GUILFORD HOUSE, THE

The Guilford House is a licensed nursing care facility located at 109 West Lake Avenue in Guilford, Connecticut, within South Central CT county. The facility operates under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid services. It maintains a total of 75 certified beds. The Guilford House holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS ratings are calculated using three component domains. The health inspection rating for this facility is 3 out of 5, reflecting results from standard state and federal inspection surveys conducted on-site. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, indicating reported staffing levels that exceed typical benchmarks for nursing homes nationwide. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, which is in line with the national average and is based on clinical data reported for resident health outcomes across multiple categories. The Guilford House is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term nursing care is available to eligible Connecticut residents who meet income and asset criteria established by the state. Individuals and families seeking specific information about coverage or payment options should contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor. When compared to national benchmarks, the Guilford House presents a mixed profile across its component ratings. Its overall 4-star rating is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The 5-star staffing rating is notably strong relative to the broader national distribution of nursing facilities, while the health inspection and quality measure ratings both fall at the midpoint of the 5-star scale. These data points are drawn from CMS's Nursing Home Care Compare program, which aggregates inspection records, staffing reports, and clinical quality indicators. The facility is listed as currently active and operational as of the most recent data update.