Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

More like a resort than an assisted living facility. Geer offers both full-​time care, and self-​placement living on two separate campuses. A YMCA is on site, as well as beautiful gardens (vegetable and floral) a library, a restaurant, dining facilities, and some of the best CNA and nursing staff I have ever seen. My Dad had the unfortunate experience of having a stroke, and developing early onset dementia and my family and I thought this place in Cannan, CT would be perfect. Not the cheapest facility for full-​time care, the «Garden Side» or Dementia locked unit runs about $ 80,000−100k/year. My Dad has been to multiple neurologists, geriatric psychiatrists, and has been through at least one dozen serious tests. All solutions led to Geer.
Some people believe that there is a stigma, or a stereotype to assisted-​living facilities, but the fact of the matter is… we tried hiring an in-​home care nurse, and provide care ourselves. I was in my last semester of college and working, being 22, I found that no one can provide the care he needs besides these people. Kind hearted, friendly, amazing staff goes the extra mile to keep us updated and give my dad the necessary care. Lewy Body dementia progresses at such a rapid rate that they have all the medications and contacts to make sure he is safe and healthy. There comes a time where one realizes that there are some things that are completely out of your control, and you must leave it to the professionals and provide the most support possible.
No matter how wealthy, healthy, young, or powerful you are, anything can happen to anyone. My Dad has 2 masters degrees and worked for BRS state of CT for 35 years and this still happened with the snap of a finger. Geer was, and still is here for us.
Not only do they have exceptionally clean facilities and management, but they offer multiple activities, cooking classes, art classes, trips, YOU NAME IT!
With a $ 2,000 application fee you will be put on a waiting list until a room is free! We did not have to wait long which is absolutely amazing. They are efficient and beyond helpful with getting the process started by evaluating the client and placing them in the correct area of the facility.
He has been here since February 2014, but struggling with the disease for about 1.5 years and without this care, it would not be good. BE PRO-​ACTIVE. Contact me with any questions at
or (860)806−1125 I have been to multiple focus groups, and even quit my job after graduating to figure out this process! I am happy to share my story, and am a strong supporter of the disease.
Just getting back on track I’m able to see my Dad happy in a place where no one wants to be, but sometimes there is just no other option, Geer is the Best!