Home / Connecticut / Canaan
Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation
99 South Canaan Rd, Canaan, CT 06018 · Nw Hills County · (860) 824-5137
120 certified beds, about 74 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1971
Last standard inspection more than 2 years ago Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
2 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 075202 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 28, 2024, inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the Connecticut average is 13.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 18 health citations since July 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists 4 fines totaling $50,180 in the last three years; the largest was $25,490, and the latest is dated May 4, 2026.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.18 hours per resident per day, against 3.73 across Connecticut and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.74 of those hours.
28.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Connecticut average 37.4%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
407/19
212/21
107/24
808/24
311/24
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 18 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
14D
4E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
November 7, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for one of three residents (Resident #1) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to ensure the resident was free from verbal abuse.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for one of three residents (Resident #1) reviewed for abuse, the facility failed to ensure staff reported an allegation of mistreatment timely.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for one of three residents (Resident #2) reviewed for quality of care, the facility failed to ensure orders were accurately entered into the electronic medical record, resulting in staples not being removed timely in accordance with physician orders.
August 28, 2024Standard inspection · 8 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation, facility policy and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff education was completed and competencies up to date for the provision of Intravenous Therapy (IV) services.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and review of the facility policies, the facility failed to keep refrigerators at the appropriate temperatures for maintaining medications and for 2 of 2 medication rooms, the facility failed to dispose of expired medications.
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews for 3 of 5 sampled residents (Residents #4, #14 and #71) reviewed for immunizations, the facility failed to ensure pneumococcal vaccines were administered after obtaining consent.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility policy review and interviews for 1 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #21) reviewed for dementia care, the facility failed develop a care plan that identified a resident with dementia and individualized care needs and for (Resident #4) reviewed for nutrition, the facility failed to ensure daily weights were implemented according to the plan of care for a resident at risk for fluid overload and for 2 of 2 residents, (Resident #47 and # 278)) reviewed for medication administration, the facility failed to ensure medications were administered in accordance to the plan of care and for for 1 of 5 residents, (Resident #7) reviewed for unnecessary medications, the facility failed to report a significant change in blood pressure per plan of care and for 1 of 1 resident ( Resident # 60 reviewed for Hospice/ End of Life Services, the facility failed to [...]
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility policy review and interviews for 1 of 3 sampled residents reviewed for care planning for( Resident # 71), the facility failed to conduct a Resident Care Conference (RCC) within the appropriate timeframe and invite the resident's responsible party/ family and for 1 of 1 resident ( Resident # 60), reviewed for End of Life Services, the facility failed to revise the care plan to address the resident's wishes to received non prescribe foods for comfort.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observations and staff interviews for 1 of 5 Residents (#60) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure the resident's discharge summary physician's orders for aspiration precautions were transcribed to meet professional standards of practice.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of facility policy and staff interview for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #32) reviewed for Pressure Ulcer, the facility failed to ensure weekly skin assessments were completed per plan of care for a resident who developed a pressure ulcer.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, review of facility policy and interviews for 1 of 5 Residents (#60) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure a resident with at risk for aspiration while eating and drinking provided necessary supervision to ensure the resident did not have access to fluids not on recommended and failed to ensure all staff were educated and demonstrated the understanding of a resident's need for supervision while eating and drinking.
July 25, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation review, facility policy review, and interviews for one of three residents (Resident #1) reviewed for quality of care, the facility failed to ensure an RN assessment was performed timely after a change in condition was identified.
December 17, 2021Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility documentation review and interviews for the dining services, the facility failed to ensure fresh fruit were provided on a consistent basis.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observations, facility documentation review, and interviews for one of two residents (Resident #42) reviewed for accidents, the facility failed to ensure interventions were implemented in accordance with the plan of care.
July 19, 2019Standard inspection · 4 citations
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, review of facility policy and/or procedures, and interviews, for one of two Residents reviewed for impaired skin integrity (Resident #49), the facility failed to notify the physician and/or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in a timely manner when a change in condition was noted.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of facility documentation, for one sampled Resident reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADL), (Resident #61), the facility failed to ensure the Resident's Functional Maintenance Program for walking was consistently implemented.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical record, review of facility documentation, review of facility policy and/or procedures, and interviews, for one of four Residents reviewed for Nurse Staffing (Residents #46), the facility failed to ensure medication was administered as ordered and/or for one of two Residents reviewed for skin impairment, (Resident #49), the facility failed to provide a weekly tracking of a wound until resolution.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, interviews, and review of facility policy, for one of two Residents reviewed for Pressure Ulcers, (Resident #10), the facility failed to ensure the wound was assessed and/or measured weekly.
Fire safety inspections
7 fire safety citations on file: 6 on August 28, 2024, 1 on July 19, 2019.
Every fire safety citation7 citations
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
- D Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | Fine | $25,490 |
| February 20, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| February 12, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $14,814 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.18 | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.74 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.86 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.62 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.82 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 28.9% | 37.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 15.4% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.42 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.32 on weekdays and 3.86 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.10 in April to June 2025 to 4.18 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.18 | 0.74 | 4.32 | 3.86 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 74 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.12 | 0.70 | 4.28 | 3.72 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 76 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.89 | 0.68 | 4.06 | 3.45 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 79 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.10 | 0.66 | 4.27 | 3.69 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 79 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Connecticut, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.66 | 0.61 | 3.80 | 3.31 | 6.0% | 1.3% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Connecticut | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 34.9 | 17.9 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.1 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.2 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.4 | 16.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.9 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 22.4 | 17.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 31.3 | 24.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 12.0 | 10.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: ROBERT C GEER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Connell, Kevin | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 06/28/2016 | |
| Powell, David | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 09/25/2019 | |
| Emmons, Cynthia | Corporate director | Individual | 04/22/2008 | |
| Forfa, Edward | Corporate director | Individual | 01/26/2022 | |
| Fox, Eileen | Corporate director | Individual | 01/26/2022 | |
| Herrick, Samuel | Corporate director | Individual | 01/26/2022 | |
| Kobylarz, Dennis | Corporate director | Individual | 06/28/2016 | |
| Leifert, Lance | Corporate director | Individual | 01/26/2022 | |
| O'Connell, Kevin | Corporate director | Individual | 01/23/2013 | |
| Powell, David | Corporate director | Individual | 10/09/2019 | |
| Robinson, Karin | Corporate director | Individual | 01/26/2022 | |
| Sok, James | Corporate director | Individual | 01/26/2022 | |
| Solan, Richard | Corporate director | Individual | 01/26/2022 | |
| Fox, Eileen | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/26/2022 | |
| Leifert, Lance | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/26/2022 | |
| Sok, James | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/26/2022 | |
| Solan, Richard | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/26/2022 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on November 7, 2024: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on August 28, 2024: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on November 7, 2024: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on August 28, 2024: "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."
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Connecticut contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, 860-424-5200. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Connecticut DPH Nursing Home Site, survey findings by facility, where Connecticut publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation get at its last inspection?
- 8 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 28, 2024. The Connecticut average is 13.4.
- Has Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 4 fines totaling $50,180 in the last three years.
- Does Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation?
- CMS lists 17 owners and managers. Legal business name: ROBERT C GEER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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