Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation
99 South Canaan Rd, Canaan, CT 06018 · (860) 824-5137
Non profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2024, found 8 citations (the Connecticut average is 13.4). It was fined 4 times in the last three years, $50,180 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 28, 2024 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.August 28, 2024 · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.August 28, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.August 28, 2024 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.August 28, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.August 28, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.August 28, 2024 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.August 28, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 28, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 7, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.November 7, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.November 7, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 25, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $25,490May 4, 2026
- Fine of $4,938February 20, 2024
- Fine of $4,938February 12, 2024
- Fine of $14,814January 22, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Connecticut average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.18 | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.74 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.82 | 0.82 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.62 | 2.22 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 28.9% | 37.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 74.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Village Crest Center for Health & Rehabilitation New Milford · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Candlewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center New Milford · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Noble Horizons Salisbury · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Sharon Center for Health & Rehabilitation Sharon · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Torrington Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC Torrington · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.