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Nursing Home

The Guilford House

Nursing Home

The Guilford House

109 W Lake Ave, Guilford, CT 06437 View map
Overview of The Guilford House

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.

(203) 488-9142

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
4/5
Connecticut average: 3.4/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
3/5
Connecticut average: 3.1/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
5/5
Connecticut average: 3.4/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
3/5
Connecticut average: 3.6/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
4h 47m per day

This home provides 18% more nursing time per resident than the Connecticut average.

Connecticut average: 4h 4m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 45m per day 42m per day 41m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 43m per day 2h 17m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 4h 1m per day 3h 25m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 8m per day 5m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 35m per day 28m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 75

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Connecticut average
Occupancy rate 94.7%
Residents per day (avg) 72
Occupancy rate
94.7%
Residents per day (avg)
72

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

43% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

50% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$13.9M
Operating loss
-$1.1M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$13,898,394.00
Operating loss
$-1,064,610.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.0M
43.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.9M
Total costs $15.0M
Years in operation
18 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 32 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Services

Alzheimers
Cardiac; Orthopedic And Stroke
Hospice
Iv Therapy
Outpatient Therapy
Pain Management
Recreation
Rehabilitation Therapy

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
95%
In line with Connecticut average
Occupied beds
71 / 75
Average residents 102 per day

License details

Facility type
Chronic & Convalescent Nursing Home
Status Active
Issuance January 10, 2008
Expiration September 30, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 2264
CMS Certification Number: 75235

Room costs

Private Room (23 rooms) $540 per day
Semi-Private Room (52 rooms) $255 per day

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Languages Spoken

Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish

Staff Composition (State Data)

Admin
4 FTE
Registered Nurse
14 FTE
Licensed Practical Nurse
14 FTE
Nursing Assistant
39 FTE
Recreation
1 FTE
Social Services
1 FTE
Food Service Supervisor
1 FTE
Physical Therapy
5 FTE
Occupational Therapy
4 FTE
Speech Therapy
1 FTE
Dietary
10 FTE
Other Staff
18 FTE

Additional Policies & Features

Religious Services: Catholic, Jewish

Inspection History

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.

18 visits/inspections

12 routine inspections

Breakdown by inspection type
  • 2 renewal/recertification inspections
  • 4 licensing inspections
  • 14 plans of correction
  • 5 statements of deficiencies

Results

15 with issues

4 without issues

Connecticut average: 13 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date:November 21, 2025

Inspection history

01-12-2021 Plan of Correction
01-22-2024 Inspection Report
01-22-2024 Inspection Report
01-22-2024 Inspection Report
02-18-2022 Inspection Report
03-04-2021 Plan of Correction
03-31-2025 Inspection Report
04-22-2024 Inspection Report
04-22-2024 Plan of Correction
05-28-2025 Inspection Report
05-28-2025 Plan of Correction
06-09-2021 Plan of Correction
06-09-2021 Statement of Deficiencies
06-09-2021 Statement of Deficiencies
06-14-2020 Statement of Deficiencies
07-24-2020 Statement of Deficiencies
07-24-2020 Statement of Deficiencies
07-28-2025 Plan of Correction
08-13-2019 Plan of Correction
08-13-2025 Inspection Report
09-22-2025 Inspection Report
10-10-2025 Inspection Report
10-20-2022 Plan of Correction
10-20-2022 Plan of Correction
10-25-2023 Inspection Report
10-25-2023 Inspection Report
11-18-2024 Inspection Report
11-18-2024 Plan of Correction
11-19-2025 Plan of Correction
11-21-2025 Inspection Report
11-22-2023 Plan of Correction
11-23-2021 Inspection Report
12-22-2023 Inspection Report
12-29-2020 Inspection Report
12-29-2020 Plan of Correction
12-29-2020 Plan of Correction
12-31-2024 Inspection Report

58 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Inspection Report Summary for The Guilford House

Most inspections at this facility found no deficiencies, including the most recent complaint investigation on October 10, 2025, which was clean. However, earlier in September 2025, inspectors identified issues related to resident rights and property misappropriation, though no serious harm occurred and the staff member involved was terminated. Past deficiencies have included resident safety concerns such as failure to prevent falls and timely family notification, infection control lapses, medication and dietary monitoring problems, and documentation errors. Several complaint investigations were substantiated, but many others found no violations. The facility’s record shows improvement over time, with recent reports showing fewer and less severe deficiencies compared to earlier years.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Connecticut average 5.7


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations 32

Connecticut average 32

Citations per inspection
6.4

Connecticut average 5.82


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

29 of 32 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 32 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 1
43% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.7

0 critical citations More info Connecticut average: 0.3

1 serious citation More info Connecticut average: 0.7

28 moderate citations More info Connecticut average: 28.8

3 minor citations More info Connecticut average: 2.3
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Sep 22, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Sep 22, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Oct 15, 2024
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Info Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions. Oct 23, 2023
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Connecticut The information below is reported by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section.

