ESSEX MEADOWS HEALTH CENTER
30 BOKUM RD, Essex, CT 06426
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How ESSEX MEADOWS HEALTH CENTER Compares
ESSEX MEADOWS HEALTH CENTER is a 45-bed for-profit nursing facility in Essex, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.7%) is above the Connecticut average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 45 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.7% — better than the Connecticut average of 17.8% (29% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 6.7% — worse than the Connecticut average of 3.4% (94% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.1% — better than the Connecticut average of 4.2% (50% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 8.2% — better than the Connecticut average of 24.5% (66% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Connecticut averages across 191 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ESSEX MEADOWS HEALTH CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ESSEX MEADOWS HEALTH CENTER with other nursing homes in Essex.
What keeps ESSEX MEADOWS HEALTH CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help ESSEX MEADOWS HEALTH CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.7% here versus 17.8% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ESSEX MEADOWS HEALTH CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.7% here versus 3.4% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ESSEX MEADOWS HEALTH CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ESSEX MEADOWS HEALTH CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Essex
Essex sits in Middlesex County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Connecticut as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 33,127 (20.4%)
- Median age
- 45.8 years
- Median household income
- $84,907
- Median home value
- $293,300
Demographics for Middlesex County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Essex.
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