Essex Meadows Health Center
Essex, CT · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 075322) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (860) 767-7201 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Essex Meadows Health Center holds a 5-star overall rating from CMS, above Connecticut's state average of 2.99 stars, with 4 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Essex Meadows Health Center provides 4.99 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.48 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 34.5% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
Essex Meadows Health Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials; CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program status for this facility.
About this facility
Essex Meadows Health Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Essex, Connecticut (Lower Ct River Vly county), with 45 certified beds and an average of 38.4 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and participates in the Medicare program; it has been certified since February 1989.
According to CMS Care Compare, Essex Meadows Health Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.996 hours per resident per day, with 1.476 of those hours provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is indicated in the available data.
Essex Meadows Health Center is part of the Life Care Services chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.1 stars. There is no record of a change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Essex Meadows Health Center has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is listed as a Medicare provider; for details on Medicaid acceptance, contact the facility at 8607677201 or check Medicare Care Compare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.996 hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 34.5%, earning a 5-star staffing rating from CMS.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Essex Meadows Health Center has 45 certified beds with an average daily census of 38.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Life Care Services chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average rating of 4.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Essex Meadows Health Center scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8607677201 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8607677201 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075322?state=CT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.