Guilford House, The
Guilford, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075235) · 75 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,824
Phone: (203) 488-9142 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Guilford House has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Connecticut state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Guilford House reports total nurse staffing of 4.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.2%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine on record for Guilford House totaling $8,824.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the data provided.
About this facility
Guilford House, The is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Guilford, South Central Ct, Connecticut, first approved for participation on December 18, 1974. The facility is licensed for 75 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 72.3 residents. It operates under for-profit, limited liability company ownership, and CMS records show no ownership change in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Guilford House holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its component ratings are: health inspection, 3 stars; quality measures, 3 stars; and staffing, 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.44 per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,824.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided for this facility, and no Special Focus Facility designation is noted in the data provided.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on CMS Medicare Care Compare for the most current information, as this profile reflects CMS data at time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Guilford House has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.44 hours per resident per day, with 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 39.2%; its staffing rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,824.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Guilford House has 75 certified beds with an average daily census of 72.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit, limited liability company; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on December 18, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Guilford House scores 4, 3, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the data provided; contact the facility at 2034889142 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the data provided; contact the facility at 2034889142 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075235?state=CT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.