Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Essex Meadows
Essex Meadows is a Senior Communities Home in Connecticut
Essex Meadows is a Senior Communities Home in Connecticut
Essex Meadows
Essex Meadows is a Senior Communities Home in Connecticut
Essex Meadows is a Senior Communities Home in Connecticut
Overview of Essex Meadows
Essex Meadows is an exquisite home nestled in the scenic town of Essex, Connecticut. This captivating community sprawls across 1000 acres of breathtaking natural beauty, immersing you in a modern culture that embraces the best of life. The home has earned prestigious awards for its commitment to hospitality and a resident-first culture, ensuring that your needs and desires are always at the forefront. Just minutes away from the shoreline, this community offers the perfect opportunity to indulge in a day of water activities or explore the vibrant local scene with its array of retail shops and charming restaurants.
Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the walking trails that wind through the expansive land, allowing you to reconnect with nature at every turn. And when it comes to dining, you’ll be spoiled for choice with the delectable options available. Convenience is also a hallmark of Essex Meadows, with easy access to major cities like Boston and New York City via a short train ride. In addition to the stunning residences, this community also offers a range of services, including assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation, ensuring that your specific needs are catered to. Each residence is equipped with individual climate control, an emergency call system, Wi-Fi, and television, providing you with all the modern amenities you could desire.
Marikate Lynch serves as the Administrator at Essex Meadows, leading the community with dedication and experience. She is part of a committed team focused on supporting residents and exceeding expectations through continuous growth and collaboration.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
45
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
84.5%
Residents per day (avg)
38
Occupancy rate
84.5%
Residents per day (avg)
38
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
75% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$25.9M
Surplus of revenue
$128.7K
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$25,904,051.00
Surplus of revenue
$128,682.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$17.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$25.8M
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 24 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Services
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Chronic & Convalescent Nursing Home
License Date
March 15, 2024
License Expiration
December 31, 2027
Additional licensing details
License number:
2487
Room costs
Private Room (32 rooms)
$603
Semi-Private Room (13 rooms)
$517
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Languages Spoken by Staff
Languages:
Haitian, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Staff Composition (State Data)
Admin
3 FTE
Registered Nurse
12 FTE
Licensed Practical Nurse
3 FTE
Nursing Assistant
26 FTE
Recreation
1 FTE
Social Services
2 FTE
Food Service Supervisor
1 FTE
Physical Therapy
2 FTE
Occupational Therapy
2 FTE
Speech Therapy
1 FTE
Dietary
10 FTE
Other Staff
2 FTE
Additional Policies & Features
Religious Services:
Catholic, Episcopal, Jewish, Protestant
Inspection History
In Connecticut, the Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section conducts mandatory inspections and unannounced surveys to monitor the quality of care in long-term facilities.
5 visits/inspections
4 routine inspections
Breakdown by inspection type
- 1 licensing inspection
- 1 plan of correction
Results
1 with issues
0 without issues
Connecticut average: 13 visits/inspections
Show Inspection Reports
Latest inspection
Date:September 15, 2025
Inspection history
01-13-2025
Inspection Report
01-22-2025
Inspection Report
03-05-2025
Inspection Report
04-18-2024
Plan of Correction
07-17-2025
Inspection Report
09-15-2025
Inspection Report
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section.Compare Senior Communities around Connecticut
Complete Care at Groton Regency LLC
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
CT 06340
211
No
-
59
-
90.1%
$17,783,334.00
$6,990,703.00
39.3%
122.30
5/5
3.7312
4/5
4/5
5/5
Essex Meadows
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Essex
45
No
-
24
LCS ESSEX MEADOWS JV LLC
84.5%
$8,414,571.00
$8,637,469.00
102.6%
37.70
5/5
5.7078
4/5
5/5
4/5
River Ridge at Avon
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Avon
-
No
F
43
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Windsor Locks
-
No
-
10
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Places of interest near Essex Meadows
1.2 miles from city center
30 Bokum Rd, Essex, CT 06426
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
103
Total Staff
71
Employees
32
Contractors
20,624
Total Hours (Quarter)
29
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 20 | 8.5 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 9.2 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 52 | 8.6 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
77 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
6 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
10 staff
4.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
3.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
4 staff
5.1hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
11.2%
of total hours from contractors
2,303 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 13
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Registered Nurse: 4
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Administrator: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Medical Director: 1
Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Qualified Social Worker: 2
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 39 | 13 | 52 | 10,558 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 4 | 20 | 4,092 | 91 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,014 | 64 | 70% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 1 | 5 | 984 | 75 | 82% | 9.2 |
| Dietitian | 4 | 0 | 4 | 952 | 91 | 100% | 5.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 845 | 64 | 70% | 7.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 442 | 66 | 73% | 6.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 57 | 63% | 7.4 |
| Administrator | 0 | 1 | 1 | 406 | 55 | 60% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 398 | 65 | 71% | 5.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 265 | 61 | 67% | 4.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 95 | 27 | 30% | 3.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 70 | 13 | 14% | 5.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 10 | 11% | 3.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 26 | 29% | 0.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 13 | 14% | 1.8 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Jan 2020 – Jan 2025)
