Geer Nursing And Rehabilitation
Canaan, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075202) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 3 totaling $24,690
Phone: (860) 824-5137 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Geer Nursing And Rehabilitation in Canaan, CT holds a CMS overall star rating of 5, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Geer Nursing And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of 4.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.9%.
Geer Nursing And Rehabilitation has 3 federal fines on record totaling $24,690.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Geer Nursing And Rehabilitation is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Canaan, Connecticut (Nw Hills county), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since February 1971. The facility is licensed for 120 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 74.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Geer holds an overall star rating of 5, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 4.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $24,690.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of persistent poor performance and subjects them to increased inspection oversight.
There is no record of a change in ownership within the past 12 months for this facility, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation data is provided for this listing. This profile is drawn solely from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Geer Nursing And Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 28.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $24,690.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not list an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 74.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 9, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (2 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 8608245137 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 8608245137 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075202?state=CT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.