Best Nursing Homes in Essex, CT, Graded A–F
All 1 graded Medicare-certified nursing homes in Essex, CT, scored from CMS Care Compare — nurse staffing, health inspections, quality measures and penalties — against Connecticut peers of the same size. Grades are computed, never edited, and every input is shown on the facility page.
CMS data as of Aug 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026Grade distribution — Essex, CT
A0
B1
C0
D0
F0
Highest graded
Essex · Staffing 5.0 nurse hours per resident-da...See grade
1 facilitiesgraded in Essex, CT · 0 earned an A
All Connecticut
Meriden (7)Danbury (5)New Haven (5)Stamford (5)Bloomfield (4)Bristol (4)Hamden (4)Hartford (4)Mystic (4)
Highest in Essex, CT 1
Essex Meadows Health Center - Essex, CT · 45 beds · for profit - limited liability company CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 5.0 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Connecticut
- 8 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 40) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 62 · GoodSee Full Grade
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Essex, Lower Ct River Vly County
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How we grade nursing homes
What data goes into a grade?
CMS Care Compare: Nurse staffing (30), Health inspections (30), Quality measures (25), Penalties (15). Each metric is percentile-ranked against Connecticut facilities in the same size band; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Facilities with under 60% of data are shown as "Not graded".
Can a facility pay to improve its grade?
No. Grades are computed from public data and have no editable field. Nothing on this page is sponsored.
Is a grade a substitute for visiting?
No. Use it to shortlist, then visit, ask for the latest inspection report, and talk to residents' families.