Nursing homeActive
Essex Meadows Health Center
30 Bokum Rd, Essex, CT 06426860767720145 certified beds · 38 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare
Surveys on file
5
since 2020
Deficiencies
17
● 0● 17● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-11-21
Complaint
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 5
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Connecticut Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-21 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-10 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-11-26 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-11-14 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2020-01-13 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Connecticut Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-02Record 075322-20251121-F580
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-02Record 075322-20251121-F658
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-21Record 075322-20250110-F580
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-21Record 075322-20250110-F609
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-21Record 075322-20250110-F684
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-21Record 075322-20250110-F692
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-21Record 075322-20250110-F755
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-21Record 075322-20250110-F758
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-07Record 075322-20241126-F689
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-26Record 075322-20221114-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-26Record 075322-20221114-F609
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-26Record 075322-20221114-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-26Record 075322-20221114-F657
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-26Record 075322-20221114-F689
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-02-24Record 075322-20200113-F609
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-02-24Record 075322-20200113-F684
F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-02-24Record 075322-20200113-F761
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.48
Facility
Connecticut
National
Connecticut 0.69 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day5.00
Facility
Connecticut
National
Connecticut 3.73 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.31
Facility
Connecticut
National
Connecticut 3.37 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover35%
Facility
Connecticut
National
Connecticut 37% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover47%
Facility
Connecticut
National
Connecticut 39% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Connecticut | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 0.0% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 7.5% | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 15.4% | 17.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 34.7% | 18.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.9% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 12.3% | 17.6% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dess, Kathleen Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Life Care Services LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lindner, Meredith Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lynch, Marikate Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bank Of America Corp Organization | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bank Of America Corp Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bird, John Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Davis, James Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dess, Kathleen Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Duffy, Patrick Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lahey, Daniel Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lcs Cc Holdings Inc Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lcs Essex Meadows Holdco LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lcs Essex Meadows Jv LLC Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lcs Holding Company LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lcs Living Holdings LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lcs Living Intermediate I LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lcs Living Intermediate II LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lcs Living LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lcs Management Holding Company LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Life Care Companies LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Life Care Services Communities LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Life Care Services LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Life Care Services LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lindner, Meredith Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lynch, Marikate Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mccarthy Group LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mpm Senior Living Investors LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Oak Investment Trust Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Oak Investment Trust II Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rci Legacy Holdings LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Redwood Holdings LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shaw, Gelynna Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Uhlemann, Bridgette Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Victor, Jason Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Life Care Services — 43 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Connecticut.
No county cost figures on file for Lower Ct River Vly.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Rehab Saybrook Old Saybrook | 3.0 mi | 2026-01-07 | 4170 |
| Gladeview Health Care Center Old Saybrook | 2.8 mi | 2025-11-20 | 2190 |
| Aaron Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Chester | 5.6 mi | 2025-03-11 | 2123 |
| Chestelm Health And Rehabilitation Center Moodus | 10.5 mi | 2025-08-13 | 270 |
| Bride Brook Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Niantic | 8.5 mi | 2025-04-23 | 040 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |