About Essex Meadows Health Center
Nursing home overview and details
Essex Meadows Health Center is a for-profit nursing home in Essex, CT, serving Lower Ct River Vly County and the surrounding community. The facility has 45 certified beds with an average daily census of 39 residents.
Essex Meadows Health Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1989, bringing 37 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with LIFE CARE SERVICES, which provides administrative support and oversight. It operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing, allowing residents to age in place.
Essex Meadows Health Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Essex, CT, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Excellent
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Essex Meadows Health Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Very Good
Quality Measures
Excellent
Staffing
Excellent
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Essex Meadows Health Center provides 4.98 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 1.53 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 34.5%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 38.9%. Weekend staffing averages 4.22 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Essex Meadows Health Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.
Doctors at Essex Meadows Health Center
7 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Essex Meadows Health Center
What is the CMS rating for Essex Meadows Health Center?
Essex Meadows Health Center has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Essex Meadows Health Center have?
Essex Meadows Health Center has 45 certified beds with an average daily census of 39 residents.
What type of facility is Essex Meadows Health Center?
Essex Meadows Health Center is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home serving Lower Ct River Vly County in Essex, CT.
How many doctors practice at Essex Meadows Health Center?
7 physicians are affiliated with Essex Meadows Health Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Essex Meadows Health Center have any safety concerns?
Essex Meadows Health Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·