3
Inspections
15
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
5
Citations/Inspection
Jan 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
5
33% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
4
27% of total
Pharmacy Services
3
20% of total
Resident Rights
1
7% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
15
Complaint Investigations
0
State Comparison (CT)
Citations
15
State average: 32
Critical Citations
0
State average: 0.3
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2025 | E | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2025 | D | Pharmacy | F0755 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2025 | D | Pharmacy | F0758 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0692 | Corrected |
| Jan 10, 2025 | E | Resident Rights | F0580 | Corrected |
| Nov 14, 2022 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0600 | Corrected |
| Nov 14, 2022 | E | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Nov 14, 2022 | D | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Nov 14, 2022 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Nov 14, 2022 | D | Care Planning | F0657 | Corrected |
| Jan 13, 2020 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Jan 13, 2020 | D | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Jan 13, 2020 | D | Quality of Care | F0679 | Corrected |
| Jan 13, 2020 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: LIFE CARE SERVICES
Resident Census by Payment Source
41
Total Residents
Medicare
10
(24.4%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
31
(75.6%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
9.5
Score
9% better than avg
Connecticut avg: 10.4
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
25.0
Score
19% worse than avg
Connecticut avg: 21.1
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
22.3%
Lost Too Much Weight
1.0%
Urinary Tract Infection
1.8%
Depressive Symptoms
1.9%
Falls with Major Injury
6.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
Antipsychotic Use
10.3%
Walking Ability Worsened
15.8%
Influenza Vaccine
93.8%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
2.1%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
37.0%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
96.6%
38% better than avg
Connecticut: 70.1%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.0%
100% better than avg
Connecticut: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
89.7%
28% better than avg
Connecticut: 69.8%
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Essex Meadows based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
84.5%
↑ 0.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
$128,682
↑ ~$367K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$11,705,820
↑ ~$909K vs 2022
Profit Margin
1.5%
↑ 2.6pp vs 2022
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders
CHCPE
- General: Age 65+, Connecticut resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
- Income Limits: State-funded: ~$1,600/month; Medicaid: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
- Asset Limits: $1,600 (state), $2,000 (Medicaid, individual).
- CT Specifics: Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home care (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), meals, respite (up to 14 days/year).
Statewide Respite Care Program
CT Respite Care
- General: Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.
- Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
- CT Specifics: Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.
- Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day).
Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)
Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program
- General: Age 62+, Connecticut resident, frail but not needing 24/7 care, resides in CHSP-eligible housing.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$41,000/year (individual, adjusted annually).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; focus is income-based.
- CT Specifics: Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.
- Services: Personal care (3-5 hours/day), meals ($5-$7/meal), housekeeping, transportation (~5 trips/month).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Connecticut Medicare Savings Program
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Connecticut resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (individual, QMB); ~$3,380/month (SLMB); ~$3,598/month (ALMB)—adjusted annually.
- Asset Limits: None since 2023 policy change.
- CT Specifics: Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.
- Services: Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20% of services).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Connecticut SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Connecticut resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- CT Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; limited slots (~500/year).
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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CHCPE
Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders
Requirements:
General:Age 65+, Connecticut resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits:State-funded: ~$1,600/month; Medicaid: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).- Asset Limits:$1,600 (state), $2,000 (Medicaid, individual).
CT Specifics:Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), meals, respite (up to 14 days/year).
CT Respite Care
Statewide Respite Care Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.
- Income Limits:~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits:$40,000 (individual).
- CT Specifics:Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day).
Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program
Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, Connecticut resident, frail but not needing 24/7 care, resides in CHSP-eligible housing.
- Income Limits (2025):~$41,000/year (individual, adjusted annually).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; focus is income-based.
- CT Specifics:Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (3-5 hours/day), meals ($5-$7/meal), housekeeping, transportation (~5 trips/month).
Connecticut Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Connecticut resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (individual, QMB); ~$3,380/month (SLMB); ~$3,598/month (ALMB)—adjusted annually.
- Asset Limits:None since 2023 policy change.
- CT Specifics:Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20% of services).
Connecticut SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Connecticut resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- CT Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; limited slots (~500/year).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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