Essex Meadows
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- Care type
- Nursing Homes
- Room types
- 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom, Shared Room, Studio
- Resident rating
- 4.7 of 5 (9 reviews)
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5 stars
- Certified beds
- 45
- Amenities listed
- 16
About Essex Meadows
Essex Meadows is a senior living community in Essex, Connecticut offering nursing care and continuing care residency options. The facility serves older adults requiring medical oversight or those seeking long-term housing with available support services.
It offers independent living communities, heritage woods, assisted living facilities, brookdale senior living, memory care residences, atria senior living, continuing care retirement communities, the village at orchard ridge, skilled nursing facilities, and sunrise senior living. Residents have access to 16 listed amenities and services spanning community events, dining options, fitness center, outdoor spaces, recreational activities, swimming pool, transportation services, and wellness services. Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall on Nursing Home Compare, across 45 certified beds.
Living options
- Independent Living Communities
- Heritage Woods
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Brookdale Senior Living
- Memory Care Residences
- Atria Senior Living
- Continuing Care Retirement Communities
- The Village at Orchard Ridge
- Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Sunrise Senior Living
Pricing at Essex Meadows
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Amenities & services
Community Events
- Social Gatherings
- Workshops
Dining Options
- On-site Restaurant
- Café
Fitness Center
- Cardio Equipment
- Weight Training
Outdoor Spaces
- Gardens
- Walking Trails
Recreational Activities
- Billiards Room
- Game Room
Swimming Pool
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor Pool
Transportation Services
- Shuttle Service
- Transportation to Local Attractions
Wellness Services
- Spa Services
- Yoga Classes
Medicare ratings
Star ratings from CMS Nursing Home Compare, the federal program that inspects and rates U.S. nursing homes. 45 certified beds. Benchmarked against 192 rated nursing homes in Connecticut.
Overall
Above the CT average (3.0)
Health inspections
Above the CT average (2.8)
Staffing
Above the CT average (3.2)
Quality measures
Above the CT average (3.6)
Staffing hours per resident, per day
| Care role | Hours |
|---|---|
| Total nursing staff | 4h 59m |
| Registered nurse (RN) | 1h 32m |
| Licensed nurse (LPN/LVN) | 22m |
| Nurse aide | 3h 5m |
Capacity & operations
- Occupancy
- 87% (avg 39 of 45 beds)
- Medicare-certified since
- 1989 (37 years)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Nursing staff turnover
- 34.5% per year
Location
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Reviews of Essex Meadows
4.7 out of 5 · Based on 9 resident and family reviews
Rating breakdown
- 578%
- 411%
- 311%
- 20%
- 10%
What families mention about Essex Meadows
- Staff & caregivers5 mentions · 4.8
“It was a wonderful experience for us both from beginning to end! The care he received from all staff was excellent! They were kind, attentive to his...”
- Care quality4 mentions · 4.5
“It was a wonderful experience for us both from beginning to end! The care he received from all staff was excellent! They were kind, attentive to his...”
- Friendliness & atmosphere2 mentions · 5.0
“It was a wonderful experience for us both from beginning to end! The care he received from all staff was excellent! They were kind, attentive to his...”
- 5.0- artfulteammate94
They had art classes, lectures and a book club.
- 3.0- elegantwoman16
He was given anti-psychotic drugs when he had no condition for which this was proper medication.
- 4.0- justswimmer55
The staff and the people we met, the general appearance, and maintenance of the facility were all nice.
- 5.0- greencolleague99
The PT gals amazing.
- 5.0- redteammate96
They always kept myself and mu sister appraised of my mother's condition and provided excellent care.
- 5.0- seacolleague95
The relationship between the staff, employees and residents is great.
- 5.0- bluebubble93
The transition between my home to this community was smooth due to the staff in various departments.
- 5.0- neighborlysurfer82
It was a wonderful experience for us both from beginning to end! The care he received from all staff was excellent! They were kind, attentive to his needs and extremely professional.
- 5.0- fairsoma54
The entire staff from the administrative staff, nurses, aids, physical therapy, food service treated me like a family member.
How Essex Meadows compares nearby
Resident ratings and review volume for Essex Meadows and nearby communities. Pricing is set per community; request a quote for an exact monthly cost.
| Community | Care type | Rating | Reviews | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex MeadowsThis page | Nursing Homes | 4.7 | 9 | Chester, CT |
| Apple Rehab Saybrook | Nursing Homes | 3.7 | 6 | Old Saybrook, CT |
| Chesterfields Health Care Center | Nursing Homes | 3.3 | 6 | Chester, CT |
| Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation | Nursing Homes | 3.0 | 1 | Chester, CT |
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