nursing home in Essex, CT
Essex Meadows Health Center
30 Bokum Rd, Essex, CT 06426 · (860) 767-7201
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Essex Meadows Health Center at a glance
Essex Meadows Health Center is a 45-bed for-profit nursing home in Essex, Connecticut (Lower Ct River Vly County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Connecticut average of 3.
Residents receive about 5 hours of nursing care per day (1.5 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 10, 2025) found 8 health citations. The Connecticut average is 13.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 34.5% per year (state average 37.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 45
- Certified for
- Medicare
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Life Care Services
- Medicare-certified since
- February 1, 1989
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- CMS Certification Number
- 075322
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.00 hrs | 3.73 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.48 hrs | 0.69 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.09 hrs | 2.22 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.31 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 34.5% | 37.4% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 47.1% | 38.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 8 | 13 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 37 | 80.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $23,730 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 45 | 118 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 38 | 103 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 85.3% | 88.3% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 7.5% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 15.4% | 17.8% | 15.4% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 34.7% | 18% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 17.7% | 16.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.9% | 6.5% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.9% | 22.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 12.3% | 17.6% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 27.2% | 24.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 93.8% | 93.5% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 88.6% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 89.7% | 69.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.7% | 71.8% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 17 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2025 Complaint | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 2, 2026 |
| November 21, 2025 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 2, 2026 |
| January 10, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 17, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 17, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Fire safety | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0711 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 17, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Standard | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| November 26, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 7, 2025 |
| November 14, 2022 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 26, 2022 |
| November 14, 2022 Standard | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 26, 2022 |
| November 14, 2022 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 26, 2022 |
| November 14, 2022 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 26, 2022 |
| November 14, 2022 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 26, 2022 |
| January 13, 2020 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 24, 2020 |
| January 13, 2020 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 24, 2020 |
| January 13, 2020 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 24, 2020 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION Organization | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| DESS, KATHLEEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/29/2011 |
| LIFE CARE SERVICES LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/24/2025 |
| LINDNER, MEREDITH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/15/2024 |
| LYNCH, MARIKATE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/16/2025 |
| BIRD, JOHN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/15/2024 |
| LAHEY, DANIEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/15/2024 |
| SHAW, GELYNNA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/15/2024 |
| UHLEMANN, BRIDGETTE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/15/2024 |
| VICTOR, JASON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/15/2024 |
| LCS ESSEX MEADOWS JV LLC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| DAVIS, JAMES Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| DUFFY, PATRICK Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| LCS CC HOLDINGS INC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2026 |
| LCS ESSEX MEADOWS HOLDCO LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| LCS HOLDING COMPANY LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| LCS LIVING HOLDINGS LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2026 |
| LCS LIVING INTERMEDIATE II LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2026 |
| LCS LIVING INTERMEDIATE I LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2026 |
| LCS LIVING LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2026 |
| LCS MANAGEMENT HOLDING COMPANY LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| LIFE CARE COMPANIES LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| LIFE CARE SERVICES COMMUNITIES LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| LIFE CARE SERVICES LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| MCCARTHY GROUP LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| MPM SENIOR LIVING INVESTORS LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| OAK INVESTMENT TRUST Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/19/2026 |
| OAK INVESTMENT TRUST II Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| RCI LEGACY HOLDINGS LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| REDWOOD HOLDINGS LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| DESS, KATHLEEN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/29/2011 |
| LIFE CARE SERVICES LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| LINDNER, MEREDITH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/15/2024 |
| LYNCH, MARIKATE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/15/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Essex Meadows Health Center's rating?
Essex Meadows Health Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Connecticut nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Essex Meadows Health Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 8 citations, compared with a Connecticut average of 13. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Essex Meadows Health Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Essex Meadows Health Center?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Life Care Services. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Essex Meadows Health Center and how do I contact it?
Essex Meadows Health Center is at 30 Bokum Rd, Essex, CT 06426. Phone: (860) 767-7201.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.