Geer Nursing And Rehabilitation
Canaan, Nw Hills County, Connecticut · CCN 075202 · Non-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Geer Nursing And Rehabilitation 5 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 120 certified beds, 74 residents a day on average. 18 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; 3 fines totalling $24,690.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 1 / 3 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.18398 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.74351 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.85805 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 28.9% (registered nurses 15.4%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-07 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-18 |
| 2024-11-07 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-18 |
| 2024-11-07 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-08-28 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-03 |
| 2024-08-28 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-03 |
| 2024-08-28 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-08-28 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-07-25 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-30 |
| 2021-12-17 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-09-02 |
| 2019-07-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-09-02 |
| 2019-07-19 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-09-02 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-20 | Fine | $4,938 |
| 2024-02-12 | Fine | $4,938 |
| 2024-01-22 | Fine | $14,814 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmons, Cynthia Individual | corporate director | — | 2008-04-22 |
| Forfa, Edward Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-01-26 |
| Fox, Eileen Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-01-26 |
| Herrick, Samuel Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-01-26 |
| Kobylarz, Dennis Individual | corporate director | — | 2016-06-28 |
| Leifert, Lance Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-01-26 |
| O'Connell, Kevin Individual | corporate director | — | 2013-01-23 |
| Powell, David Individual | corporate director | — | 2019-10-09 |
| Robinson, Karin Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-01-26 |
| Sok, James Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-01-26 |
| Solan, Richard Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-01-26 |
| Fox, Eileen Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-01-26 |
| Leifert, Lance Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-01-26 |
| Sok, James Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-01-26 |
| Solan, Richard Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-01-26 |
| O'Connell, Kevin Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2016-06-28 |
| Powell, David Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2019-09-25 |
What changed
Nothing has changed in this record since it was first loaded. The next CMS refresh is the next chance.
Tell me when this record changes
One email when the monthly CMS refresh brings a new citation, a fine or payment denial, a rating change, a flag, or a change of ownership for Geer Nursing And Rehabilitation.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Nw Hills County.