Essex Meadows
Nursing home in Essex, CT
- Mostly night shifts
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 10 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 29, 2026Sources
The short version
You would practice skilled nursing inside the on-site health center at Essex Meadows, a Life Plan community in Essex, Connecticut, managed by Life Care Services.
Employer research, Jul 29, 2026
New graduates are welcomed into a paid RN residency internship with comprehensive onboarding and experienced nursing mentors beside you.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: facebook.comYou work skilled nursing inside a CMS 5-star health center that posts about 5.06 total nurse hours per resident day and a 5.0 staffing star.
For experienced nursesSources
The posted RN skilled-nursing rate for the 3–11 PM, 32-hour week sits at $40–$44 an hour, plus a $3 evening differential, with a daily-pay option.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 1 of 10 roles welcomes new grads, and there is a nurse residency
- Home health and wound care nurses: 4 of 10 roles
Not a fit
- Day-shift nurses: 5 of the 6 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
New Grad RN Residency Program (paid internship)
Essex Meadows · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: facebook.com- Preceptors and orientation
Supportive leadership and experienced nursing mentors; comprehensive onboarding and ongoing support for new grads
Essex Meadows · employer research
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As of 2026- Tuition support
Resident-sponsored educational scholarships
Essex Meadows · employer research
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As of 2026- Scheduling
RN 3-11 PM 32 hrs/wk: Week One Mon-Thu, Week Two Tue-Fri; per diem also available; employer cites stable schedules
Essex Meadows · employer research
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As of 2026- Charge opportunities
RN role includes supervising/leading and supporting nursing staff
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As of 2026
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, LTD, 401(k) match, PTO and holidays, EAP, free EV charging; some benefits hour-based for part-time and per diem. Daily Pay option. Resident-sponsored educational scholarships.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$40-44/hr
RN Skilled Nursing, 3-11 PM, 32 hours/week
As of 2026
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- Hourly pay
RN Skilled Nursing, 3-11 PM, 32 hours/week (range max)
As of 2026
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- Hourly pay
$23-$25/hr
CNA posted range
As of 2026
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- Shift pay
RN 3-11 PM shift differential +$3.00/hr
As of 2026
- Benefits
Daily Pay option available to employees
As of 2026
Units hiring now
- Home healthNights 22 open
- Wound care2 open
- Skilled nursing1 open
Employer RN posting places role in Skilled Nursing at a 5-Star Rated Health Center within a Life Plan/CCRC campus.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.com Skilled Nursing / Health Center
CMS profile: total nurse HPRD ~5.06, RN HPRD ~1.51, CNA HPRD ~3.19; staff turnover 33.9%, RN turnover 36.8%.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: allnurses.com
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall recommendation and ratings
- Glassdoor shows about 4.1/5 from 9 reviews with most recommending the employer; compensation category rated very highly.
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- Work wellbeing
- Indeed work-wellbeing score above average; purpose and satisfaction above average, happiness and stress average.
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As of 2026Source: indeed.com- CEO approval discrepancy
- Glassdoor lists very high CEO approval while Indeed shows much lower approval for the same named CEO.
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The hard parts
CMS figures show staff turnover around 34% and RN turnover around 37%, so you may still feel the churn even inside a 5-star staffing rating.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Essex, CT
Essex is a picturesque Connecticut River town with deep maritime roots and classic New England charm. Its compact Main Street in Essex Village offers waterfront dining, boutiques, and historic architecture. A peaceful, small-town setting with easy access to the river and surrounding natural areas—an appealing option for nurses seeking a quieter pace of life.
Browse roles in Essex- State price level · Connecticut
- 4% above the national average
- State index 103.6 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Common questions
Does Essex Meadows hire new grads?
1 of 10 roles welcomes new grads. Its nurse residency: New Grad RN Residency Program (paid internship).
Which shifts are open?
Of the 6 roles with a stated shift, 5 are night shifts and 1 is an evening shift.
Which units are hiring?
Home health (2), wound care (2) and skilled nursing (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Essex Meadows, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Essex Meadows
RN (3-11 PM, 32 Hours Per Week)
$40–$44/hr
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- 8-hour 8 hour
- Compact license OK
Sources
- allnurses.com/nursing-homes/essex-meadows-health-center-r1561
The short version, Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2026
- essexmeadows.com
Employer website
- facebook.com/essexmeadows/posts/rn-opportunities-new-graduates-welcome-we-will-train-you-looking-for-a-supportiv/1648455953950516
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Essex-Meadows-EI_IE1579996.11,24.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Essex-Meadows-Reviews-E1579996.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Essex-Meadows
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026 · 2026-07-29
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