Nursing home

Essex Meadows Health Center

30 Bokum Rd, Essex, CT, 06426

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Life Care Services · For profit - Limited Liability company.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 5-star overall rating for Essex Meadows Health Center, with 17 inspection citations on record. No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
5
of 5
Health inspection
4
of 5
Staffing
5
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
45
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall5 of 5
Health inspection4 of 5
Staffing5 of 5
Quality measures5 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 5
15
Lower Ct River Vly Co. avg 2.65Connecticut avg 3.02This facility
This facility: 5 of 5. Lower Ct River Vly Co. avg: 2.65. Connecticut avg: 3.02.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

17
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
3
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
32020
52022
12024
82025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)12.68%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)2.1%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)6.67%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Lcs Essex Meadows Jv LLCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Duffy, Patrick5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Lcs Essex Meadows Holdco LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Lcs Holding Company LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Lcs Management Holding Company, LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Life Care Companies LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Life Care Services Communities, LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Life Care Services LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Mccarthy Group LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Mpm Senior Living Investors LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Oak Investment TrustINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Oak Investment Trust IIINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Rci Legacy Holdings LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Redwood Holdings, LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Bank of America Corp5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
Bank of America Corp5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
Bird, JohnCORPORATE OFFICER
Lahey, DanielCORPORATE OFFICER
Shaw, GelynnaCORPORATE OFFICER
Uhlemann, BridgetteCORPORATE OFFICER
Victor, JasonCORPORATE OFFICER
Life Care Services LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Dess, KathleenOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Lindner, MeredithOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Lynch, MarikateOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Life Care Services LLCADP OF THE SNF
Dess, KathleenADP OF THE SNF
Lindner, MeredithADP OF THE SNF
Lynch, MarikateADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Lower Ct River Vly County.

30 Bokum Rd, Essex
Lower Ct River Vly County · CT · 06426
45 certified beds41.3360, -72.4070

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Windsor
CCN 075011
Windsor, CT223Not shown$19,432
Montowese Center for Health & Rehabilitation
CCN 075017
North Haven, CT213Not shown$19,344
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glen Hill
CCN 075031
Danbury, CT432Not shown$0
Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc
CCN 075034
Fairfield, CT113Not shown$0
Apple Rehab Farmington Valley
CCN 075044
Plainville, CT333Not shown$0
Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc
CCN 075047
Shelton, CT222Not shown$8,018

Related research

Frequently asked questions

What is Essex Meadows Health Center's CMS rating?

Essex Meadows Health Center has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Essex Meadows Health Center located?

Essex Meadows Health Center is located at 30 Bokum Rd, Essex, CT, 06426 in Lower Ct River Vly County, and CMS lists 45 certified beds.

Does Essex Meadows Health Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Essex Meadows Health Center over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Essex Meadows Health Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Essex Meadows Health Center's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.65 across 17 facilities in Lower Ct River Vly County, and 3.02 across Connecticut. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Essex Meadows Health Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Essex Meadows Health Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
075322
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds
45
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 17 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Nov 21, 20250580DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 2, 2026
Nov 21, 20250658DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 2, 2026
Jan 10, 20250580EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 21, 2025
Jan 10, 20250609EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 21, 2025
Jan 10, 20250684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 21, 2025
Jan 10, 20250692DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 21, 2025
Jan 10, 20250755DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 21, 2025
Jan 10, 20250758DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 21, 2025
Nov 26, 20240689DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 7, 2025
Nov 14, 20220600DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 26, 2022
Nov 14, 20220609EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 26, 2022
Nov 14, 20220656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 26, 2022
Nov 14, 20220657DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 26, 2022
Nov 14, 20220689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 26, 2022
Jan 13, 20200609DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 24, 2020
Jan 13, 20200684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 24, 2020
Jan 13, 20200761DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 24, 2020

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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