Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation
Nursing Home · Canaan, CT
CMS certification number075202
Contact & location
99 South Canaan RDCanaan, CT 06018
Nw Hills County
- Phone
- (860) 824-5137
- ZIP code
- 06018 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 74.3 (62% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Robert C Geer Memorial Hospital INC
- Medicare certified since
- February 9, 1971
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.18 (state 3.73 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.74 (state 0.69 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.82 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.62 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.86 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 28.9 (state 37.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 15.4 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 28, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 13.4 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 18 health · 7 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-07 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-18 |
| 2024-11-07 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-18 |
| 2024-11-07 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-18 |
| 2024-08-28 | 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. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-03 |
| 2024-08-28 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-08-28 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-03 |
| 2024-08-28 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-03 |
| 2024-08-28 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-03 |
| 2024-08-28 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-03 |
| 2024-08-28 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-08-28 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-07-25 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2021-12-17 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-27 |
| 2021-12-17 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-27 |
| 2019-07-19 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-02 |
| 2019-07-19 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-02 |
| 2019-07-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-02 |
| 2019-07-19 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-02 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
3 penalties in the last three years, including $24,690 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-20 | Fine | $4,938 |
| 2024-02-12 | Fine | $4,938 |
| 2024-01-22 | Fine | $14,814 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Emmons, Cynthia (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Forfa, Edward (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fox, Eileen (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Herrick, Samuel (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kobylarz, Dennis (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Leifert, Lance (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| O'connell, Kevin (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Powell, David (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Robinson, Karin (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sok, James (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Solan, Richard (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fox, Eileen (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Leifert, Lance (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sok, James (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Solan, Richard (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| O'connell, Kevin (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Powell, David (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Connecticut.
How many beds does Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation have?
It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 74 residents per day.
Has Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $24,690 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation?
(860) 824-5137. The facility is located at 99 South Canaan RD, Canaan, CT 06018.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.