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Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation
99 South Canaan Rd, Canaan, CT 06018
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Canaan, Connecticut, certified for 120 beds and caring for about 74 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Connecticut median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 5, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 15.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 29.2.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $25K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Connecticut median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 28.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Nw Hills Co. median | Connecticut median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 40 | 35 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 15.0 | 39.8 | 29.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 28.9% | 35.5% | 35.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $24,690 | $11,190 | $8,021 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (9 in the county, 191 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Connecticut average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 28 Aug 2024, 17 Dec 2021.
Severity mix: D ×14 E ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0726 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Dec 2021 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2022 |
| 17 Dec 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2022 |
| 19 Jul 2019 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2019 |
| 19 Jul 2019 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2019 |
| 19 Jul 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2019 |
| 19 Jul 2019 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | Fine | $4,938 | |
| 12 Feb 2024 | Fine | $4,938 | |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Fine | $14,814 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Connecticut average. Turnover: nursing staff 28.9%, RNs 15.4%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Connecticut median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 34.9% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 6.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.2% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.4% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.9% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.4% | 17.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Robert C Geer Memorial Hospital Inc.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Nw Hills County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Center For Health & Rehabilitation | Sharon | 88 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 39.8 | — | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Torrington Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC | Torrington | 75 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 41 | 54.7 | — | 11 May 2026 |
| Village Crest Center For Health & Rehabilitation | New Milford | 95 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 27.4 | $24K | 6 May 2025 |
| Candlewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | New Milford | 148 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40 | 27.0 | $25K | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Havencare At Valerie Manorabuse icon | Torrington | 151 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 45 | 29.8 | — | 26 May 2026 |
| Noble HorizonsSFF Candidate | Salisbury | 91 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 51 | 56.0 | $152K | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Wolcott Hall Nursing Center, Inc | Torrington | 60 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 33 | 55.0 | $11K | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Havencare At Litchfield Woodsabuse icon | Torrington | 160 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 66 | 41.3 | $8K | 5 May 2026 |
All 9 facilities in Nw Hills County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation been cited for?
18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Connecticut median is 35 per facility.
Has Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $25K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a Connecticut median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 7 Nov 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 28 Aug 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.