Stratford Court of Boca Pointe is a continuing care retirement community that gives older adults many living options, like independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, all in one place. The community lets residents stay even as their needs for care change, since the staff can help with light or heavy care, including things like bathing, dressing, and medication management, and the team's on duty around the clock, with nurses, medication care managers, and medication technicians, and there's always staff available for residents who need extra assistance, even those who need mechanical lifts or are at risk for wandering or behavioral issues. It's also a place that accepts hospice care and respite stays, allowing those who need a short break or end-of-life support a comfortable environment. There are many room types, like private and semi-private suites, studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, with features like private baths, full tubs, in-unit laundry in some units, patios or balconies, carpeting, tile floors, central air, appliances including washer, dryer, oven, range, refrigerator, garbage disposal, and even dishwashers, so residents can live just how they want, and the rent covers utilities like electricity, water, cable, and internet.
The campus is pet-friendly and lets cats and dogs live with their owners, and it has a smoke-free policy to keep the air clean, and while the food is fine but nothing fancy, there are chef-led dining options with meals like surf and turf, lamb chops, and wine and cheese tastings, so there's something different now and then, and there's room service and private dining rooms for special meals or family visits. The place is well-kept and clean, and the grounds are open with pretty spots like patios, a Koi pond, an outdoor pool, and gardens, so folks can walk or sit in quiet places, and there are outdoor kitchens and shuffleboard for a bit of fun, and there's both a swimming pool and a hot tub if someone wants to relax or exercise in the water. Inside, there are wide common areas, a fitness center, game room, billiards table, theater, lounge, library, sunroom, clubhouse, conference room, and plenty of spots like sitting areas and a lobby to gather and talk, and maintenance is taken care of by staff.
For activities, there's a full-time activity director who sets up a varied calendar, including stretching, tai chi, yoga, water aerobics, art and cooking classes, gardening, karaoke, trivia, brain fitness, educational lectures, Wii bowling, wine tasting, and even community service, along with happy hours, concerts, movies at the community theater, horticulture meetings, and organized trips, so there's lively social life and ways for everyone to stay busy or learn something new.
The campus offers strong support for spiritual needs, with devotional services held both on-site and at local places of worship. There's also a focus on supporting folks living with Alzheimer's and dementia, including a secured memory care building, staff trained to handle exit-seeking behaviors, and a computerized wandering alert system that helps keep residents safe by signaling if someone tries to leave unsupervised, and there's care for people with physical acting out or higher needs, which helps families know their loved ones are watched over. Stratford Court has been doing this work for more than 35 years and has received ratings for safety and inclusiveness, like the WELL Health-Safety Rating and WELL Equity Rating. The community uses emergency call systems in each apartment and throughout the property, so people can always ask for help if they need it, and the medical team can coordinate skilled nursing, rehab, hospice, ADL, and IADL assistance. Staff can manage dry cleaning drop-offs and provide transportation, making life a little easier, and there's in-house management for day-to-day needs.
Overall, Stratford Court of Boca Pointe aims for a place that's safe, active, and welcoming, with the main goal to help each resident live as independently as possible while staying comfortable and cared for as their needs change, and with a community that tries to make every day feel worthwhile, there's a steady effort to balance health, safety, and enjoyment.
