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The cost of independent living in Ferndale is about $3,954 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 100 options. Read 1553 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Madison Towers
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Everything is working out very well with my fathers move to this community. He is loves it ! I'am very confident with his move here. I know he is safe, and in good hands. It has been an excellent...
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Jewish Senior Life is a very elegant assisted living community which is located in quaint and quiet Oak Park Michigan. The schools and homes in the area are quite nice with high school football at the top of concern on Friday nights. There is also a local bakery right nearby for delicious events...
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My loved one is living here. I like that it is so close to the house. They are affordable. I also like that they provided the support that my loved one's need in a convenient location. I don't have any major...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Solaire is a luxury retirement community conveniently located just a few minutes from the area's best shopping, dining, entertainment and quality medica establishments. Our retirement community offers studios, one and two bedrooms and penthouse levels, all located on ten beautifully landscaped...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Highland Towers ApartmentsHighland Tower Apartments is a senior housing community located in Southfield, MI. Situated in Oakland County, this dynamic city is known for its cluster of five golden sky scrapers, called the "Golden Triangle." Southfield has an abundance of diverse recreational...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of LaBelle Adult Foster Care and Emergency Center
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I think that her experience is pretty typical. She is almost 93 and the care that she is getting is really good. They have an exercise class daily. They have some art projects. They have some gardening but...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
St. Anne’s Mead Senior Community is an assisted living community located in Southfield, Michigan, located in Oakland County and home to just over 71,000 people. Southfield is a growing city with a few skyscrapers and businesses. Residents will enjoy having access to great area shopping, sporting...
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Photo of Dunn Senior Citizens Apts
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Oakland Park Towers II is ideally located in the heart of Troy, Michigan. Shopping, banking, dining and health care services are all nearby. Oakland Mall is just minutes away. Enjoy high-rise living, in a park-like setting, with special amenities to enhance your lifestyle. Charming one and two...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Living Well Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Living well, we believe that living life to the fullest in those "Golden Years play a very important part of our seniors Well Being. Comfort, Safety and a lifestyle alternative to nursing home placement. At Living Well, our residents can choose a one or two bedroom comfortable rental...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We re located on the west side of Detroit.We are committed to provide a stable living environment that is designed to promote maximum psychological,physical,intellectual and social functioning.We pride ourselves on providing personalized,respectful care with professionalism and compassion.The...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Jewish Home For the Aged
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Evergreen Health and Living Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The care at Windemere is great. She is doing good and has full time nurses. Food is not so great. A couple of her items have come up missing. But they are doing a good job keeping mom out of the hospital,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Windemere Park offers a lifestyle full of choices – from luxurious independent living apartment homes with optional services, to private and semi-private assisted living apartments with customized care. Our services evolve with your needs. At Windemere Park, you will enjoy the comfort and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Autumn Ridge Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Mandatory meal program is not a HUD requirement. Before you sign lease check with HUD for legality. Tenants protest program
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Ferndale, MI

The average cost of senior living in Ferndale is $3,954 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eastpointe, MI with an average of $3,378 per month.

Independent living costs in Ferndale, MI, vs. nearby cities

Ferndale, MI
$3,954/mo

Independent living costs in Ferndale, MI, vs. state and national averages

Ferndale, MI
$3,954/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Ferndale, MI, vs. other senior living options

$5,106/mo
Independent Living
$3,954/mo

Independent living costs in Ferndale, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,452/mo
Studio
$4,023/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,390/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,647/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,250/mo

Senior living costs in Ferndale vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ferndale, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFerndale, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,954/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,247/mo$4,247/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,106/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Ferndale, MI:$3,954/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Ferndale, MI:$4,247/mo
Michigan:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Ferndale, MI:$5,106/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Ferndale, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ferndale and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Ferndale, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ferndale have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ferndale, MI$2,097/mo$2,077/mo+1.0%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Ferndale, MI
2024 average cost:$2,097/mo
2023 average cost:$2,077/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,703/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ferndale

Recent reviews for independent living in Ferndale

Flourish Collection at Rochester

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We feel that our loved ones are safe at Blossom Ridge and that the staff love them, it is just not a job for them they actually show genuine care and concern. They have great musical activities and the daily activities are starting to come back from all the covid limitations. The value for the ...
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Novi Lakes Health Campus

4.8
My dad had a wonderful stay. I never thought I would be able to take him home again, but he's home now because of the great care the staff takes of their residents. I would recommend this place!

Thomas F Taylor Towers in Westland, MI

5.0
This is the cleanest and prettiest section 8 building I have ever seen. My mother moved from another senior tower in the area to Taylor Towers and we were amazed at the difference in amenities. The staff was friendly and helpful. They have strict rules and guidelines for resident behavior ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the staff's warm and friendly demeanor at various communities, such as Pine Ridge of Garfield and Brookdale Southfield. Residents express appreciation for the long-term friendships they've formed with the caregivers.
Diverse activities and social opportunities. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of specialized activities offered in several communities, like Pine Ridge of Garfield and American House. Activities include movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more.
Thoughtfully designed apartments. Reviews for the communities mention the comfort and thoughtfulness in the design of the private apartments, such as the apartments at Imperial Senior Suites and American House. Many residents appreciate the spacious layout and the ability to make their space feel like home.
Delicious and customizable meals. Throughout the reviews, the quality and accommodating nature of the food offerings stand out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. For instance, at The James, the chef caters to dietary restrictions and individual preferences.
Secure and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews often praise the cleanliness, upkeep, and security measures in place at various communities, like Brookdale Southfield and Allegria Village. Residents feel secure knowing that their safety is a priority.
Responsive and communicative staff. Families appreciate the clear and effective communication with loved ones and staff at several communities, such as American House and Pine Ridge of Plumbrook. Staff members frequently engage in open dialogue to ensure that care needs are being met.
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Ferndale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ferndale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ferndale, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ferndale independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ferndale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ferndale, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ferndale independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ferndale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ferndale, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ferndale independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Ferndale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ferndale, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
34.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
19.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.4%
46.4%
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The James Ferndale, Hutcheson Manor and Independence Village of Madison Heights are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ferndale, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 100 independent living facilities near Ferndale, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ferndale, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of Madison Heights and Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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