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10 Best Nursing Homes in Stratford, IA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Stratford nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Stratford, IA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Stratford or another care type is right for you. Browse 21 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Stratford.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Ontario.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Luther, Berkley and Beaver.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Stratford, IA

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Things are going well. You have been taking great care of us. My wife us eating better here. We get walks to the DR and she is walking better.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Independence Village! At Independence Village of Ames, we enjoy spending time getting to know our residents and helping them explore the best living options for each of their specific needs. We’re here to assist with daily tasks like housekeeping, getting ready for the day, or even...
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8.0
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It’s been a wonderful experience for my grandma. The care for my grandma is priority and Bickford of Ames has continuously shown her exceptionally good care and kindness. I would recommend Bickford of Ames...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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Mother had progressive dementia, she was a handfull for the staff. The staff was very patient with her. Mother made no complaints about the facility. Mom was always a social person, as her disease progressed...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Why settle for the ordinary in senior living when Bickford offers so much more? Freshly crafted meals, a dedicated caregiver always within reach, and a world of exciting activities await your loved one. Our commitment? Making sure they’re able to embrace life to the fullest, every single day....
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The staff are nice and helpful. My mother in law is enjoying some of the daily activities offered. The food is good and they offer god sized portions. They do keep the community clean. I would recommend...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Rose of Ames Affordable Assisted Living community is located in Ames, Iowa. The community has 56 units situated in a tranquil residential neighborhood on the border of Ames in Story County. It is also located in a part that has low crime rates making it quite safe for residents. The Mary...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Heartwood House is an assisted living community located in the lovey and quaint city of Ames, Story County, Iowa. Ames is a picturesque midwestern town with lots of green grass, trees, and wide streets. This college town is actually considered to be one of the best college towns in the United...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Windsor Manor we believe that remaining connected to friends and loved ones, as well as the community and world at large, is a vital part of thriving as an older adult. We strive to diminish limitations by encouraging activity that stimulates the mind as well as the body, and we advocate as...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of nursing homes in Stratford, IA

The average cost of senior living in Stratford is $5,376 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Woolstock, IA with an average of $3,432 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Stratford, IA vs. nearby cities

Stratford, IA
$5,376/mo
$5,058/mo
$4,258/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Stratford, IA vs. the state and national average

Stratford, IA
$5,376/mo
$4,388/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Stratford vs. other types of senior living

$5,376/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,376/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Stratford, IA by room type

Studio
$4,842/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,526/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,737/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Stratford over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Stratford

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Stratford

Bickford of Ames

4.4
My experience has been really good. My mom like it. My mom likes the food. The staff is awesome. The room sizes are good, could be bigger, but there are plenty of common areas. They have a wonderful outdoor courtyard area for residents. Need more variety in the activities.

Independence Village of Ames

5.0
Everyone goes above and beyond and does what needs to be done. Everything like food is furnished and I don't have to do anything if I don't want to.

Bickford of Fort Dodge

5.0
So far it's very good. We haven't had any major complaints. She loves the food, she loves having a choice. The other residents have been friendly and welcoming, she made friends pretty quickly. It seems to be working out pretty well.

Stratford nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stratford nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stratford, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Stratford nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Stratford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Stratford, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.5%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Stratford nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Stratford Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stratford, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.8%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stratford nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Stratford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stratford, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.5%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
4.8%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Stratford nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Stratford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stratford, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
9.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stratford nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Stratford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stratford, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
19%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
19%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
19%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
9.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Ames, Bickford of Ames and Crestview Apartments are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Stratford, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 21 nursing homes facilities near Stratford, Iowa. See the full list.

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