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HomeConnecticutGeer Nursing and Rehabilitation

Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation

99 South Canaan Rd, Canaan, CT 060188608245137
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
120
certified
3 fine(s) totaling $24,690

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 120 certified beds with an average of 79 residents per day (66% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 8 deficiencies (inspected Aug 28, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $24,690 across 3 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.89 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 35.4%

Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Canaan, Connecticut with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1971. The facility scored above average compared to Connecticut facilities.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
79
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 9, 1971
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Nw Hills
Last Inspection
Aug 28, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
41.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (19)

F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0726Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jul 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 17, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Dec 17, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Jul 19, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jul 19, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jul 19, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jul 19, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$24,690
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineFeb 20, 2024
$4,938
FineFeb 12, 2024
$4,938
FineJan 22, 2024
$14,814

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.37 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.83 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.68 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.89 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.45 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
35.4%
RN Turnover
31.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (17)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
EMMONS, CYNTHIACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 22, 2008
FORFA, EDWARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 26, 2022
FOX, EILEENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 26, 2022
HERRICK, SAMUELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 26, 2022
KOBYLARZ, DENNISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 28, 2016
LEIFERT, LANCECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 26, 2022
O'CONNELL, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 23, 2013
POWELL, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 9, 2019
ROBINSON, KARINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 26, 2022
SOK, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 26, 2022
SOLAN, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 26, 2022
FOX, EILEENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 26, 2022
LEIFERT, LANCECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 26, 2022
SOK, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 26, 2022
SOLAN, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 26, 2022
O'CONNELL, KEVINW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 28, 2016
POWELL, DAVIDW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 25, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation?▾
Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation had any health inspection violations?▾
Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 28, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $24,690 across 3 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation?▾
Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation provides 3.89 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours, 0.83 LPN hours, and 2.37 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 35.4%.
How many beds does Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation have?▾
Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation has 120 certified beds with an average of 79 residents per day, resulting in approximately 66% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.