Caraday of Quitman sits in Quitman, TX, and offers several types of senior living care including nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and home care with trained aides for non-medical help and companionship, and the building itself has 156 certified beds but usually has about 36 residents, and there's a community feeling here with staff who people often call friendly, helpful, and joyful-they're kind to both residents and visitors, and you'll see them support each other too. The place gets noticed in town and has community awards for being friendly, caring, and having good activities, and they work hard to provide programs and activities that keep seniors busy in social, physical, mental, and emotional ways, with things meant to help residents feel engaged and well, and for people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, the care plan focuses on reducing confusion and keeping everyone safe from wandering. The building has some nice touches too, like secure private courtyards, furnished private or semi-private rooms, and amenities meant to keep people comfortable, healthy, and safe, including meals planned to give proper nutrition and enjoyment, and there's an on-site therapy team available for physical, occupational, and speech therapy right where you live.
Caraday of Quitman helps seniors who need help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and managing medications, and there's specific care for residents with more complex needs, such as wound care, disease management for things like diabetes or recovery from stroke, and joint replacement therapy, plus skilled nursing services, hospice and palliative care, respite care, IV therapy, and specialized nutrition support, and when mental health challenges come up, psych and behavior health services are available. The average nurse turnover rate is 54.5%, and residents receive about 3.46 nurse hours per day. Managerial control has stayed with Caraday Quitman LLC since August 2021, and the Stratford Hospital District owns it completely. Like many nursing homes, Caraday of Quitman's last inspections show some deficiencies, including a care planning violation, a nutrition and dietary violation about food sources and handling, and an infection control citation, with a total of 25 deficiencies in recent reports-none caused actual harm, but state inspectors said there was potential for some harm. The name Caraday of Quitman is a unique touch for this community, and while they earn a 5-star community rating, the main focus seems to be on making sure seniors live with support, care, and respect in a place set up for both comfort and safety.
