Stratford Specialty Care

Stratford Specialty Care, about 12 miles outside Centerville, Iowa, has 53 beds with 35 Medicaid beds in a home-like setting where residents get care round the clock from a team of over 45 staff, and it's the highest rated community in its city with an average resident rating of 6 out of 10, though the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gives the nursing home a 2-star rating out of 5, which people should know about. As part of the Care Initiatives network, Stratford Specialty Care offers a range of services like skilled nursing care, long-term care, memory care for people with Alzheimer's or other conditions, as well as hospice care and respite care; there are personalized care plans for each resident, and skilled staff make sure to focus on both health needs and overall well-being, including therapy, recovery activities, and daily programs for mental stimulation and social engagement. The facility has designated therapy areas and updated medical technology, and rehabilitation services use state-of-the-art approaches for both short and long stays, with options for those who need help recovering from illness or injury. Room choices include studio, semi-private, share, or companion layouts, and amenities add comfort while specialized services support seniors with chronic diseases or disabilities, with Medicaid and Medicaid Pending accepted and no need for private pay before Medicaid, which is a help for many families. Stratford Specialty Care also works with resources like the Iowa Compass Disability Resource Database and is associated with VA Community Nursing Homes for those who need it, and it's licensed to provide care up to 53 residents close to home, supported by the wider Care Initiatives group that operates across Iowa and eastern Nebraska, always aiming to help residents stay safe, comfortable, and as healthy as possible.