Judith Kelsey
Jul 2026
The 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.
Essex Meadows
30 Bokum Rd
4.9(47 ratings)
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 45
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 45
- Care Model
- Life Plan community with lifecare continuum of care
- Location
- Minutes from Old Saybrook train station
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What Families Think
Essex Meadows is a Life Plan community in Essex, CT, combining independent living with access to assisted living and skilled nursing care. Reviewers consistently praise the attentive staff, strong physical therapy support, and a vibrant, intellectually engaged resident community. Feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with no recurring complaints noted.
The Good
- Attentive, patient nursing staff
- Highly rated physical therapy and rehab support
- Wide variety of activities: hiking, music, exercise classes
- Praised food quality and daily specials
- Intellectually engaged, welcoming resident community
- Helpful, hospitality-focused staff
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About Essex Meadows
Essex Meadows Health Center is a Life Plan senior living community in Essex, Connecticut, offering independent living with access to assisted living services and a skilled nursing and rehabilitation health center. Set on a 1,000-acre natural preserve, the community provides a maintenance-free lifestyle designed for active, intellectually curious seniors.
The community is located just minutes from the Connecticut shoreline and Old Saybrook Station, connecting residents to the water, nearby shopping destinations, and cultural attractions in the region. The setting incorporates the area's rich maritime heritage and cultural treasures into the surrounding environment.
Essex Meadows emphasizes a resident-first culture anchored in hospitality, offering personalized service in a warm and sophisticated environment. The community provides engaging activities, opportunities for connection and growth, and a vibrant lifestyle filled with fascinating programs and the camaraderie of neighbors. Residents benefit from knowing that skilled nursing care is available on-site should future care needs arise.
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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4.9overall · 47 ratings combined
4.9★ on Google (47)
Kirsten Desnoyers
May 2026
The team at Essex Meadows was absolutely wonderful. Following my 87-year-old mother’s hip fracture, the nursing staff provided excellent pain management and displayed incredible patience. The physical therapy team was top-notch, getting her up and moving confidently within just a few weeks. Additionally, the administrators were amazing, guiding us through the complex transitions of senior care with ease. We couldn't have asked for a better place for her to heal.
EJ T
Apr 2026
Essex Meadows is truly a very special place - one like no other. I am grateful to call this place my home and be in a position to be surrounded by a community that cares about everyone.
Em Wilson
Apr 2026
In this place there is a wide variety of people--from different backgrounds, with a depth of knowledge in their special field. When I start a conversation with someone, I never know where we will end up--usually on a topic that I wouldn't have imagined. They each have different perspectives on what they're doing now and what they have done in the past. It's an education that is limited only by my lack of curiosity.
Amy Henderson
Jul 2023
I’ve been visiting my mom at Essex Meadows for the past few days, enjoying some of what she loves here… Walking paths with access to extensive Essex Land Trust trail system... A few cherry tomatoes from her community garden bed... Napping with the cat on the screened-in porch… Varied, tasty dinner menu with daily specials and attention to special requests… Lovely, landscaped grounds for a relaxed evening stroll. I have to say I’m jealous of the lifestyle!
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Essex Meadows offer?
Essex Meadows offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Essex Meadows located?
Essex Meadows is located at 30 Bokum Rd in Essex, Connecticut.
What do families say about Essex Meadows?
Essex Meadows is a Life Plan community in Essex, CT, combining independent living with access to assisted living and skilled nursing care. Reviewers consistently praise the attentive staff, strong physical therapy support, and a vibrant, intellectually engaged resident community. Feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with no recurring complaints noted.
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