The Stratford

The Stratford is a lovely senior living community, and my mother-in-law is very happy there. Located in the attractive village of West Clay, Bev relishes going for walks indoors and out, past the fountain, through the beautiful plantings of Reagan Park and around the tranquil neighborhood. Mrs Llewellyn likes the various exercise opportunities, (I.e. Balance class, swimming in the indoor pool.) She appreciates help from the staff with her phone & computer, and the dusting, vacuuming and changing of linens from the weekly cleaning crew. The dining room offers a wide range of culinary options, and the wait staff are very kind and helpful. She enjoys Sunday matinees in the theatre, playing Canasta with her card club and joining others for Bible study. The Stratford provides opportunities for residents to be involved and connect with other residents, and Bev has made some dear friends there. My wife & I are grateful Mom is content, and that there are other levels of care available at the Stratford. After a bad fall, Bev was able to recuperate at “The Retreat” (located in the assisted living wing) where she received skilled care nursing, occupational, physical, and speech therapy, until she was strong enough to return to her apartment in independent living.

We have been blown away with the amazing experience we have had at the Stratford. It began with our mother needing to be in the full care area. Unfortunately, it was a short stay and her time on earth was finished. But those few weeks were a wonderful experience of care, concern, and even one above and beyond experience from a senior staff member. We had an excellent experience during a very hard and sad time for our family. Afterward, her husband and our father needed a new place to live. He moved into an independent apartment and again, we have had an excellent experience. All of the staff made the transition so easy and welcomed him in with open arms. Stephanie was amazing during the move in process and guided us through every small detail. She went above the call of duty to introduce him around and try to get him connected with other residents. We have not found a downside to The Stratford yet. The entire staff has been fabulous and friendly. We have been very impressed with the activities available, the food served, and the ease of this complete change of life. We so appreciate The Stratford and look forward to experiencing all of the seasons for the first time!

During my nearly 12 years of residency at The Stratford, numerous excellent experiences occurred. One that was deeply meaningful was because my wife had Parkinson’s. Because there were others with the same issue, our Director of Wellness, Heather, created our exercise group specifically for our Parkinson’s residents. My wife absolutely loved being there. It gave me great joy as well and helped with her mobility greatly. I am forever grateful for that class and what it gave to her life!