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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.
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
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.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
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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 |
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
6.4 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
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Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
38% above Connecticut average.
17% above Connecticut average.
56% above Connecticut average.
13% above Connecticut average.
36% below Connecticut average.
10% below Connecticut average.
61% below Connecticut average.
49% below Connecticut average.
14% below Connecticut average.
5% above Connecticut average.
14% below Connecticut average.
57% worse than Connecticut average 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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Last updated: Jan 2026
Historical financial and operational data for The Guilford House based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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