Facility WatchInspection records for every certified US nursing home
Guilford House, the
109 West Lake Avenue Guilford, CT 06437 (203) 488-9142
CCN
075235
Certified beds
75
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Nurse staffing
4.64
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 0.74 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover: 40% a year
Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.
Inspection history
Inspected September 22, 2025
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0580No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 21, 2025
D
F0602No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 21, 2025
Inspected October 15, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
G
F0689Actual harm · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 6, 2024
Inspected January 8, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0600No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 28, 2024
Inspected October 23, 2023
12 citations · Health
B
F0623No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 11, 2023
B
F0625No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 11, 2023
C
F0730No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Widespread
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 11, 2023
D
F0692No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 11, 2023
D
F0695No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 11, 2023
D
F0698No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 11, 2023
D
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 11, 2023
D
F0803No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 11, 2023
D
F0842No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 11, 2023
D
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 11, 2023
D
F0921No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 11, 2023
F
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 11, 2023
Inspected June 20, 2023
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0602No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 31, 2023
D
F0658No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 31, 2023
Inspected September 27, 2021
7 citations · Health
D
F0565No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2021
D
F0572No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2021
D
F0574No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2021
D
F0577No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2021
D
F0585No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2021
E
F0694No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2021
E
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 17, 2021
Inspected May 17, 2019
10 citations · Health
D
F0550No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 7, 2019
D
F0580No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 26, 2019
D
F0676No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 12, 2019
D
F0757No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 12, 2019
D
F0773No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 7, 2019
D
F0808No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 7, 2019
D
F0883No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 12, 2019
E
F0804No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 7, 2019
E
F0838No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 26, 2019
E
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 7, 2019