The James of Ferndale

The James of Ferndale, located in Ferndale, MI offers independent living. Visit Provider Website

A two bedroom here can be smaller than a one bedroom, which is the kind of thing a floor plan name will never tell you: The Arbor and The Dale run 528 square feet and up, while the one bedroom Dell runs 547.

The James of Ferndale is a converted historic building in Ferndale, MI with arched doorways, original brickwork and stone details, run as 55+ apartment living by The Associated Management Company. Rents start at $1,899 a month and utilities are included.

Pricing at The James of Ferndale

The operator publishes a full rent table: studios from $1,899, one bedrooms from $1,999, and two bedrooms from $2,599, with the largest plan, The Glen, from $2,699. Electric, heat, water, sewer and trash are included in the rent. What is not published is a security deposit, an application fee or the cost of the optional private-pay services, so use Get Pricing to get those three before you compare this with anywhere else.

Apartment Homes at The James of Ferndale

Nine plans are published by name. The Heath and The Fen are studios at 510 square feet and up from $1,899. The Dell A and B are one bedrooms at 547 square feet from $1,999. The Arbor and the three Dale plans are two bedrooms at 528 square feet from $2,599, and The Glen is a two bedroom at 785 square feet from $2,699. If floor area matters more to you than a second door, the one bedroom is larger than four of the two bedrooms and $600 a month cheaper.

Inside Your Apartment at The James of Ferndale

Apartments are published with high ceilings and expansive windows, a full-size kitchen with refrigerator, stove and oven and dishwasher, a stainless steel sink with sprayer and disposal, generous closets with additional rental storage available, and cable and internet ready connections. Maintenance is included. Square footages are published as "and up", so ask which specific unit you are being quoted and what it actually measures.

Amenities at The James of Ferndale

Shared space includes a fully equipped fitness center, a library and computer bar with high-speed Wi-Fi, a creative arts and crafts studio, an on-site movie theater, salon and barber services, complimentary laundry machines, secure storage lockers and a covered portico entrance with seating. There are two elevators and free on-site parking, so an upper floor stays usable and you are not paying for a space.

Services at The James of Ferndale

Published services are professional housekeeping, handyperson help for repairs and small tasks, scheduled transportation to personal appointments, and pet-friendly accommodations. Optional private-pay services are offered but not described or priced. There is no clinical staffing here and no meal program, so this is apartment living with conveniences attached rather than assisted living, and any personal care would be something you arrange yourself.

Around The James of Ferndale

The operator describes the building as within walking and biking distance of downtown Ferndale and the Ferndale Library, and adjacent to Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish on Woodward Avenue. Controlled access entrances and 24-hour emergency maintenance are published, with a professional on-site management team rather than a remote office.