Nursing HomeContinuing Care Retirement Community
Essex Meadows
Certified beds
45
Avg. 38 residents a day
Ownership
For-profit
Limited liability company
Medicare
Certified
Since Feb 1989
Medicaid
Not certified
Per CMS provider type
CMS rating
5
Much above average
CMS star ratings
Staffing
| Role | This homeHome | Connecticut avgCT | U.S. avgU.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.00 | 3.73 | 3.86 | |
| Registered nurse (RN) | 1.48 | 0.69 | 0.68 | |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | 0.43 | 0.82 | 0.86 | |
| Nurse aide | 3.09 | 2.22 | 2.32 | |
| Total nurse staffing, weekends | 4.31 | 3.37 | 3.42 | |
| Physical therapist | 0.13 | 0.08 | 0.07 |
This homeU.S. average
Staff turnover
| Measure | This homeHome | Connecticut avgCT | U.S. avgU.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nursing staff turnover | 34.5% | 37.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 47.1% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Staffing is reported by the facility to CMS through payroll-based journal data. Connecticut and U.S. averages are calculated by WeFoundCare from the same CMS file (191 Connecticut and 14,680 U.S. facilities).
Inspections and penalties
Most recent inspection
8health deficiencies
Jan 10, 2025 · 6 standard, 2 complaint
Connecticut average: 13.0 · U.S. average: 9.2
Connecticut average: 13.0 · U.S. average: 9.2
Prior inspection
6health deficiencies
Nov 14, 2022 · standard and complaint surveys combined
FinesNone
Payment denials0
Abuse citation flagNot flagged
Special Focus FacilityNo
Care types offered
Nursing home
Skilled nursing, 45 Medicare-certified beds
Continuing care retirement community
Part of a campus offering more than one level of care
Location
30 Bokum Rd, Essex, CT 06426
Lower Ct River Vly County · 1.5 mi from the center of Essex
Facility details
Legal business nameEssex Meadows LLC
OperatorLife Care Services
OwnershipFor-profit limited liability company
Facilities in chain43
Medicare approvedFeb 1, 1989
Chain average rating4.0 of 5
Resident and family councilResident council
Ownership change, last 12 monthsNo
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
CMS Certification Number075322
Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026.
Last updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.
Suggest a correctionLast updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.