About the community
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August 26, 2026 at 3:08 PM PDT
Inspection coverage changed from NOT_COVERED to COVERED.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services cms quality profile is now available or has changed.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ↗Family and resident feedback
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★★★★★
PositiveThe residents and staff are friendly and interesting. The staff go out of their way to be helpful. There are many activities available; my favorites are hiking, exercise classes and music programs. The food is also fabulous.
★★★★★
PositiveAt Essex Meadows I found a home, with wonderful residents and staff, programs for the mind, body and spirit, and opportunities to develop and expand skills, knowledge and horizons. It’s a place for enjoyment, social interactions and peace of mind for myself and my family.
★★★★★
PositiveAn Exceptional Community That Truly Feels Like Home ... From the moment you walk through the doors, it’s clear that this senior living facility is something special. The environment is warm, welcoming, and beautifully maintained, but what truly sets it apart is the incredible staff. Every team member—from caregiving and nursing to dining and housekeeping—treats residents and families with genuine compassion and respect. Staff members take the time to really know each resident as an individual, ensuring they feel v…
★★★★★
PositiveThe genuine appeal of Essex Meadows is the makeup of the residents who live here. While diverse in backgrounds, education, careers, and life experiences, there is an aura of trust, integrity, and positive vibes among the residents who share a common zest for life. [name removed] Resident Since 2021
★★★★★
PositiveThis is a beautiful facility with very caring staff. Always family friendly and decorated to each and every holiday! The quality of care is amazing!
Verified overview
Skilled nursing
45 CMS-certified beds · CMS CCN 075322
Classification and identity evidence
Current CMS-certified nursing-home provider record; classification does not imply current admission availability.
Authoritative classification evidence · observed September 15, 2026Listed on the Connecticut Department of Social Services continuing-care disclosure page with a reviewed operational campus address from the official disclosure. Continuing Care at Home programs, a terminated registration, and two registered developments without operational evidence are excluded. The source does not establish operator identity, current availability, or a current resident price or fee.
Authoritative classification evidence · observed August 16, 2026Source-published features
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Facility-level payment evidence
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Certified provider record
Payer: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Service scope: Short Term Skilled Nursing
Room-and-board coverage is not publicly confirmed.
CMS Provider Data Catalog ↗ · source dated August 1, 2026Payment-program records
CMS provider type: Medicare
A contract or certification record does not guarantee coverage, eligibility, or current acceptance of new residents.
Official oversight
Coverage last checked September 15, 2026 via Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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