GEER NURSING AND REHABILITATION

Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation is a long-term care facility located at 99 South Canaan Road in Canaan, Connecticut, within Nw Hills County. The facility operates with 120 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, where higher ratings reflect stronger performance relative to other facilities nationally. Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation holds an overall CMS star rating of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting the outcomes of state inspections and complaint investigations conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 5 stars, indicating staffing levels that compare favorably to national norms when adjusted for resident acuity. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, which reflects the facility's performance on a set of clinical indicators drawn from resident assessment data, and falls below the national average in this category. Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation is certified under both the Medicare and Medicaid programs, meaning it is authorized to provide services to residents covered by either program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Individuals seeking information about coverage specifics are advised to consult with the facility's admissions staff or a benefits counselor directly. When viewed against national benchmarks, Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation presents a mixed performance profile. The facility's overall 5-star rating and 5-star staffing rating both exceed the national average, suggesting relatively strong performance in those areas. The 4-star health inspection rating similarly places the facility above average in that domain. However, the 2-star quality measure rating falls below the national average, indicating that certain clinical outcome indicators tracked by CMS are lower than what is seen in many comparable facilities across the country. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare report for a complete breakdown of individual quality measures and inspection findings.