Waltonwood Lake Boone
Waltonwood Lake Boone is a family owned senior living community on Horton Street in west Raleigh, near Rex Hospital. Independent living opened in 2018, and assisted living and memory care were licensed in 2019. It offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care, and North Carolina licenses its assisted living for 68 residents, including a 23 bed memory care unit.
Waltonwood Lake Boone at a Glance
What Care Does Waltonwood Lake Boone Offer?
Waltonwood Lake Boone offers three levels of living in one community, so a resident can add care later without moving to a new neighborhood.
Independent living
One and two bedroom apartments with full kitchens, a patio or balcony, and a full size washer and dryer, plus continental breakfast and dinner daily.
Assisted living
Help with daily care from caregivers on site around the clock, nurse assessments, medication management, and three meals and snacks a day.
Memory care
A 23 bed secured unit licensed by the state, with different wall colors to help residents find their way, a memory box outside each apartment, a sensory room, and outdoor courtyards.
What Daily Life Looks Like
Dining offers seasonal menus with options for restricted diets, and assisted living and memory care menus are reviewed by a dietitian.
- Forever Fit exercise classes with specialized fitness equipment
- Access to the House Creek Greenway, plus a walking path and three courtyards
- A movie theater, library, craft room, and billiards
- A barber and beauty salon and a private dining room
- Fall prevention and hydration programs
- Transportation for scheduled outings and activities
What Does Waltonwood Lake Boone Cost?
Waltonwood does not publish its rates. Independent living is priced by apartment, and assisted living and memory care add care costs based on your parent's needs. Ask me for current pricing and I will get you the full monthly number in writing.
What Does the State Inspection Record Show?
Waltonwood Lake Boone holds 3 stars from North Carolina, issued in June 2025, with no state fines in the past three years. Its May 2025 inspection found five problems, including long waits for call lights, a resident whose pressure sore worsened while his incontinence care was delayed, unsafe products within reach in memory care, and late breakfasts.
In December 2023 the state cited a more serious medication violation: residents missed doses while waiting on the pharmacy, including a Parkinson's medicine and a blood thinner. A February 2024 visit found that violation corrected, but medication problems continued, including refill delays and one resident given too high a dose. You can read every report on the state inspection page for Waltonwood Lake Boone.
What I'd Ask on a Tour
These are the questions I make sure get answered when I tour Waltonwood Lake Boone with a family.
- How many caregivers work each shift, and current call light response times
- How memory care residents are checked and changed overnight
- How medication refills are tracked so doses aren't missed
- Which apartments are open now at each level of care
- The total monthly cost with care, in writing
Similar Communities Nearby
- Morningside of Raleigh: Dixie Trail, with a 53 bed licensed GLOW memory care unit
- Sunrise of Raleigh: Edwards Mill Road, with Reminiscence memory care
- Brighton Gardens of Raleigh: Duraleigh Road, near Rex Healthcare
- Waltonwood Cary Parkway: Cary, a sister community with a 4 star state rating
Waltonwood Lake Boone Questions
Does Waltonwood Lake Boone have memory care?
Yes. It has a 23 bed memory care unit licensed by North Carolina, alongside independent living and assisted living.
When did Waltonwood Lake Boone open?
Independent living opened in 2018, and the state licensed assisted living and memory care in 2019. Singh Senior Living built, owns, and runs it.
What is Waltonwood Lake Boone's state inspection rating?
It holds 3 stars from North Carolina, issued in June 2025, with no state fines in the past three years. Its recent inspections cited staffing, personal care, and medication problems.
Is Waltonwood Lake Boone near a hospital?
Yes. It is on Horton Street near Lake Boone Trail, close to Rex Hospital and the North Carolina Museum of Art.
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Ask Me About Waltonwood Lake Boone
This is not the community's official website. Triangle Senior Placement is an independent placement service. Details come from the community's own materials and North Carolina state records, and you should confirm them on your tour.