Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

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Located in the serene neighborhood of West Lake Avenue, Guilford, CT, The Guilford House is an exceptional senior living community that focuses on short-term rehabilitation services and long-term care. As a family-owned community, The Guilford House ensures quality care for its residents. The community features various floor plans including studio and studio deluxe and one-bedroom apartments.
The Guilford House boasts a skilled department of registered nurses, practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants to ensure that all the clinical needs of the seniors are met. The community also provides physical, occupational, speech, and massage therapy every day for the seniors’ welfare. Believing that food is necessary for success, the community serves healthy and hearty meals to satisfy its residents. The different departmental teams of the Guilford House work together to create a safe and comfortable community for its residents, considering their choices along the process.
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
43% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
50% of new residents, often for short stays.
6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Connecticut, the Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section conducts mandatory inspections and unannounced surveys to monitor the quality of care in long-term facilities.
12 routine inspections
15 with issues
4 without issues
Connecticut average: 13 visits/inspections
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
2.7 miles from city center
109 W Lake Ave, Guilford, CT 06437
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Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 7.6 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 31 | 8.8 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 100 | 7.8 | Yes |
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 51 | 49 | 100 | 18,472 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapist | 16 | 0 | 16 | 6,052 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 18 | 13 | 31 | 5,838 | 91 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 1 | 16 | 4,302 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 943 | 88 | 97% | 6.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 907 | 73 | 80% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 850 | 73 | 80% | 6.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 447 | 66 | 73% | 6.6 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 446 | 68 | 75% | 6.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 351 | 58 | 64% | 6.1 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 233 | 52 | 57% | 4.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 163 | 28 | 31% | 5.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 62 | 13 | 14% | 4.8 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 26 | 29% | 1.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 43 | 14 | 15% | 3.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
Source: CMS Health Citations (May 2019 – Sep 2025)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0602 | Corrected |
| Sep 22, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0580 | Corrected |
| Oct 15, 2024 | G | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Oct 23, 2023 | D | Environmental | F0921 | Corrected |
| Oct 23, 2023 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Oct 23, 2023 | C | Nursing Services | F0730 | Corrected |
| Oct 23, 2023 | D | Nutrition | F0803 | Corrected |
| Oct 23, 2023 | F | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Oct 23, 2023 | D | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Oct 23, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0692 | Corrected |
| Oct 23, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0695 | Corrected |
| Oct 23, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0698 | Corrected |
| Oct 23, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0842 | Corrected |
| Oct 23, 2023 | B | Resident Rights | F0623 | Corrected |
| Oct 23, 2023 | B | Resident Rights | F0625 | Corrected |
| Sep 27, 2021 | E | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Sep 27, 2021 | E | Quality of Care | F0694 | Corrected |
| Sep 27, 2021 | D | Resident Rights | F0565 | Corrected |
| Sep 27, 2021 | D | Resident Rights | F0572 | Corrected |
| Sep 27, 2021 | D | Resident Rights | F0574 | Corrected |
| Sep 27, 2021 | D | Resident Rights | F0577 | Corrected |
| Sep 27, 2021 | D | Resident Rights | F0585 | Corrected |
| May 17, 2019 | D | Administration | F0773 | Corrected |
| May 17, 2019 | E | Administration | F0838 | Corrected |
| May 17, 2019 | E | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| May 17, 2019 | D | Infection Control | F0883 | Corrected |
| May 17, 2019 | E | Nutrition | F0804 | Corrected |
| May 17, 2019 | D | Nutrition | F0808 | Corrected |
| May 17, 2019 | D | Pharmacy | F0757 | Corrected |
| May 17, 2019 | D | Quality of Care | F0676 | Corrected |
| May 17, 2019 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| May 17, 2019 | D | Resident Rights | F0580 | Corrected |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
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Historical financial and operational data for The Guilford House based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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