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Essex Meadows
30 Bokum Road, Essex, CT 06426
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Essex Meadows Description
Set against the beauty of a 1,000-acre natural preserve, Essex Meadows creates an environment where residents can continue their best lives and pursue their interests without the burdens of home maintenance or worries about the future. Every aspect of our award-winning community is anchored in hospitality. Our resident-first culture drives the dynamic, invigorating lifestyle, as well as the quality senior care solutions.
As a Life Plan Community offering a lifecare contract, Essex Meadows leads the way in comprehensive senior living in Essex, CT. Active seniors who move to independent living reap the full benefits of a senior living community like ours. Residents enjoy the vibrant lifestyle, community amenities and warm camaraderie — all with the peace of mind that comes with knowing they have a smart plan in place for future senior care if needed.
Just minutes from the shoreline and Old Saybrook Station, our location connects you to everything you love. Whether you’d like to spend a day out on the water or take a shopping expedition to New York or Boston, it’s all convenient from Essex Meadows.
Take a look around. We think you’ll love it as much as we do.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Residents and visitors alike have shared glowing reviews about their experiences at Essex Meadows, highlighting the community's exceptional location, amenities, and care. Many appreciate its proximity to both Boston and New York City, as well as the local small town charm. The community is praised for its beautiful acreage, including gardens, woods, trails, and ponds, and the availability of a skilled nursing facility on the premises.
Activities are a big draw, with options ranging from physical exercise in the gym and pool to intellectual stimulation through concerts, lectures, and discussions. The quality of food and the variety of dining options also receive high marks. Residents enjoy a range of volunteer opportunities and community involvement, including contributing to the Meadowwords publication, participating in art and movie committees, and engaging in a wide array of clubs and activities like yoga, water aerobics, and gardening.
The staff at Essex Meadows is frequently commended for their attentiveness, kindness, and professionalism, contributing significantly to the quality of life for residents. The end-of-life care is particularly noted for its compassion and excellence. The community's library, managed by residents, offers a wealth of resources, and the art gallery showcases local talent, enhancing the cultural vibrancy of the community.
Residents who have moved from diverse locations, including Manhattan and Long Island, find Essex Meadows to be a welcoming and stimulating environment, rich in cultural and recreational activities. The community's commitment to employee development and education is also highlighted, with scholarship programs supporting staff members' continued learning.
Essex Meadows is described as a special place where amenities, outdoor spaces, and a warm, friendly atmosphere make it easy to love. Legacy residents and those new to the community alike find their lives to be busy, meaningful, and social, thanks to the wonderful service provided by the staff. Special moments, like birthday celebrations, often come with delightful surprises, further enhancing the sense of community and belonging.
In summary, Essex Meadows is highly recommended for its comprehensive care, vibrant community life, and the myriad opportunities it offers for engagement, wellness, and personal growth.
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Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 5
Staffing rating: 5
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Feb. 1, 1989
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare
Nursing home capacity: 45
Total current residents: 36
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-14 | 2022-12-26 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2022-11-14 | 2022-12-26 | E | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2022-11-14 | 2022-12-26 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-11-14 | 2022-12-26 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2022-11-14 | 2022-12-26 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-24 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-24 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2020-01-13 | 2020-02-24 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure 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. |
| 2019-02-15 | 2019-03-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Old Saybrook which is 3.5 miles away and has a population of 10,627 (small town).
- The average income is $182,368, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 76
- Low Temperature: 33
- Average Temperature: 54.1
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 152 days of rain, 28 days of snow and 184 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.6 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.74 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 108.0, Moderate Days 13.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Griswold Inn Store
1.7 miles awayStop & Shop
3.0 miles awayBig Y
3.3 miles awayAdam's Hometown Market
3.6 miles awayShopRite
6.5 miles awayTransportation
Old Saybrook
3.0 miles awayWestbrook
3.8 miles awayDeep River Landing
4.1 miles awayChester
5.8 miles awayClinton
7.2 miles awayNone Found
Banks
KeyBank
1.1 miles awayLiberty Bank
1.6 miles awayEssex Savings Bank
1.6 miles awayWells Fargo
3.2 miles awayKey Bank
3.2 miles awayHospitals
Shoreline Medical Center
3.4 miles awaySmilow Cancer Hospital Care Center
12.3 miles awayGuilford Glen Medical Campus
14.5 miles awayEastern Long Island Hospital
15.7 miles awayLawrence+Memorial Hospital
15.8 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
3.1 miles awayThe Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
3.1 miles awayWalgreens
3.6 miles awayStop & Shop Pharmacy
10.5 miles awayRite Aid
10.7 miles awayDentists
Higganum Dental Office
11.9 miles awayKeith Campbell's Dentist
13.9 miles awayWaterford Dental Health
14.5 miles awayAspen Dental
15.6 miles awayGlazer Dental Associates
16.6 miles awayParks
Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail
0.2 miles awayEssex Tennis Courts
1.5 miles awayEssex Park
1.5 miles awayEssex Square
1.6 miles awayHubbard Field
1.8 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Crystal Mall
14.0 miles awayCulture
Art Essex Gallery
1.6 miles awayIvoryton Playhouse
1.8 miles awayKatharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center
3.6 miles awayLyme Art Association Gallery
4.3 miles awayChester Gallery
5.0 miles awayRestaurants
Centerbrook Pizza
1.2 miles awayOlive Oyl's Carry-Out Cuisine
1.6 miles awayBlack Seal Seafood Grille
1.6 miles awayAbby's Place
1.8 miles awayPizza Works
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