Nursing homes in Stratford, IA
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Stratford, part of the Hamilton area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Stratford, Iowa, and the surrounding Hamilton County area have access to one nursing home facility within the 50249 ZIP code. According to data from the federal CMS Care Compare tool, the local facility, Stratford Specialty Care, currently holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This facility, operated by Care Initiatives, represents the only option in the immediate vicinity for those evaluating Medicare-certified long-term care services.
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avg 2★ · 1 homesWhat to look for in Stratford
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Stratford Specialty Care at 2★.
- 1 of 1 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Stratford
| Stratford Specialty Care CARE INITIATIVES · Medium · Not for Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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