Stratford Specialty Care
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (13 vs median 5)
Below average in IA · Below recommended RN staffing · Below chain average · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
The facility is consistently rated highly for its attentive and hardworking staff, making it a potentially comfortable environment for residents. As there are no negative reviews provided, families should schedule a tour to observe staff-to-resident interactions firsthand and verify if the facility's daily operations align with these positive reports.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
5 reviews on Google“Stratford Specialty Care receives praise for its dedicated staff and pleasant outdoor amenities like the patio. Reviewers highlight the team's hard work and responsiveness in meeting resident needs in a timely manner.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Hardworking, attentive staff
- Beautiful outdoor patio area
- Responsive to resident needs
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 6 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility responds to some reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the facility has a beautiful outdoor patio; how do you encourage residents to utilize that space for daily socialization and activities?
- 2With a capacity of 53 residents, how does your team ensure that the high level of staff attentiveness mentioned by families is maintained consistently throughout the day?
- 3Given that the facility has had some recent health inspection findings, what specific steps are you taking to improve those areas and ensure the highest standard of care?
- 4I see that you engage with some feedback online; how do you incorporate family input and suggestions into your daily operations?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency, what is your specific protocol for coordinating care with local hospitals and keeping family members informed?
- 6With 13 recent federal deficiencies, could you walk me through how your leadership team monitors staff performance to ensure compliance and resident safety?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Beautiful patio for the residents! Great staff that are respectful!”
“A great place to be at and the stuff is amazing and works very hard to take care of the residents and also to make sure they have anything they need in a timely matter.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Stratford Specialty Care has concerning patterns with 39% of deficiencies triggered by family complaints regarding nursing staffing, resident rights, and safety issues. The facility shows recurring problems with nursing staffing shortages across multiple years (2023-2025), medication errors, infection control, and failure to protect residents from accidents and restraint misuse. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistent nature of core care issues, particularly inadequate staffing levels, warrants careful consideration.
Dec 4, 2025Complaint5
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
May 21, 2025Routine8
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
May 21, 2025Complaint4
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jan 6, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Jul 25, 2024Routine8
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Jul 25, 2024Complaint1
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Dec 31, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Dec 4, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 5, State violations: 1
Oct 14, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
May 22, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
May 21, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 8, State violations: 0
Feb 26, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jan 16, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jan 6, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Stratford Specialty Care
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Care Initiatives
43 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 35 of 43
Ownership & Management
Owners
Care Initiatives
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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