Stratford Specialty Care
1200 Highway 175 East · Stratford, IA · 50249 · 5158382795
53 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Care Initiatives
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.53 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.91 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.04 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
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.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
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.
Corrected August 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected August 5, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165270 · certified since May 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.