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Nursing homes in Essex, CT

1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home, with ratings, staffing and inspection results from CMS.

Nursing home
1
in Essex
Certified beds
45
across all 1
Adults 65+
880
Census estimate for Essex Village
Certified beds per 1,000 adults 65+
51.1
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
53
of the center of Essex
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Essex (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Nursing homes near Essex

Counting neighboring towns, there are 53 nursing homes within 25 miles of the center of Essex, 52 more than in Essex itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Essex

See all 53 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Nursing home care in Essex at a glance

Our directory lists one nursing home with an address in Essex, based on CMS Care Compare records.1

Licensing and oversight

How nursing home care is regulated in Connecticut

Nursing homes are licensed by the state and, to accept Medicare or Medicaid, certified by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Connecticut state survey agency inspects them for CMS, and the results are published on Medicare’s Care Compare.34

Report a problem
Call 860-509-7400 or file a complaint online.3
Inspection reports
Medicare Care Compare publishes each nursing home’s inspection findings, staffing and penalties.4

Paying for care

Ways to pay for nursing home care in Connecticut

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Connecticut Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.5 Connecticut Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare Part A covers short-term skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. It does not pay for long-term custodial care.67
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.8 The Connecticut State Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (860-616-2562).9
Medicare counseling
Connecticut’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-994-9422.10

Local resources

Local help for families in Essex

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Lower Ct River Vly County11

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Lower Ct River Vly County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Connecticut Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program12

    (860) 424-5239

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Connecticut Protective Services for the Elderly

    888-385-4225

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Health facility complaints

    Connecticut state survey agency3

    860-509-7400

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Connecticut’s Program for Health Insurance Assistance, Outreach, Information and Referral, Counseling, Eligibility Screening (CHOICES)10

    1-800-994-9422

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Connecticut State Department of Veterans Affairs9

    860-616-2562

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Connecticut Medicaid agency5

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about nursing home care in Essex

How many nursing homes are in Essex, CT?

WeFoundCare lists 1 nursing home in Essex, CT, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Essex there are 53.

How many beds can nursing homes in Essex serve?

1 of the 1 nursing homes report certified beds, for a combined 45 beds. The Census Bureau estimates 880 adults age 65 and older live in Essex.

Where can I see inspection results for nursing homes in Essex?

Medicare’s Care Compare publishes federal inspection and quality results. Each listing on this page links to its detail page with the figures we import from CMS.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Essex?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Lower Ct River Vly County, call (860) 424-5239. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Connecticut Adult Protective Services at 888-385-4225.

Are there nursing homes near Essex?

Nearby cities with listings include Old Saybrook (2, 3.7 mi), Chester (1, 5.2 mi), Moodus (1, 10.3 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing nursing home care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Essex

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from CMS Care Compare (Nursing Home Provider Information), Sep 1, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Essex Village (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.13
  • Certified beds is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 nursing homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Essex (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Provider Information. data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py Accessed Sep 1, 2026.
  2. CT Department of Public Health / Department of Consumer Protection. data.ct.gov/d/it4j-andf Accessed .
  3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: State Survey Agency contact information. cms.gov/medicare/health-safety-standards/quality-safety-oversight-general-information/contact-information Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Care Compare. medicare.gov/care-compare Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  6. CMS / Medicare.gov: Skilled nursing facility (SNF) care (2026 cost sharing). medicare.gov/coverage/skilled-nursing-facility-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  12. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  13. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.