Nursing homeActive
Guilford House, The
109 West Lake Avenue, Guilford, CT 06437203488914275 certified beds · 72 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2019
Deficiencies
33
● 3● 29● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$8,824
1 fine
Last survey
2025-09-22
Complaint
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 3
Staffing 5
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Connecticut Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-22 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-15 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-08 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-23 | Standard | 390 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-09-27 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-05-17 | Standard | 0100 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Connecticut Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-21Record 075235-20250922-F580
F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-21Record 075235-20250922-F602
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-12-06Record 075235-20241015-F689
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-28Record 075235-20240108-F600
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-11Record 075235-20231023-F692
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-11Record 075235-20231023-F695
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-11Record 075235-20231023-F698
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-11Record 075235-20231023-F761
F803Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-11Record 075235-20231023-F803
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-11Record 075235-20231023-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-11Record 075235-20231023-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-11Record 075235-20231023-F880
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-11Record 075235-20231023-F921
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-11Record 075235-20231023-F623
F625Notify 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.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-11Record 075235-20231023-F625
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-11Record 075235-20231023-F730
F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-17Record 075235-20210927-F565
F572Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-17Record 075235-20210927-F572
F574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-17Record 075235-20210927-F574
F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-17Record 075235-20210927-F577
F585Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-17Record 075235-20210927-F585
F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-17Record 075235-20210927-F694
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-17Record 075235-20210927-F812
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-07Record 075235-20190517-F550
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-26Record 075235-20190517-F580
F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-12Record 075235-20190517-F676
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-12Record 075235-20190517-F757
F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-07Record 075235-20190517-F773
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-07Record 075235-20190517-F804
F808Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-07Record 075235-20190517-F808
F838Conduct 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-26Record 075235-20190517-F838
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-07Record 075235-20190517-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-12Record 075235-20190517-F883
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-15 | Civil money penalty | $8,824 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.69
Facility
Connecticut
National
Connecticut 0.69 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.44
Facility
Connecticut
National
Connecticut 3.73 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.29
Facility
Connecticut
National
Connecticut 3.37 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover39%
Facility
Connecticut
National
Connecticut 37% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover18%
Facility
Connecticut
National
Connecticut 39% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Connecticut | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 6.4% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.7% | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 16.1% | 17.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 28.9% | 18.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.6% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 11.5% | 17.6% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moffie, Calvin Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Dolce, Tim Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Moffie, Calvin Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Moffie, Calvin Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Connecticut.
No county cost figures on file for South Central Ct.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Woods North Branford | 1.4 mi | 2025-09-04 | 0140 |
| Apple Rehab Guilford Guilford | 4.4 mi | 2025-11-18 | 1180 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Madison Madison | 4.8 mi | 2025-08-25 | 2371 |
| Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation At Branford Hills Branford | 7.1 mi | 2026-05-19 | 3222 |
| Montowese Center For Health & Rehabilitation North Haven | 7.6 mi | 2026-01-27 | 0481 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |