Introduction

Waltonwood Senior Living at 3280 Walton Boulevard in Rochester Hills, Michigan, is part of a family-owned and operated senior living company with multiple locations in the Rochester Hills area. This review examines Waltonwood at University II specifically, along with relevant information about the Waltonwood brand and its approach to senior care.

Care Services Offered

Waltonwood offers a comprehensive continuum of care designed to allow seniors to age in place within their community:

Assisted Living Services

• 12-16 hour nursing support
• 24-hour call system and supervision
• Medication management
• Assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, transfers)
• Non-ambulatory care
• Wheelchair accessibility
• Personalized care plans

Memory Care Program

Waltonwood provides dedicated memory care services, though specific details about their memory care programming are limited in publicly available information. The memory care environment is designed to provide specialized support for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Facility Amenities

Waltonwood offers a range of amenities designed to enhance residents’ quality of life:

Living Accommodations

• Studio apartments (starting at approximately 400 sq ft)
• One-bedroom apartments
• Private rooms
• All rooms feature emergency call systems, private bathrooms, and kitchenettes
• Select units offer washers and dryers

Community Spaces

• Emergency alert system
• Arts and activity rooms
• Game room
• Library
• Movie theater
• Walking paths
• Garden spaces
• Fitness and wellness areas

Dining Options

• Restaurant-style dining
• Professional chef-prepared meals
• Special dietary accommodations
• Dining room for communal meals
• Recent improvements to dining services noted by residents

Daily Activities and Programs

Waltonwood promotes an active lifestyle through various scheduled activities:

• “Forever Fit” exercise program providing strength, endurance, balance, coordination, and flexibility classes
• Movie nights
• Music programs
• Resident-run activities
• Outdoor programs
• Field trips and outings
• Bingo and other social games
• Live concerts and entertainment
• Live animal presentations
• In-house activities and planned day trips to community attractions

According to one testimonial, the community offers “something to do all day,” suggesting a full activity calendar that keeps residents engaged throughout the day.

Resident and Family Experiences

Waltonwood has received mixed reviews from residents and their families, with an overall rating of 8.2 out of 10 stars based on 20 reviews on A Place for Mom, and 4.0 out of 5 stars on Caring.com (based on limited reviews).

Positive Testimonials

• “I truly feel that my parents are safe and well cared for at Waltonwood Main. The staff care for them with genuine love and concern daily. My parents LOVE the food and activities. We are also very happy with the new renovations, everything is bright and welcoming.”
• “My mother has been in assisted living at Waltonwood for the past 18 months. I have not seen her so engaged and active for years. She enjoys the various in-house activities provided for the residents (Bingo, live concerts, live animal presentations), the planned day trips in the greater community (movies, lunches, museums, the zoo, etc.)”
• “The staff is always willing to help them with whatever they need. The food has changed recently as well as the wait staff. They have both improved quite a bit!”

Critical Feedback

• “We’re not happy with it, the rooms were really small but we have to move them somewhere. But the care we’re seeing when we were there, and our tour was good, so that was the main feature why we went to this place.”
• “It’s older and outdated, but they’re slowly updating the rooms available, so they’re making improvements as they go. The rooms are smaller than what we like, but the care is what matters.”
• Some reviewers mentioned concerns about the facility being dated, though renovations are ongoing.

Pricing Information

Waltonwood at University II offers competitive pricing compared to other facilities in the Rochester Hills area:

• Assisted Living studio starts at approximately $5,310 per month
• Private room starts at approximately $5,560 per month
• One-bedroom apartment starts at approximately $6,180 per month

This pricing is lower than the average cost of care in the Rochester Hills area of $5,949 per month, making Waltonwood a relatively good value option.

For more extensive care needs or memory care services, pricing would likely be higher, though specific figures for memory care are not readily available in public sources.

Management and Staff

Waltonwood provides:

• 12-16 hour nursing support
• 24-hour supervision
• Staff assistance with daily activities

According to reviews, the staff receives high marks for professionalism and care:

• “The staff was very professional, very friendly and outgoing towards all the people there.”
• “The staff care for them with genuine love and concern daily.”

The facility is described as a smaller community with approximately 40 residents, allowing for more personalized attention. This intimate setting appears to be a significant advantage in terms of staff responsiveness and personalized care.

Location and Community Integration

Waltonwood at University II is conveniently located in Rochester Hills with access to several community amenities:

• Located near downtown Rochester (less than 3 miles away)
• Proximity to shopping at Great Lakes Crossing and Somerset Mall
• Village of Rochester Hills offering shopping and dining options
• Convenient access to Crittenton Hospital
• Close to local churches and places of worship
• Easy access to major expressways
• The community provides courtesy transportation to local destinations

Nearby neighborhood amenities include:

• Dr. Mahjoub (3.7 miles away)
• CVS Pharmacy (less than a mile away)
• Shake Shack (within walking distance)
• Avon Donuts (a short drive away)
• Church Of The Holy Redeemer (3.4 miles from the community)

Unique Features and Differentiators

What sets Waltonwood apart from other facilities in the area:

1. Family-Owned Operation: As a family-owned and operated business, Waltonwood emphasizes personalized care and attention to resident needs.
2. Aging in Place Philosophy: Their priority is providing a full continuum of care that enables seniors to age in place within the community, preserving relationships and maintaining familiarity of surroundings.
3. “Forever Fit” Program: A specialized exercise program designed to help residents maintain strength, endurance, balance, coordination, and flexibility in a safe and enjoyable environment.
4. Newly Renovated Spaces: Recent renovations have updated and brightened the community spaces, as noted in several resident testimonials.
5. Intimate Community Size: With a smaller resident population, Waltonwood offers more personalized care and a closer-knit community atmosphere.

Awards and Recognition

While specific awards for Waltonwood at University II are not readily available in public sources, the Waltonwood brand has received recognition:

• Best of Senior Living awards for various properties
• Best Meals and Dining recognition
• Most Friendly in Senior Living awards

Conclusion

Waltonwood at University II offers a comprehensive senior living experience with a focus on personalized care in a smaller community setting. With starting prices below the area average, renovated spaces, and positive feedback about staff attentiveness, it represents a good value option for seniors seeking assisted living or memory care services in Rochester Hills.

The facility’s strengths include its family-owned approach, focus on aging in place, diverse activity programming, and convenient location near healthcare, shopping, and community resources. While some reviewers note smaller room sizes and an older facility, ongoing renovations and the quality of care appear to outweigh these concerns for most residents and families.

For seniors seeking a personalized care approach in a community that allows for aging in place, Waltonwood at University II merits serious consideration. A personal visit would provide the most accurate picture of whether this community’s balance of care, amenities, and value aligns with individual preferences and needs.