The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
GUILFORD HOUSE, THE
GUILFORD, CT · Medicare-certified · 75 beds
Needs attention
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Guilford House has a 4-star overall rating, with strong staffing (5 stars; 4.44 hours per resident per day vs. the 4.1 benchmark) but middling health inspection and quality ratings at 3 stars each. It also had $8,824 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty, with cited issues involving accident hazards, food handling, and IV fluid administration.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.4424 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 22, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $8,824recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4424.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.69
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.05
- Nurse aides
- 2.70
- Weekend nursing
- 4.29
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 39%
Registered nurse turnover: 18%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
13.3%15.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.5%4.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.1%7.4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5.7%2.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
42.3%20.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
34.7%28.1%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.3%12.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.5%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
6.4%1.4%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24%35.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
14%25%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
80.7%81.6%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—70.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
83.3%82.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure IV fluids were given safely and appropriately when needed. Cited September 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 694 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited May 2019 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited May 2019 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,824 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,824 in total fines.
- $8,824
Federal fine
Oct 15, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Occupancy
- 72.3 residents on an average day (96% of 75 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 51 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.