Lochaven CLF in Waterford, MI

Lochaven CLF is an assisted living community in Waterford, MI.

Information last verified:

556 Lochaven, Waterford, MI 48327

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.8 from 112 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
8
3 stars
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2 stars
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Overall Review of Lochaven CLF

common 7 reviews mention this

Donations are part of the experience

Donations are repeatedly mentioned as how the event stays running.

Several reviewers say the attraction doesn’t charge an entry fee but instead relies on donations. Multiple comments frame contributing as the way to support the people putting it together year after year. A few also describe donation bins or requests for contributions in addition to recommending the visit.

common 7 reviews mention this

It feels geared toward families

Reviewers describe it as a family-friendly Halloween activity.

A number of reviews call it a fun outing for kids and families, including mentions of younger children and multiple age ranges. Some reviewers describe it as “just the right amount” of spooky rather than purely jump-scare focused. One reviewer with autism mentions sensory difficulty, but still describes enjoying the event with a preferred companion.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Hours don’t always match expectations

Some visitors report closures or hour mismatches.

One reviewer says they drove to see it and found it closed despite what was posted online. Another review describes waiting outside the gates for an extended time while the owners were not assisting. Together, these comments suggest checking timing in advance to avoid a wasted trip.

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Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Culver's (1.9 miles)
  • Sprader's On the Lake (3.4 miles)
  • Taco Bell (4 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.1 miles)
  • CJ's Brewing Company (4.2 miles)
  • Leo's Coney Island (4.9 miles)
  • Subway (5.4 miles)

Theaters

  • MJR Waterford Digital Cinema 16 (2 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (2.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)
  • Avon Donuts (6.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (7.6 miles)
  • LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan (7.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Coleman, Stephanie Mclaren Oakland Waterford Medical Associates (2.2 miles)
  • Oral & Facial Surgeons of Michigan PC (2.7 miles)
  • Associated Dermatologists of Commerce (4.2 miles)
  • Lakes Urgent Care (5.5 miles)
  • Michigan Ear Nose & Throat Associates (6.1 miles)
  • Clinton Womens Health Care (6.1 miles)
  • Dr Jeetender S. Matharu, MD (6.5 miles)

Parks

  • Dodge #4 State Park (2.7 miles)
  • Pontiac Lake Mountain Bike Trail (3 miles)
  • Karner Farm (5.8 miles)
  • Clara Miller Park (6.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital (5.1 miles)
  • McLaren Oakland (6.3 miles)
  • Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital (6.7 miles)
  • Poh Clarkston Primary Care (6.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Daniel Church (7.3 miles)
  • Maranatha Baptist Church (7.6 miles)
  • Brightmoor Christian Church (8.6 miles)
  • St Hugo of the Hills Church (9 miles)

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