Stratford Specialty Care

    1200 Highway 175E, Stratford, IA, 50249
    4.2 · 5 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Beautiful patio and attentive staff

    I live at Stratford and I couldn't be happier - the patio is beautiful, the staff and Team Stratford are amazing, hardworking and respectful, and caregivers give attentive, timely care. Their 10-star annual survey says it all.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.20 · 5 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.2
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.2

    Pros

    • Amazing staff
    • Hardworking caregivers
    • Attentive care
    • Timely service
    • Respectful staff
    • Beautiful patio/outdoor space
    • Strong annual survey performance
    • High overall satisfaction (10-star sentiment)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: The reviews for Stratford Specialty Care are uniformly positive, describing the community as a "great place" with exceptionally strong staff performance. Reviewers highlight an atmosphere of high satisfaction (one review even expresses a "10 stars" rating), and there are repeated compliments that emphasize the quality and responsiveness of the caregiving team.

    Care quality and staffing: The dominant theme across the reviews is the quality of the people who provide care. Multiple reviewers call attention to "amazing staff," "hardworking caregivers," and describe the care as "attentive." The presence of "timely service" and repeated references to staff being "respectful" suggest both responsiveness to resident needs and a courteous, professional approach to interactions. The mention of "team Stratford" implies cohesive teamwork and a consistent staffing culture rather than isolated standout employees.

    Facilities and environment: While the reviews focus primarily on staff and care, one concrete facility-related praise is the "beautiful patio," indicating that outdoor or amenity spaces are attractive and likely well-maintained. That single reference suggests the community offers pleasant outdoor options that contribute positively to residents' quality of life.

    Administration, oversight, and quality indicators: Another notable point is the "great annual survey," which signals strong performance on whatever formal inspections or evaluations that phrase refers to (likely regulatory or internal quality reviews). A positive annual survey is an important indicator of compliance, safety, and operational standards, reinforcing the positive impressions created by staff-centered comments.

    Gaps and limitations in the reviews: The supplied summaries are short and uniformly favorable, which limits the ability to identify nuanced strengths or areas for improvement. There is no mention of dining, activities, clinical outcomes, pricing, room accommodations beyond the patio, or specifics about staff ratios and training. Because negatives or concerns are not mentioned in these summaries, it is not possible to draw conclusions about potential issues such as wait times for particular services, clinical care consistency, food quality, or social programming.

    Practical takeaway and recommendations: Based on the available comments, Stratford Specialty Care appears to excel in staff quality, responsiveness, and regulatory performance, with at least one attractive outdoor amenity. For prospective residents or family members seeking more detail, recommended next steps include touring the community (to see the patio and living spaces in person), asking for the most recent survey report or inspection results, and inquiring about dining options, activity programming, staff-to-resident ratios, and any outcomes data. The reviews indicate a strong, respectful caregiving culture and good oversight, but additional information would provide a fuller picture of daily life and services.

    Location

    Map showing location of Stratford Specialty Care

    About 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.

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