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Geer Nursing And Rehabilitation
99 South Canaan Rd, Canaan, CT 060188608245137120 certified beds · 74 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2019
Deficiencies
18
● 0● 18● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
$24,690
3 fines
Last survey
2024-11-07
Complaint
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 5
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Connecticut Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-07 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-28 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-25 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-12-17 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-07-19 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Connecticut Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-18Record 075202-20241107-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-18Record 075202-20241107-F609
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-18Record 075202-20241107-F684
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-03Record 075202-20240828-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-03Record 075202-20240828-F657
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-03Record 075202-20240828-F658
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-01Record 075202-20240828-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-01Record 075202-20240828-F689
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-03Record 075202-20240828-F726
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-01Record 075202-20240828-F761
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-03Record 075202-20240828-F883
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 075202-20240725-F684
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-27Record 075202-20211217-F656
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-27Record 075202-20211217-F804
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-09-02Record 075202-20190719-F580
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-09-02Record 075202-20190719-F656
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-09-02Record 075202-20190719-F684
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-09-02Record 075202-20190719-F686
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-20 | Civil money penalty | $4,938 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-02-12 | Civil money penalty | $4,938 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-01-22 | Civil money penalty | $14,814 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.74
Facility
Connecticut
National
Connecticut 0.69 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.18
Facility
Connecticut
National
Connecticut 3.73 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.86
Facility
Connecticut
National
Connecticut 3.37 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover29%
Facility
Connecticut
National
Connecticut 37% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover15%
Facility
Connecticut
National
Connecticut 39% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Connecticut | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 5.9% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 5.2% | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 22.4% | 17.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 6.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 34.9% | 18.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 6.0% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 18.9% | 17.6% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmons, Cynthia Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Forfa, Edward Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fox, Eileen Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fox, Eileen Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Herrick, Samuel Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kobylarz, Dennis Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Leifert, Lance Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Leifert, Lance Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| O'connell, Kevin Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| O'connell, Kevin Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Powell, David Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Powell, David Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Robinson, Karin Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sok, James Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sok, James Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Solan, Richard Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Solan, Richard Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Connecticut.
No county cost figures on file for Nw Hills.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Horizons Salisbury | 4.7 mi | 2026-04-23 | 1434 |
| Timberlyn Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Great Barrington | 11.9 mi | 2025-11-24 | 051 |
| Sharon Center For Health & Rehabilitation Sharon | 11.9 mi | 2026-04-27 | 2111 |
| Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Great Barrington | 14.0 mi | 2025-07-31 | 3241 |
| Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center Sandisfield | 12.5 mi | 2026-05-27 | 1252 |
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Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |