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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 62 independent living facilities in Ferndale, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Ames, Tabertown and Terre Town.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Terre Haute, Crawfordsville and Cloverdale.

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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
It’s your life……so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Sullivan’s premier assisted living community offers a gracious lifestyle for America’s Greatest Generation, our Seniors, giving family members that peace-of-mind. Upon entering our community, a gathering area...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Bernard L Strange Pavilion
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Kenwood Place Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Cost of independent living in Ferndale, IN

The average cost of senior living in Ferndale is $3,109 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montezuma, IN with an average of $2,574 per month.

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

Ferndale, IN
$3,109/mo
$3,002/mo
$3,070/mo

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

Ferndale, IN
$3,109/mo
$3,145/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$4,675/mo
Independent Living
$3,109/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,643/mo
Studio
$3,521/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,359/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,234/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,783/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, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFerndale, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,109/mo$3,145/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,772/mo$3,851/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,675/mo$4,944/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Ferndale, IN:$3,109/mo
Indiana:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Ferndale, IN:$3,772/mo
Indiana:$3,851/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Ferndale, IN:$4,675/mo
Indiana:$4,944/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Ferndale, IN, 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.

Ferndale, ININ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Ferndale, IN

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, IN$1,900/mo$1,839/mo+3.3%
Indiana$2,500/mo$2,557/mo-2.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Ferndale, IN
2024 average cost:$1,900/mo
2023 average cost:$1,839/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$2,500/mo
2023 average cost:$2,557/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Ferndale

Recent reviews for independent living in Ferndale

Harmony at Avon

5.0
I feel like the staff has been very friendly. The housekeeping is good. The move in process was easy. There has been some issues lately with a few complaints about the meals not being that good. I would highly recommend this facility.

Bell Trace in Bloomington, IN

4.0
The facility is attractive and clean. The staff is caring and capable. Their target demographic is independent seniors. While they do offer special care for those that may need it, they are somewhat limited with what they can do if the client is not mentally or emotionally sound. My mother's ...
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Gentry Park Senior Living in Bloomington, IN

4.0
All facilities seem to struggle to keep staff, but there was good continuity among direct care providers, which was very helpful. They were going through a really rough patch with management changes followed by a buy-out. Hopefully they've already addressed the issues I observed. Dad went to ...
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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, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.9%
8.1%
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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, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
17.4%
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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, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
53.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
32.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.3%
47%
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