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The James Ferndale

22111 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI

Independent Living

★ 4.547 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About The James Ferndale

Located in Michigan’s lower peninsula, adjacent to Detroit, America’s Motor City and the heart of Motown, is The James Ferndale community. Booming with Michigan history and culture, we’re a renovated 1920s red brick, multi-story schoolhouse outfitted with the latest modern conveniences. Start living a carefree life at The James Ferndale in Ferndale, Michigan, while we take care of the burdens of daily chores for you.…

Published floor plans

Studio

Independent Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$1,899/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 17, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$1,999/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 17, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Independent Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$2,599/month

Care fees not included

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Price history by floor plan

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Studio$1,899 observed · tracking future changes
$1,899Aug 17, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.5 out of 5 from 47 reviews

Overall rating from Published source. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.

★★★★★

Positive

Excellent facility

There are certain things I can't comment on because my dad never actually moved into the facility. We had signed a lease, but unfortunately, he passed away before he was able to move in. I'll share what I can based on my experience. My primary experience was with the leasing agent, and she was very helpful and friendly. The other staff members I met, although there were only a few, also seemed very friendly and professional. I was impressed by how clean and new the facility was. The other facilities I looked at w…

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Phillip SSeptember 1, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Just toured The James and my first impression was the jeans was very clean and everyone I interacted was very kind and informative.

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Julie CAugust 24, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Just did a tour and I thought that [name removed] was a beautiful community. The staff was informative and friendly, and the residents were very welcoming.

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LowAugust 20, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Great community

I just visited my aunt who just moved at and this is the most beautiful community I have ever seen. The staff was very friendly and helpful to direct me to wear my Aunt. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a senior.

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Julie BAugust 19, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Great communitt

I recently just visit my aunt at the James. I loved my Aunt unit and how updated the appliances were. Everybody was so friendly when I walked in the building staff and residence. My aunt really loves living at James because she has made friends and has some activities for her socialization. I 100% recommend the James to any buddy 55 and older looking for a great community.

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Connie SJuly 16, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Nice community

They’re just recently visited my aunt who lives at the James. This was the first time that I had visited her since you moved and I was impressed and how modern apartment was. When I become the right age, I would definitely think about moving in here.

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Tim BJuly 14, 2026Published source

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
October 21, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Meals Provided
  • Café or Bistro

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management

Services & convenience

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Birthday Parties
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Gardening Club
  • Trivia Games
  • Activities Off-site
  • Bible Study Group
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Book Club
  • Activities On-site
  • Walking Club
  • Holiday Parties
  • Stretching Classes
  • Happy Hour
  • Live Well Programs
  • Day Trips and Outings

Outdoor spaces

  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Beauty Salon
  • Private Bath
  • Outside Patio
  • TV Lounge
  • Library
  • Central Fireplace
  • Main Street Shops
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Fitness Center
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Game Room
  • Movie or Theater Room

Apartment & room features

  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Full kitchen
  • Bath Tubs
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Air Conditioned

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked October 21, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required