Detroit Senior AdvisorLast verified: October 2026 against the LARA facility record
Is Waltonwood at Main licensed in Michigan?
Yes. Waltonwood at Main holds an active regular Home for the Aged license, number AH630285481, from Michigan LARA's Bureau of Community and Health Systems, for 114 residents. Its current license runs August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027, and it appears in LARA's statewide facility file as of October 24, 2026.
License and contact information for Waltonwood at Main
| Licensing agency | Michigan LARA, Bureau of Community and Health Systems |
|---|---|
| License type | Home for the Aged |
| License # | AH630285481 |
| License status | Regular license, active |
| Current license term | August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027 |
| First licensed | October 4, 2006 (original issuance date printed on LARA's reports) |
| Licensed capacity | 114 residents |
| Populations served (LARA) | Aged, Alzheimer's |
| Licensee | Waltonwood at Main, LLC |
| Rule violations in the last year (LARA flag) | Yes |
| Enforcement / disciplinary record | 2 special investigation reports posted on its LARA profile; LARA's file flags rule violations within the last year. No license revocation, suspension or other disciplinary action is shown (none reported). |
| Address | 1401 Rochester Rd., Rochester Hills, MI 48307 |
| Phone | (248) 601-7600 |
| County | Oakland County |
| State record | LARA facility profile and reports |
What did LARA's most recent renewal inspection of Waltonwood at Main find?
LARA's renewal inspection of Waltonwood at Main on April 23, 2026 cited 2 rule violations, which requires the licensee to file a written corrective action plan before the license is renewed. Renewal citations are common; what matters is the subject of each one and whether it repeats.
Rules cited in that report:
- R 325.1921 - Governing bodies, administrators, and supervisors
- R 325.1932 - Resident’s medications
Read the full renewal report on LARA (posted May 19, 2026).
What have LARA's special investigations of Waltonwood at Main found?
LARA has posted 2 special investigation reports for Waltonwood at Main since October 2023, covering 10 allegations. Investigators established a violation on 2 of those allegations, and 2 of the 2 reports found at least one violation, counting additional rule findings. A corrective action plan is required whenever a violation is established.
| Complaint received | Investigation # | Allegations (LARA's wording) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2026 | 2026A1027044 | Resident A was not provided with medications consistent with physician orders. Staff did not know what the medications were for and did not... (not established); Allegations regarding Resident B’s care, environment, personal Items, and catheter management. (not established); Resident B’s diet and food preferences were not accommodated. (not established); plus 6 more | Report |
| March 17, 2025 | 2025A0784038 | Inadequate assistance medication administration (established) | Report |
What is Waltonwood at Main's full licensing history on LARA's public record?
LARA's profile for Waltonwood at Main holds 5 posted reports from 2007 through 2026: 2 renewal inspections, 2 special investigations. The license was first issued October 4, 2006, per the original issuance date printed on LARA's reports. The licensee of record is Waltonwood at Main, LLC.
| Posted | Report | Source |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | Special Investigation | View |
| May 19, 2026 | Renewal Inspection | View |
| May 23, 2025 | Special Investigation | View |
| May 12, 2024 | Renewal Inspection | View |
| January 18, 2007 | Original Licensing Study | View |
What level of care is Waltonwood at Main licensed to provide?
Waltonwood at Main is licensed as a Home for the Aged, Michigan's license for a supervised personal-care residence of 21 or more residents age 55 and older, under Part 213 of the Public Health Code and the R 325.1901 rule set. LARA lists Alzheimer's among the populations it serves, so it may admit residents with dementia; as a Home for the Aged that markets dementia care, it must give families a written description of that program under MCL 333.20178.
Who is Waltonwood at Main a good fit for, based on its license?
Based only on its LARA record, Waltonwood at Main suits families planning ahead for dementia care, since LARA lists Alzheimer's among the populations it serves. It may also suit people who want a mid-size community; families who value a long track record, since it has been licensed since 2006.
How does Waltonwood at Main compare with other licensed facilities in Oakland County?
With 114 licensed beds, Waltonwood at Main ranks No. 14 by capacity among the 88 listed assisted living settings in Oakland County, where the median is 56 beds. Of those 88, 69 are licensed to serve Alzheimer's, 66 have at least one special investigation report posted, and LARA flags rule violations in the past year at 22.
