Stratford Specialty Care
1200 Highway 175 East, Stratford, IA 50249
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Stratford Specialty Care Compares
Stratford Specialty Care is a 53-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Stratford, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.7%) is below the Iowa average of 4.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 53 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 71% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 30.9% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5% (59% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.7% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (81% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.7% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (82% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Stratford Specialty Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Stratford Specialty Care with other nursing homes in Stratford.
How is Stratford Specialty Care addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Stratford Specialty Care doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 30.9% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Stratford Specialty Care keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.7% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How do residents and families raise concerns at Stratford Specialty Care?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Stratford Specialty Care?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Stratford
Stratford sits in Webster County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 6,712 (18.5%)
- Median age
- 39.3 years
- Median household income
- $51,909
- Median home value
- $107,900
Demographics for Webster County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Stratford.
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