involvement and patience are repeatedly mentioned.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Food reviews range from praised meals to serious complaints.

Some reviewers say the food is good, delicious, or satisfying, and a number of families tie meal quality to comfort during recovery. At the same time, other reviews are critical, describing food as awful, substandard, or forgotten at mealtimes. Because the feedback is split, it appears to be a frequent area of difference from one resident experience to another.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Short staffing affects care timing

Some reviews report understaffing that delays help and services.

Several lower-rated reviews describe understaffing and resulting delays, including long waits for bathroom help or pain assistance and skipped meals. Other criticisms include inadequate attention that families had to escalate. These concerns run opposite to the many reviews that praise responsiveness, suggesting that staffing levels or workload may vary by time and unit.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

130 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Bradley International (17 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

Umashanker Devika MD - Tallwood Men's Health (0.7 miles)
Pinnacle Men's Health of Hartford (0.8 miles)
Consulting Ophthalmologists (0.8 miles)
UConn Dowling North (1.3 miles)
Jonathan Schreiber (1.5 miles)
Uconn Health System-Radiology (1.5 miles)
Lexington Cardiology Associates (3.3 miles)

Restaurants

Naples Pizza (1.6 miles)
McDonald's (2 miles)
P.F. Chang's China Bistro (2.1 miles)
McDonald's (3.4 miles)
J Timothy's Taverne (3.5 miles)
Max Burger (4.2 miles)
Restaurant Bricco (4.3 miles)

Parks

Stanley Quarter Park (1.8 miles)
Wolcott Park (3.4 miles)
Mill Pond Park (4 miles)
Fernridge Park (4.4 miles)
Norton Park (5.3 miles)
Elizabeth Park (6 miles)
Maxwell Park (6.7 miles)

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
Walgreens (3.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
Med Stat Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
Walgreens (3.8 miles)

Hospitals

The Hospital of Central Connecticut Cancer Center (3 miles)
Newington Veterans Hospital (3.5 miles)
Menla Holistic Health (6.4 miles)
St Francis Hospital (6.7 miles)
Infectious Disease Division (6.8 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (4.3 miles)
Aroma Joe's (5.4 miles)
Starbucks (5.7 miles)
Starbucks (5.8 miles)
Provision State Coffee (5.9 miles)
Starbucks (6.5 miles)
Starbucks (6.7 miles)

Places of Worship

Universalist Church of West Hartford (4.9 miles)
Emanuel Synagogue (6.7 miles)

Transportation

Amtrak (5.8 miles)

Theaters

Picture Show at Berlin (6.6 miles)

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