Waltonwood at Lakeside is a senior living community located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, offering a range of lifestyle and care options, including memory care as the primary service, with additional assisted living and independent living services available. Set within a well-maintained environment with scenic views of water features such as a lake or pond, the facility provides a variety of amenities including indoor and outdoor walking paths, wellness and fitness programs, a barber/beauty salon, and diverse activity offerings like clubs, communities, and yoga, including chair yoga. Residences are designed with secure access and special accommodations for individuals experiencing memory loss, and the environment is structured to maximize safety and comfort for memory care residents.

The care and medical support at Waltonwood at Lakeside are comprehensive, addressing a wide array of resident needs. The facility provides memory care services within a secured community designed specifically for those experiencing memory impairment, with features and programming adapted to improve safety and daily engagement. For residents with medical needs such as diabetes or incontinence, care protocols address medication management and individualized health support, while nursing staff coordinate ambulatory needs and assistance with activities of daily living, including full support with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Onsite podiatry and dental services are available, and the community accepts residents with psychiatric conditions. Medical oversight covers medication management and monitoring, while dietary support is provided through nutrition-aware meal services.

Residents are encouraged to engage in social and wellness programming, including fitness classes, organized clubs, and wellness activities that promote socialization and emotional well-being. The community has indoor and outdoor walking paths for physical activity, and amenities such as the barber/beauty salon support routine self-care. The secure design and structured routines are intended to support residents at various stages of memory loss, with staff trained to manage memory care needs in a controlled setting.

Transportation services are available to residents at no additional cost for both medical and non-medical appointments or errands. This complimentary transportation enables residents to attend medical visits, participate in offsite activities, or run personal errands, supporting continued independence and access to external healthcare or community resources as needed.

Resident and family feedback reflects a range of experiences with the facility. Many highlight the attractive, well-maintained setting and praise certain staff members for their responsive and compassionate care—particularly in dining and resident engagement. Positive experiences include well-executed welcome packages and birthday celebrations for residents. However, there are consistent concerns in reviews regarding the continuity and quality of care, including frequent staff and management turnover, staffing shortages, communication challenges, and incidents involving care plan follow-through and medication management. Some residents and families have expressed dissatisfaction regarding the value relative to fees, limitations on choice of external providers, management’s approach to concerns, and the use of wheelchairs within the community. While wellness continues to be a focus at Waltonwood at Lakeside, prospective residents and families should consider the full spectrum of reported experiences when evaluating this senior living community.

Costs at this community start at $4,500 and range up to $7,130. The average price in the community is $5,815, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,916. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.