Nursing Homes · Guilford, CT
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Guilford House, The
109 West Lake Avenue · Guilford, CT 06437 · 75 certified beds
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About Guilford House, The
Guilford House, The is a nursing home in Guilford, Connecticut. Its capacity is 75 beds, below the South Central CT County median of 114 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 35 citations, the most recent on September 22, 2025. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.50 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Guilford. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
4.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (35)
Records from May 2019 to September 2025.
September 27, 2021
Tag F0572Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 17, 2021.
September 27, 2021
Tag F0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 17, 2021.
September 27, 2021
Tag F0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 17, 2021.
September 27, 2021
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 17, 2021.
September 27, 2021
Tag F0585Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 17, 2021.
May 17, 2019
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 7, 2019.
May 17, 2019
Tag F0773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 7, 2019.
May 17, 2019
Tag F0808Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 7, 2019.
May 17, 2019
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 7, 2019.
May 17, 2019
Tag F0838Conduct 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 26, 2019.
May 17, 2019
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 12, 2019.
May 17, 2019
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 7, 2019.
May 17, 2019
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 26, 2019.
May 17, 2019
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 12, 2019.
May 17, 2019
Tag F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 12, 2019.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $8,824
October 15, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,824 against this nursing home on October 15, 2024.
Staffing
4.50 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.58 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Connecticut.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Guilford.
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