Essex Meadows Health Center
30 Bokum Rd, Essex, CT 06426
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Follow this homeEssex Meadows Health Center is a nursing home in Essex, Connecticut. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJuly 2, 2026 (4 months ago)
- Health citations since November 14, 202217 (Connecticut average 38)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on July 2, 2026
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
The home is disputing this citation through CMS's informal review.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0943. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on July 2, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 11, 2026.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 11, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2025.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health inspection on November 21, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0580 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0689 from the health inspection on November 26, 2024.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on January 10, 2025
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0580. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
Citation F0609. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement 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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on January 10, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 17, 2025.
Citation K0711. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 17, 2025.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 17, 2025.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Health inspection on November 26, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2022.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Health inspection on November 14, 2022
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0609. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 26, 2022.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 26, 2022.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 26, 2022.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 26, 2022.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 26, 2022.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (860) 767-7201
- Last standard health inspection
- July 2, 2026 (4 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 45
- Residents per day, on average
- 40.2
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Essex Meadows LLC
- Chain
- Life Care Services
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the Connecticut average (17 vs 38).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- LCS ESSEX MEADOWS JV LLCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- LCS CC HOLDINGS INCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 05/01/2026
- LCS ESSEX MEADOWS HOLDCO LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- LCS HOLDING COMPANY LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- LCS LIVING HOLDINGS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 05/01/2026
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- LCS LIVING INTERMEDIATE I LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 05/01/2026
- LCS LIVING INTERMEDIATE II LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 05/01/2026
- LCS LIVING LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 05/01/2026
- LCS MANAGEMENT HOLDING COMPANY LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- LIFE CARE COMPANIES LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- LIFE CARE SERVICES COMMUNITIES LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- LIFE CARE SERVICES LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- MCCARTHY GROUP LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- MPM SENIOR LIVING INVESTORS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- OAK INVESTMENT TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/19/2026
- OAK INVESTMENT TRUST IIIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- RCI LEGACY HOLDINGS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2026
- REDWOOD HOLDINGS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- DAVIS, JAMESIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- DUFFY, PATRICKIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- LIFE CARE SERVICES LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- DESS, KATHLEENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/29/2011
- LINDNER, MEREDITHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/15/2024
- LYNCH, MARIKATEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/15/2024
Questions
When was Essex Meadows Health Center last inspected?
CMS lists July 2, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Essex Meadows Health Center have?
CMS lists 17 health citations since November 14, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Essex Meadows Health Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Essex Meadows Health Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Essex Meadows Health Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.