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Waltonwood Lake Boone

3550 Horton St

4.4(60 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Year opened
1985
Care continuum
IL, AL, and memory care on same campus
Therapy access
On-site PT/OT via home health partner
Ownership
Family owned and operated company
Location perk
Near hospital, doctors, and shopping

What Families Think

Waltonwood Lake Boone draws consistently high praise for its warm, attentive staff and strong activities program across independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Families highlight smooth move-in support and the ability to age in place on one campus, though a handful of reviewers raise concerns about assisted living care quality, staffing attitudes, and cost.

The Good

  • Attentive, caring staff repeatedly praised by name
  • Robust activities and life enrichment programming
  • Smooth, well-supported move-in transitions
  • Memory care described as attentive to resident needs
  • On-site physical and occupational therapy available
  • Independent, assisted living, and memory care on one campus

The Bad

  • One report of decline in assisted living care quality
  • One review says assisted living treated worse than independent living
  • One report of rude staff attitudes from food service workers
  • Several reviewers call it expensive for the care given

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Waltonwood Lake Boone

Welcome to Waltonwood Lake Boone

Waltonwood Lake Boone is conveniently situated in an upscale and quiet Raleigh neighborhood, and offers all the service and care options you’re looking for in a premier senior living community. A family owned and operated business, our priority is providing the full continuum of care that enables seniors to age in place within our community. This approach preserves relationships, maintains familiarity of routines and surroundings, and provides security and comfort to our residents. Whether you’re looking for independent senior living, assisted living, or memory care, Waltonwood Lake Boone is the perfect place for you to call home.

We invite you to come in and experience what makes Lake Boone so special.

Raleigh Senior Care

At Waltonwood, we understand making the decision to move to a retirement community may not always be easy. While such a move can be challenging, our caring staff will be with you every step of the way to assist in easing the journey of making Waltonwood your new home. After transitioning to life at Waltonwood Lake Boone, residents often find an engaging, yet relaxed quality of life — without the burden of everyday responsibilities.

Our community provides residents and their families with peace of mind by offering various levels of care to suit individual needs. Enrich your quality of life through interactions and activities within the community, like attending one of our speaker series or participating in the Book Club. Family is first at Waltonwood, and we encourage them to remain an integral part of their loved ones’ lives. Families are also invited to participate in or volunteer at as many outings and events as possible.

We are committed to your happiness, and our community affords residents the comforts of a carefree and maintenance-free lifestyle. Waltonwood Lake Boone works with our residents, family members, physicians, and other health care professionals, to ensure each resident receives the right care to preserve each of our resident’s independence and safety.

Independent Living

We know your independence remains a vital part of your life as you age, and Waltonwood Independent Living provides the lifestyle you deserve without the worry of home maintenance. All our Independent Living apartments include balconies and patios, with a nurturing community that offers residents a caring and homelike atmosphere, and the convenience of luxury.

Our “Forever Fit” exercise program provides the perfect resource for each Waltonwood Lake Boone resident to thrive in his or her own unique way. By combining strength, endurance, balance, coordination, and flexibility classes in a safe and enjoyable environment, the “Forever Fit” Program helps to keep our residents active and motivated. We also provide residents with access to visiting physicians and other outside heath care services, such as physical and occupational therapy.

Independent Living Apartment

Features and Amenities

•    A variety of one- and two-bedroom apartment layout options
•    Fully equipped kitchens
•    Patio/balcony
•    Spacious bath with shower stall cushioned bench and hand rails
•    24-hour emergency call system
•    Central air conditioning
•    Garbage disposals
•    Full-size washer and dryer in every unit
•    Cathedral ceilings in select units
•    Spacious closets
•    Complimentary morning wellness check
•    Additional support services available

Assisted Living

Waltonwood Lake Boone’s licensed assisted living community offers residents the benefit of senior care in a secure environment, while maintaining their everyday social interactions. This includes consistent care, emergency call systems, medication management, three (3) chef-prepared meals daily, housekeeping, laundry, a variety of recreational programs, and apartment maintenance. Our goal is to assist residents with daily activities in a compassionate and dignified environment.

We encourage independence in every aspect of care, and focusing on strengths rather than limitations is crucial to resident success. Our close-knit community is specifically designed for seniors who need assistance from our professional and caring staff in the privacy of their own residence.

•    We partner with you and your family to design a person-centered service plan that promotes your independence and dignity, and fits your specific needs. Our on-site nurse manager consistently monitors resident service plans, and coordinates care needs with outside health care providers to support health and wellness goals.

•    Waltonwood's experienced staff offers caring professional assistance. We are dedicated to helping residents with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and walking.

•    Our extensive Life Enrichment Program provides residents with daily activities that promote educational pursuits, fitness (physical and mental), social clubs, entertainment, arts and culture, and outings to local parks, restaurants, and shopping venues.

