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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 12th out of 65 homes in Connecticut.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 45m per day | ▲ 7% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 53m per day | ▲ 6% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 43m per day | ▲ 19% State avg: 2h 17m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 11m per day | ▲ 22% State avg: 3h 25m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 8m per day | ▲ 60% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 35m per day | ▲ 25% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
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.
Rank #49 / 71Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 71 homes in Connecticut.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Connecticut average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Higher than the Connecticut average: 84%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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Connecticut state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | CT Average | vs. CT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 94 | 19 | This facility has 395% more total deficiencies than a typical Connecticut nursing home (94 vs. CT avg 19).↑ 395% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2018.
| 11.8 | 2.4 | This facility has 392% more deficiencies per year than a typical Connecticut nursing home (11.8 vs. CT avg 2.4).↑ 392% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 5.2 | 1.5 | This facility has 247% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Connecticut nursing home (5.2 vs. CT avg 1.5).↑ 247% worse |
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | CT Average | vs. CT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 18 | 13 | This facility has 38% more total inspections than a typical Connecticut nursing home (18 vs. CT avg 13).↑ 38% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The facility’s inspection record is mixed, with repeated deficiencies related to resident notification, fall supervision, and misappropriation of property, despite no immediate jeopardy or fines. On October 10, 2025, the most recent inspection found no violations, but a September 22, 2025 complaint substantiated failures to notify family of a fall timely and prevent jewelry theft by staff. Earlier citations included multiple issues with infection control, medication management, and resident rights, showing some ongoing challenges but no worsening trend in recent months.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsConnecticut average 5.7
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
Connecticut average 32
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.
100% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 0.3
1
43% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 0.7
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Sep 22, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Sep 22, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Oct 15, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions.
Oct 23, 2023
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
The Guilford House is located in Guilford, Connecticut.
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2.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Guilford's city center to The Guilford House's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 10.35 miles to nearest hospital (PACT Gastroenterology Center | Hamden)
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
52% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average ratio: 1.88:1
0% compared with Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 7.5 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
2,192 contractor hours this quarter
| 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 Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
68Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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 averageConnecticut average: 10.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
29.1
38% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 21.1
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
26.0%
38% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 18.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
22.5%
17% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 19.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
38.9%
56% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 24.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.9%
13% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 3.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.9%
36% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%
10% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.4%
14% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 6.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
6.0%
61% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 15.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.8%
49% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 17.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
75.6%
14% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 87.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.3%
5% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 93.5%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.67
27% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 2.10
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.62
59% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.53
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
70.6%
In line with Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 70.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.4%
57% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
70.2%
In line with Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 69.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.9%
In line with Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 25.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
11.9%
7% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 11.1%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.2%
60% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
42.2%
21% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
69.0%
36% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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)
80% lower than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: $44K
43% fewer fines than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.7
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 0.1
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Oct 15, 2024 · $9K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 15, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
The information below is reported by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section.
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The Guilford House is in the Guilford neighborhood of Guilford.
The team at The Guilford House speaks Polish, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.
The Guilford House has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to CT state health department records, The Guilford House's license number is 2264.
According to CT state health department records, The Guilford House's license expires on September 30, 2026.
The Guilford House's occupancy is 95%.
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