Licensed Homes for the Aged of similar size in Oakland County, from the same LARA file:
| Facility | City | Beds | Serves Alzheimer's | Investigation reports | License # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarbrook Of Bloomfield Hills | Bloomfield Hills | 114 | Yes | 0 | AH630394482 |
| The Bradford Senior Living | Bloomfield Hills | 114 | Yes | 3 | AH630399613 |
| StoryPoint West Bloomfield | West Bloomfield | 113 | Yes | 8 | AH630381200 |
| Fleischman Residence | West Bloomfield | 116 | Yes | 2 | AH630236785 |
| StoryPoint Novi | Novi | 116 | Yes | 2 | AH630404534 |
| New Hope White Lake Senior Living Community | White Lake | 117 | Yes | 2 | AH630406127 |
Where is Waltonwood at Main and what is nearby?
Waltonwood at Main is at 1401 Rochester Rd., Rochester Hills, in Oakland County. Hospitals families in the area use most include Henry Ford Rochester Hospital, Corewell Health Troy Hospital. Veterans are served by the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit.
Free, unbiased options counseling for Oakland County families comes from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, which can also explain MI Choice Waiver eligibility. Compare nearby options on our Rochester Hills assisted living guide.
How much does Waltonwood at Main cost?
LARA does not publish rates, so ask Waltonwood at Main for its written rate sheet and any care-level fees. For context, memory care in Metro Detroit typically runs $4,800 to $6,800 per month in 2026.
Paying for it: Michigan's MI Choice Waiver can pay for personal care and supports for eligible residents of a licensed Home for the Aged or AFC home, but it does not pay room and board, and not every community accepts waiver participants. Wartime veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid & Attendance. Ask both questions on the first call.
How should I evaluate Waltonwood at Main?
Treat the LARA file as your first reference check. Read Waltonwood at Main's latest LARA renewal inspection and its special investigation reports, then visit at a mealtime and again unannounced, and ask how the memory care team would handle a resident whose needs change.
Questions to ask on your tour of Waltonwood at Main
- Your last LARA renewal cited R 325.1921 (governing bodies, administrators, and supervisors). What did your corrective action plan change?
- How many direct-care staff are awake and on the floor overnight, and for how many residents?
- What did LARA cite at your last renewal inspection, and what changed afterward?
- How long have the administrator and the wellness or health services director been in their roles?
- How often is the service plan updated, and do families get a copy?
- Do you accept MI Choice Waiver services or VA Aid & Attendance, and is there a wait for those residents?
- How do you respond to a fall at 2 a.m., and which hospital do residents go to?
- If my parent's dementia progresses, can they stay, and what does the secured unit cost?
- What does the residency agreement say about notice periods and rate increases?
- May I have the written description of your dementia program that MCL 333.20178 requires?
What are the next steps if I am considering Waltonwood at Main?
Confirm availability, read the LARA record, and tour at least twice before signing anything. The order below keeps the state record in front of you before the sales conversation starts.
- Call Waltonwood at Main at (248) 601-7600 and ask whether it has an opening at your parent's care level, including in memory care.
- Before the tour, open the LARA profile and read the latest renewal report and the two most recent special investigation reports.
- Request the written rate sheet, the residency agreement and a blank service plan.
- Visit twice - once at a meal and once unannounced in the evening - and use the tour questions above.
- Tour at least one comparison community; nearby licensed options include American House Hampton Village and Pomeroy Living Rochester Assisted.
- Call us before you sign - we review the agreement and the LARA record with you at no cost.
Who can help if there is a problem at Waltonwood at Main?
Start with the administrator, then file a complaint with LARA at 866-856-0126 or online; LARA investigates complaints about Homes for the Aged and AFC homes. Report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation to Michigan's 24-hour line at 855-444-3911, and call the Long Term Care Ombudsman at 866-485-9393 for free, confidential advocacy.
How can Detroit Senior Advisor help with Waltonwood at Main?
We're a free local advisory service. We can check whether Waltonwood at Main has an opening at your parent's care level, compare it with other licensed options in Oakland County, and walk you through its LARA record before you tour - families never pay us.
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This profile uses only public LARA records and does not rate, rank or endorse Waltonwood at Main. Detroit Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.
