The James of Ferndale

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

Downtown Ferndale, MI and the Ferndale Library are within walking and biking distance of The James of Ferndale, so you can get downtown without a car. It's 55+ apartment living in a converted historic building. You'll see arched doorways, original brickwork and stone details.

Pricing at The James of Ferndale

Their website shows the whole rent table, so you can compare before you ever get in touch:

• Studio, 510 sq ft and up, from $1,899
• One bedroom Dell, 547 sq ft, from $1,999
• Two bedroom, 528 sq ft and up, from $2,599
• The Glen, 785 sq ft, from $2,699

Electric, heat, water, sewer and trash are all in the rent. So the rent is close to what you'd really pay each month. They don't list the deposit, the application fee or the price of the optional private-pay services. One request through Get Pricing gets you those three numbers, so you'll know your full monthly cost.

Floor Plans at The James of Ferndale

There are nine floor plans. The Heath and The Fen are studios from 510 square feet. The Dell A and B are one bedrooms at 547. The Arbor and three Dale plans are two bedrooms from 528, and The Glen is a two bedroom at 785. That means four of the two bedrooms start smaller than the one bedroom. They also cost $600 more a month. Every size is a starting size, so your own apartment may be a little bigger.

Inside Your Apartment at The James of Ferndale

Apartments have high ceilings and tall windows. The full-size kitchen has a refrigerator, stove, oven and dishwasher. There's a stainless steel sink with a sprayer and a garbage disposal. Closets are generous, and you can rent extra storage. Cable and internet hookups are ready to go. Maintenance is included, so a dripping faucet is their problem, not your bill.

Amenities at The James of Ferndale

Shared spaces include a fully equipped fitness center and a library and computer bar with high-speed Wi-Fi. There's an arts and crafts studio and an on-site movie theater. You'll find salon and barber service, free laundry machines, secure storage lockers and a covered entrance with seating. Two elevators make an upper floor easy to reach. Parking on site is free.

Help Around the House at The James of Ferndale

Housekeeping is offered, and so is a handyperson for repairs and small jobs. There are scheduled rides to appointments, and the building is pet friendly. There's no medical staff and no meal program. So this is apartment living with some help around the house, not assisted living. Entrances have controlled access, and emergency maintenance is there 24 hours a day.

What Reviewers Say About The James of Ferndale

The renovation is what reviewers keep coming back to. A few describe it in their own words: updated throughout, clean and bright, with apartments that feel roomy. One hosts housing tours and has seen more than 50 communities. A couple more say the staff are friendly to residents and neighbors alike.