Assisted Living Apartment Features

•    Private studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments
•    Kitchenette with sink and full-size refrigerator
•    Large print individual climate control
•    Spacious bath with shower stall bench and hand rails
•    24-hour emergency call system
•    9-foot ceilings with crown molding
•    Personalized room ledge
•    Spacious closets

Memory & Dementia Care

The Waltonwood Lake Boone team understands that providing comprehensive and quality care for those with dementia requires a special understanding into the daily difficulties associated with memory loss, and we want your loved one to feel understood and cared for in a safe, comforting atmosphere. Our compassionate and individualized care helps improve residents’ quality of life by supporting their physical, emotional, and intellectual needs. Waltonwood’s caring support staff helps residents adapt to their changing life through communication and assistance for those with memory impairment, thereby allowing them to carry on a meaningful life.

Our Memory Care life enrichment coordinator creates a calendar of daily and monthly activities involving individual programs and small group activities that encourage participation in social interaction. The goal is to restore a resident's sense of self and help them overcome the fearful anxiety of memory decline. Lake Boone works with the resident and family members to tailor a person-centered service plan that preserves those familiar patterns and everyday settings, further aiding in stress reduction and overall agitation. An on-site nurse manager monitors resident service plans and supports health and wellness goals. Our staff also participates in specialized dementia training to better understand its complexities and better serve our residents.

Waltonwood Lake Boone provides an intimate and comforting ambience through pleasant and peaceful multisensory experiences, allowing our residents to relax and feel secure within their environment. Our Sensory Room also offers residents a relaxing way to engage in memory-aiding sensory stimulators, sound machines, and relaxing images (waves, trees, etc.) projected onto walls.

Our design expertise is also reflected in:

•    Varying wall colors to delineate rooms and help with identification
•    Personalized room ledge and memory box outside each apartment to assist in residents' association with their home.
•    Inviting and safe outdoor courtyards for gardening, bird watching, or simply enjoying the outdoors.

Types of Care

Assisted LivingAt-Home CareHome Health and HospiceIndependent LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Private Rooms
  • Wi-Fi / High-Speed Internet

Meals & Dining

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

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Fitness Center
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Medical Staff
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Salon / Barber
  • Security
  • Theater Room
  • Transportation Services
  • Walking Paths

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews

4.4overall · 60 ratings combined

4.4★ on Google (59) · 4★ on Yelp (1) · Yelp page ↗

Carrie Brown

Jul 2026

via Google

We have just moved my Mom into Waltonwood Lake Boone and have been so impressed with the move in support and process. Tatiana Powell, our move in coordinator, has been extremely helpful, kind and responsive to every question. I can’t say enough about how much this has meant to us during a stressful time and coming from out of state. The entire team we have worked with so far from our tours with Valencia Smith and Niya Stafford Hooks has been so very welcoming, helpful, knowledgeable and supportive. We are looking forward to Mom living at Lake Boone!

Robert S.

Jul 2026

via Yelp

When I visit family at WW Lake Boone, I usually stay in their guest suite, as I have done many times before. The guest suite is on the Independent Living side and is a spacious one bedroom apartment. Besides the wonderful accommodations, I can eat with my family member in their respective dining room. The entire staff is extremely friendly, polite, helpful, and does their best to provide excellent service to the many residents and their guests. I am grateful that my family member is a resident at Walton Wood Lake Boone!!

COLLINS CHALMERS

Jun 2026

via Google

The staff at Waltonwood Lake Boone has been caring, thoughtful, respectful, and helpful in taking care of my mother-in-law living for many years in a lovely independent apartment. They guided our family in her recent transition to the assisted living level of care. Valencia and Nia were instrumental in expediting the initial move. Tatiana took over once we agreed on an apartment and guided her move, with suggestions, advice, and experience. She was always patient and listened to my questions and concerns; always getting back to me in a very quick timeframe. The transition was smooth, with the new apartment set up, decorated, and ready for moving in a 1 day timeframe. Thank you all for taking care of us, and especially my mother-in-law. Looking back, we are so happy with our decision in choosing this retirement home for her.

jackie margoles

Apr 2026

via Google

I cannot say enough accolades about the amazing “Jimmy” ex- councilman of Georgia..He mastered the art of and patience of hanging my oil paintings in just the right spot..He never wavered at my wondering does this look better left or right! Always calm measuring, making sure of precise placement..He deserves a medal for an amazing job in my new apartment! Thank you Jimmy!!

James Fulton

Feb 2026

via Google

Beautiful place my mother in law lives there.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Waltonwood Lake Boone offer?

Waltonwood Lake Boone offers Assisted Living, At-Home Care, Independent Living and Memory Care.

Where is Waltonwood Lake Boone located?

Waltonwood Lake Boone is located at 3550 Horton St in Raleigh, North Carolina.

What do families say about Waltonwood Lake Boone?

Waltonwood Lake Boone draws consistently high praise for its warm, attentive staff and strong activities program across independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Families highlight smooth move-in support and the ability to age in place on one campus, though a handful of reviewers raise concerns about assisted living care quality, staffing attitudes, and cost.

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