Detroit Senior AdvisorLast verified: October 2026 against the LARA facility record
Is Waltonwood at Royal Oak licensed in Michigan?
Yes. Waltonwood at Royal Oak holds an active regular Home for the Aged license, number AH630336552, from Michigan LARA's Bureau of Community and Health Systems, for 105 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 Royal Oak
| Licensing agency | Michigan LARA, Bureau of Community and Health Systems |
|---|---|
| License type | Home for the Aged |
| License # | AH630336552 |
| License status | Regular license, active |
| Current license term | August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027 |
| First licensed | November 28, 2012 (original issuance date printed on LARA's reports) |
| Licensed capacity | 105 residents |
| Populations served (LARA) | Aged |
| Licensee | Waltonwood at Royal Oak, L.L.C. |
| Rule violations in the last year (LARA flag) | No |
| Enforcement / disciplinary record | 1 special investigation report posted on its LARA profile; no rule violations flagged in LARA's file for the last year. No license revocation, suspension or other disciplinary action is shown (none reported). |
| Address | 3450 W. 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073 |
| Phone | (248) 549-6400 |
| County | Oakland County |
| State record | LARA facility profile and reports |
What did LARA's most recent renewal inspection of Waltonwood at Royal Oak find?
LARA's renewal inspection of Waltonwood at Royal Oak on June 30, 2025 cited 4 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 medications
- R 325.1976 - Kitchen and dietary
Read the full renewal report on LARA (posted August 1, 2025).
What have LARA's special investigations of Waltonwood at Royal Oak found?
LARA has posted 1 special investigation report for Waltonwood at Royal Oak since October 2023, covering 3 allegations. Investigators established a violation on 2 of those allegations, and 1 of the 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2025 | 2025A1027074 | Resident A’s catheter care was not consistent with his service plan. (established); There were errors with Resident A’s medications. (established); Staff were rude and took Resident A’s pendant. (not established) | Report |
What is Waltonwood at Royal Oak's full licensing history on LARA's public record?
LARA's profile for Waltonwood at Royal Oak holds 3 posted reports from 2012 through 2025: 1 renewal inspection, 1 special investigation. The license was first issued November 28, 2012, per the original issuance date printed on LARA's reports. The licensee of record is Waltonwood at Royal Oak, L.L.C..
| Posted | Report | Source |
|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2025 | Special Investigation | View |
| August 1, 2025 | Renewal Inspection | View |
| December 11, 2012 | Original Licensing Study | View |
What level of care is Waltonwood at Royal Oak licensed to provide?
Waltonwood at Royal Oak 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 does not list Alzheimer's among the populations it serves, so ask how it handles a resident who develops dementia and whether a move would be required.
Who is Waltonwood at Royal Oak a good fit for, based on its license?
Based only on its LARA record, Waltonwood at Royal Oak suits residents who do not need a dementia program, since LARA does not list Alzheimer's for it. It may also suit people who want a mid-size community.
How does Waltonwood at Royal Oak compare with other licensed facilities in Oakland County?
With 105 licensed beds, Waltonwood at Royal Oak ranks No. 19 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American House Hampton Village | Rochester Hills | 105 | Yes | 3 | AH630398529 |
| The Oasis of Holly | Holly | 104 | Yes | 3 | AH630410280 |
| American House Somerset | Troy | 103 | Yes | 1 | AH630398531 |
| Monark Grove Clarkston | Clarkston | 102 | Yes | 0 | AH630413772 |
| Rose Senior Living Farmington Hills | Farmington Hills | 108 | No | 0 | AH630411861 |
| Willowbrook Hills | Auburn Hills | 102 | Yes | 3 | AH630409728 |
Where is Waltonwood at Royal Oak and what is nearby?
Waltonwood at Royal Oak is at 3450 W. 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak, in Oakland County. Hospitals families in the area use most include Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak. 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 Royal Oak assisted living guide.
How much does Waltonwood at Royal Oak cost?
LARA does not publish rates, so ask Waltonwood at Royal Oak for its written rate sheet and any care-level fees. For context, assisted living in Metro Detroit typically runs $3,800 to $5,600 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 Royal Oak?
Start with the public record, then test it in person. Read Waltonwood at Royal Oak's latest LARA renewal inspection and its special investigation reports, then visit at a mealtime and again unannounced, and ask how staff would handle a resident whose needs change.
Questions to ask on your tour of Waltonwood at Royal Oak
- 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?
- Which care needs would require a move to a nursing home, and how much notice do you give?
- 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?
- Can family visit unannounced, and who do I call when something goes wrong?
- 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?
What are the next steps if I am considering Waltonwood at Royal Oak?
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 Royal Oak at (248) 549-6400 and ask whether it has an opening at your parent's care level.
- 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 Royal Oak House and Renaissance Gardens at Fox Run.
- 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 Royal Oak?
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 Royal Oak?
We're a free local advisory service. We can check whether Waltonwood at Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak. Detroit Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.
