Nursing homes in Essex, CT

Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Essex, part of the Lower Ct River Vly area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Essex, Connecticut, located in the Lower Connecticut River Valley, have access to one highly regarded nursing home serving the 06426 ZIP code. According to CMS Care Compare data, the local facility maintains an impressive average overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Essex Meadows Health Center, operated by Life Care Services, currently holds this top 5-star rating, reflecting a commitment to high-quality clinical care and patient safety standards.

What to look for in Essex

• All homes in Essex score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
• 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

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