GEER NURSING AND REHABILITATION
99 SOUTH CANAAN RD, Canaan, CT 06018
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How GEER NURSING AND REHABILITATION Compares
GEER NURSING AND REHABILITATION is a 120-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Canaan, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.6%) is above the Connecticut average of 4.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 64% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.8% — worse than the Connecticut average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.9% — worse than the Connecticut average of 3.4% (43% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.6% — worse than the Connecticut average of 4.2% (83% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.2% — worse than the Connecticut average of 24.5% (27% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Connecticut averages across 191 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GEER NURSING AND REHABILITATION
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GEER NURSING AND REHABILITATION with other nursing homes in Canaan.
How is GEER NURSING AND REHABILITATION addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is GEER NURSING AND REHABILITATION doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.8% here versus 17.8% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is GEER NURSING AND REHABILITATION doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.9% here versus 3.4% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is GEER NURSING AND REHABILITATION's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 64% occupancy across 120 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GEER NURSING AND REHABILITATION?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at GEER NURSING AND REHABILITATION?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Canaan
Canaan sits in Litchfield County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Connecticut as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 38,580 (21.3%)
- Median age
- 47.5 years
- Median household income
- $81,590
- Median home value
- $258,300
Demographics for Litchfield County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Canaan.
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