Essex Meadows Health Center
30 Bokum Rd, Essex, CT 06426 · (860) 767-7201
For profit - Limited Liability company · 45 certified beds
Essex Meadows Health Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2025, found 6 citations (the Connecticut average is 13.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 10, 2025 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.January 10, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.January 10, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 10, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.January 10, 2025 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.January 10, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.January 10, 2025 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.November 21, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.November 21, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 26, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Connecticut average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.00 | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.48 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.43 | 0.82 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.09 | 2.22 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 34.5% | 37.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 45 |
| Average residents per day | 38.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Chester · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Cobalt Lodge Health Care and Rehabilitation Center Cobalt · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Twin Maples Healthcare, Inc Durham · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Bradley Home Infirmary/Pavilion Meriden · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Complete Care at Meriden Meriden · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Essex Meadows Health Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.