ESSEX MEADOWS HEALTH CENTER

Essex Meadows Health Center is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility located at 30 Bokum Road in Essex, Connecticut, within the Lower Connecticut River Valley county. The facility operates with 45 certified beds and is classified under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company. CMS assigns Essex Meadows Health Center an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, based on data collected through the Nursing Home Care Compare program. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5, reflecting the results of standard state and federal inspections. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5, which is based on reported nurse staffing hours relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is also 5 out of 5, drawn from clinical data indicators that track resident outcomes and care processes. These ratings are updated periodically by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and represent a snapshot of facility performance at the time of data collection. Essex Meadows Health Center accepts Medicare as a form of payment, consistent with its Medicare-certified status. Individuals seeking information about Medicaid eligibility, private pay options, or additional insurance coverage accepted at this facility are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (860) 767-7201. Payment acceptance and coverage details may change over time and are best confirmed with facility administration. Compared to national benchmarks, Essex Meadows Health Center performs notably above average across most rating categories. The national average overall star rating is 3.0 out of 5, placing this facility two full rating points above the national mean. The staffing and quality measure ratings of 5 each represent the highest tier in the CMS rating scale, while the health inspection rating of 4 remains above the national average. With 45 certified beds, the facility is relatively small compared to the national median, which may influence staffing ratios and operational characteristics. Prospective residents and their families are advised to review the most current CMS data directly and to visit the facility in person when making care decisions.