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Lockwood of Waterford

1407 Skipper Drive, Waterford, MI 48327

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9.3
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45 reviews
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Cindy

Child of resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

As a family we are very happy our mother is happy

Overall I would rate a 5. I think everyone there try's really hard to make it a nice place for our seniors to live. My mother in law is happy, she has made friends and enjoys all the activities provided. She enjoys the entire staff. We as a family are very happy she is happy. The facility offers many activities, she just told me today she has something every day. She loves the staff says everyone is just so friendly and helpful.

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Lockwood of Waterford

Lockwood of Waterford is a maintenance-free independent living community in Waterford, Michigan. The mission of this community is to help residents live a comfortable and leisurely lifestyle without the worries that home ownership brings. Lockwood of Waterford offers spacious apartment living equipped with every modern convenience. The many services and amenities will make seniors' lives easier.

At Lockwood of Waterford, residents are encouraged to live life at their own pace. Enjoy the afternoon playing cards or browsing in the lending library. The community also provides scheduled transportation, making it easy to go shopping or take advantage of the area's many cultural and social attractions, such as the Drayton Plains Nature Center, the Pontiac Country Club, and the White Lake Oaks Golf Course.

Lockwood of Waterford prides itself on offering luxurious comforts, personal services, and exceptional amenities in a warm atmosphere.

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for Lockwood of Waterford

9.3 out of 10
Review Score45 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.2
Cleanliness
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Care Services
4.1
Staff
4.4
Meals & Dining
3.5
Activities
4.1
Value for Cost
4.1

A Place for Mom has scored Lockwood of Waterford with 9.3 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Lockwood of Waterford has 45 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 10/7/25

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Cindy

Independent Living

Family/friend

October 7, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

As a family we are very happy our mother is happy

Overall I would rate a 5. I think everyone there try's really hard to make it a nice place for our seniors to live. My mother in law is happy, she has made friends and enjoys all the activities provided. She enjoys the entire staff. We as a family are very happy she is happy. The facility offers many activities, she just told me today she has something every day. She loves the staff says everyone is just so friendly and helpful.

Brad Merrill

Independent Living

Family/friend

July 9, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Very nice place for Seniors!

My Mom lived at Lockwood of Waterford for 2 years. She really enjoyed her stay. The apartment was very nice and quiet. Lots of room with an outdoor balcony. The staff were very attentive and friendly. Overall I would highly recommend Lockwood of Waterford for any senior.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 20, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0

Lockwood of Waterford

What the community could improve on would be the overall experience and the overall cleanliness and some repairs

Susan B

Independent Living

Family/friend

December 6, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Helpful staff

Our mom has the start of dementia and we needed to move her some where safe and that felt like a home. Mom was not happy about the move but once she was settled in she was out of her room and visiting with other residents. Mom has had some set backs and the staff is very helpful to her, and great at keeping the family up to date as to what is going on, as we can not be there every day. We feel that mom is being cared for and watched. We are very grateful for the staff and all their help, love and care that they give to mom and the family.

Julie M

Independent Living

Family/friend

November 27, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Very friendly staff

She did well there. We ended up moving her to TN to live with my sister. She needed more care and didn't want to live alone They are super friendly. Lots of nice activities and she made friends easily. The ages range dramatically there with some people still working so that made it nice. Their med team is really good too. Easy to talk with and we could call if we had concerns. They would go right up and check on her

Terri G

Independent Living

Family/friend

October 14, 2024

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Doesn't live up to promises

My mom is very capable of taking care of herself still, but she chose to sell her home and move because she wanted more socializing and community. Lockwood did not live up to promises. The food was so poor that very few people ate in the dining room so she wasn't having any socialization at meal time. The bus was broken and they never fixed it so no trips. After a sad year at Lockwood she moved to [community removed] where she has made many friends and enjoys continuous activities.

Beth B

Independent Living

Family/friend

September 30, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Great community

We have been very happy. My parents have been welcomed and made friends. It is a very nice community. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They know the residents and care about each of them.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 30, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Everyone is friendly. Very clean facility. Plenty of activities. Wonderful staff would recommend for independent senior living. Had to leave in 2024 for medical reasons.

Jean M

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 21, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

overall

It is a very nice place to live

Daughter of resident

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 8, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Very friendly and helpful staff

I wish my father had found Lockwood sooner instead of living on his own for years after mom passed. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Shelbie in leasing worked with us to get dad transfered, always professional, always quick to respond. [name removed] at the front desk always greets with a welcoming smile. This is an active community with a positive social feel. Lots of events and activities available. There is a lovely nature walking path and shopping within walking distance. This community always felt safe and welcoming. Thank you Lockwood!

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

May 31, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Review

It improved

Barbara W

Independent Living

Resident/client

May 1, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0

Great place

My mother loved being a resident at Lockwood of Waterford. She had to move out because she needed more assistance. All the staff is very friendly. She loved her apartment as well. I was pleased to see my mother happy.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

May 1, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
2.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

complaints

They complain too much about laundry, going to do my own. And the cleaning is poor. Going to do my own and they lost things in the wash.

Betty H

Independent Living

Resident/client

March 5, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Good place

I have been at Lockwood since [date removed], 6 years. I do my own cleaning of my apartment, also cook most of my meals. I find the staff are always polite and helpful. I enjoy living here. I do not plan on moving anywhere else.

Dolores H

Independent Living

Resident/client

February 28, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Great place to live

The staff is very friendly and helpful. The building is very well maintained. There are many fun and diverse activities to do and be involved in. And the food is delicious too. The other residents who live here are nice and engaging. I am glad I moved in.

Joann F

Independent Living

Resident/client

February 27, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Great independent living

Lockwood of Waterford is a great place for independent living. The location is close to stores and medical services. As far as meals go, I would like less salt, spices and fried food. I preferred heavier meal at dinner time.

DW

Independent Living

Family/friend

December 7, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for Lockwood of Waterford

It's a cute place, no real need to leave the building if you don't want to other than outside medical appointments. We picked this community because of the cost, and location to family. Welcoming attitude of the leasing manager.

Beth

Independent Living

Family/friend

October 17, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Overall nice community

Some of the hall carpets look like they could be cleaned. All of the staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. They are not receiving care as they are in Independent Living. The meals look good. There are many activities available and seem to be well run. We feel the value for cost is good.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

September 20, 2023

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Staff
4.0

friendly staff would recommend

We cannot rate the meals or dining because our loved one has not bought any meals yet. For the activities our loved one isn't participating due to her inability to get out of the apartment on her own. Staff seems to be extremely caring but we haven't needed to use them for anything yet. Glad there is a hair salon on site.

Terri

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 28, 2023

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Not as promised.

My mom is currently not happy at Lockwood. She is talking about looking around. This will be a definite burden on the family members that will need to move her and will be a financial burden for her. They are not maintaining the building. Example she cannot open some of her windows because they stick and they still haven't put the screen on her porch door. She would like to enjoy fresh air. They charge a high price for dinner but make them do grab and goes several times per week. She moved there because she wanted community, yet she is overpaying and eating alone. She wants socialization, but they no longer have many in house events and their bus is seldom in working order, so no field trips. Very disappointing. The existing staff tries hard and they are kind, but they are terribly understaffed. The director only comes in 2 or 3 days per week. My mom tried to voice her concerns but the director just labeled her as a complainer. My mom pays full price and is feeling like she is not getting what she pays for.

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