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Guilford House, The
109 West Lake Avenue, Guilford, CT 06437
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Guilford House, The is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Guilford, Connecticut, certified for 75 beds and caring for about 72 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Connecticut median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 8, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 44.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 29.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $9K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Connecticut median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 39.2%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | South Central Ct Co. median | Connecticut median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 33 | 39 | 35 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 44.0 | 38.3 | 29.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39.2% | 39.8% | 35.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,824 | $8,021 | $8,021 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (23 in the county, 191 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Connecticut average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 23 Oct 2023, 27 Sep 2021.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×23 E ×5 F ×1 B ×2 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 22 Sep 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Jan 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2023 |
| 23 Oct 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2023 |
| 23 Oct 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2023 |
| 23 Oct 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2023 |
| 23 Oct 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2023 |
| 23 Oct 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2023 |
| 23 Oct 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2023 |
| 23 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2023 |
| 23 Oct 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2023 |
| 23 Oct 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | C | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2023 |
| 23 Oct 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2023 |
| 23 Oct 2023 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | B | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Sep 2021 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2021 |
| 27 Sep 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2021 |
| 27 Sep 2021 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2021 |
| 27 Sep 2021 | F0572 | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2021 |
| 27 Sep 2021 | F0574 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2021 |
| 27 Sep 2021 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2021 |
| 27 Sep 2021 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2021 |
| 17 May 2019 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2019 |
| 17 May 2019 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2019 |
| 17 May 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2019 |
| 17 May 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2019 |
| 17 May 2019 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2019 |
| 17 May 2019 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2019 |
| 17 May 2019 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2019 |
| 17 May 2019 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2019 |
| 17 May 2019 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2019 |
| 17 May 2019 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2024 | Fine | $8,824 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Connecticut average. Turnover: nursing staff 39.2%, RNs 18.2%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Connecticut median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 28.9% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 4.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.7% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 25.3% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.4% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.1% | 17.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: West Lake Properties Llc.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in South Central Ct County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Woods | North Branford | 50 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 30.0 | — | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Grimes Center | New Haven | 114 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 19.3 | — | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Milford Health and Rehabilitation Center | Milford | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 17.5 | $19K | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At the Willows | Woodbridge | 90 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 27.8 | — | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Civita Care Center At West River | Milford | 120 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 21.7 | — | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Leeway, Inc | New Haven | 30 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 23 | 76.7 | — | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | East Haven | 90 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 34 | 37.8 | — | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Hamden Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Hamden | 153 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 24.2 | — | 13 Feb 2026 |
All 23 facilities in South Central Ct County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Guilford House, The been cited for?
33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Connecticut median is 35 per facility.
Has Guilford House, The been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $9K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Guilford House, The compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day against a Connecticut median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Guilford House, The?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Guilford House, The last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Oct 2023.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.