2 facilities compared · CMS & CT Dept. of Health data · Updated Mar 2026

The Guilford House
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Guilford
75
88.6%
+6%
4.78
-25%
+20%
1
32
1
72
A+
32
Moffie, Calvin
$13,9M
$6,0M
43.5%
75235
Advanced Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

New Haven (The Hill)
226
92.0%
+10%
3.94
-
+30%
-1%
1
69
3
213
A+
85
Gewirtz, Esther
$29,8M
$14,0M
46.9%
75348

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Address 2.7 miles from city center — 10.35 miles to nearest hospital (PACT Gastroenterology Center | Hamden)

Address 109 W Lake Ave, Guilford, CT 06437

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 194
Employees 127
Contractors 67
Staff to resident ratio 2.85:1
52% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average ratio: 1.88:1

Avg staff/day 60
Average shift 7.6 hours
0% compared with Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 7.5 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 41,228
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 16
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 31
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 100
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

5.3%

2,192 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 49 Licensed Practical Nurse: 13 Feeding Assistant: 1 Registered Nurse: 1 Other Physician: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant514910018,47291100%7.8
Physical Therapist160166,05291100%7.2
Licensed Practical Nurse1813315,83891100%8.8
Registered Nurse151164,30291100%7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician6069438897%6.8
Other Dietary Services Staff3039077380%6.9
Physical Therapy Assistant5058507380%6.6
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Dietitian1015126470%8
Mental Health Service Worker1015126470%8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist3034476673%6.6
Respiratory Therapist2024466875%6.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist1013515864%6.1
Feeding Assistant0112335257%4.5
Occupational Therapy Aide1011632831%5.8
Medical Director011621314%4.8
Other Physician011472629%1.8
Qualified Social Worker202431415%3.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112433%8
100 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
16 Physical Therapist
% of Days 100%
31 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
16 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 97%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 80%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 80%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 70%
3 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 73%
2 Respiratory Therapist
% of Days 75%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 64%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 57%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 31%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%
1 Other Physician
% of Days 29%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 15%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
68 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
10 residents (14.7%)
Medicaid
38 residents (55.9%)
Private pay or other
20 residents (29.4%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 12.1
17% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 10.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 29.1
38% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 21.1

Long-stay resident measures
Average Connecticut avg: 3.2 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 26.0%
38% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 18.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 22.5%
17% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 19.2%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 38.9%
56% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 24.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.9%
13% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 3.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.9%
36% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 4.6%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.5%
10% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.4%
14% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 6.3%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 6.0%
61% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 15.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 8.8%
49% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 17.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 75.6%
14% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 87.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.3%
5% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 93.5%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.67
27% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 2.10

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.62
59% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.53

Short-stay resident measures
Average Connecticut avg: 3.3 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 70.6%
In line with Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 70.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.4%
57% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 70.2%
In line with Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 69.8%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 24.9%
In line with Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 25.0%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 11.9%
7% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 11.1%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.2%
60% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 42.2%
21% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 69.0%
36% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

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)

Total fines amount $9K
80% lower than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: $44K

Number of fines 1
43% fewer fines than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $9K
Connecticut average $44K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 15, 2024
$9K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

CHCPE

Age 65+, Connecticut resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

State-funded: ~$1,600/month; Medicaid: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$1,600 (state), $2,000 (Medicaid, individual).

Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.

Statewide Respite Care Program

CT Respite Care

Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.

~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

$40,000 (individual).

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

Age 62+, Connecticut resident, frail but not needing 24/7 care, resides in CHSP-eligible housing.

~$41,000/year (individual, adjusted annually).

Not specified; focus is income-based.

Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Connecticut resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (individual, QMB); ~$3,380/month (SLMB); ~$3,598/month (ALMB)—adjusted annually.

None since 2023 policy change.

Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Connecticut SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Connecticut resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; limited slots (~500/year).

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