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The Stratford

405 Smith Level Rd

4(10 ratings)· Chapel Hill average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Licensed capacity
77 residents

North Carolina DHSR

Memory care security
Secured entrances for memory care residents
Short-term stays
Respite care offered for temporary family support
Room options
Private or semi-private accommodations available

What Families Think

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Reviews of The Stratford are sharply divided: several families praise the friendly, attentive staff and a responsive sales team, with one saying her mother has been happy there for over a year and a half. However, two other reviewers report serious cleanliness and supervision concerns, including roaches, bed bugs, and inadequate monitoring of residents.

What reviewers praise

  • Friendly, helpful staff praised by multiple families
  • Responsive, communicative sales manager
  • Long-term resident satisfaction (1.5+ years)
  • Secured memory care unit for dementia residents
  • Respite care available for short-term needs

What reviewers flag

  • Multiple reports of roaches in the community
  • One report of bed bugs
  • One report of inadequate resident supervision
  • One report of lazy staff

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

The Stratford is a senior living community in Chapel Hill, North Carolina offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews.

About The Stratford

The Stratford is an assisted living and memory care community located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, providing personalized support for older adults who need help with daily activities while maintaining independence.

The community offers assisted living services that include assistance with bathing, dressing, medication management, and meal preparation in a safe and comfortable environment. Residents have access to private or semi-private accommodations, social activities, and amenities designed to enhance quality of life, with 24/7 trained staff available to provide compassionate care.

Memory care at The Stratford is a specialized service designed to support individuals with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and other memory-related conditions. The community features secured entrances, structured routines, sensory-based programming, and specialized dining to meet residents' unique needs. Staff members are trained in specialized dementia care and available around the clock.

The community also offers respite care services, providing families with support when needed. The environment is designed to feel welcoming and homelike, with staff who know residents personally and prioritize creating comfortable interactions and good days for those in care.

Types of Care at The Stratford

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities

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Reviews of The Stratford

4overall · 10 ratings combined

4★ on Google (10)

Morgan Coleman

Jun 2026

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I love the managers there, they make sure everything is taken care of.

Jessi LaCosta

May 2026

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While I cannot review the actual facility in terms of having a resident reside there, I can discuss my experience with the Sales Manager, Sophie Weidman. She was VERY flexible, a great communicator, amiable and courteous. Also she understood evry quickly what my mom needed vs what would potentially not work for our family. She gets a 5 star rating.

Sheila Green

Mar 2026

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Only if no place else to leave one you don't love! Roaches and lazy staff.

Star

Nov 2025

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They have roaches n bed bugs n don’t watch the residents don’t take ur family there

Eddie Martinez

Aug 2023

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We have been very satisfied with The Stratford homes My Mom has been there over 1-1/2 years. The staff is very friendly and helpful to the patient. She’s is enjoying her time at this facility. Thanks

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What types of care does The Stratford offer?

The Stratford offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is The Stratford located?

The Stratford is located at 405 Smith Level Rd in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

What do families say about The Stratford?

The Stratford carries a 4.0 out of 5 rating from 10 Google reviews. Reviews of The Stratford are sharply divided: several families praise the friendly, attentive staff and a responsive sales team, with one saying her mother has been happy there for over a year and a half. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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