The James Ferndale offers Independent Living with access to a defined set of clinical supports. Residents who use oxygen, require special diets, live with diabetes (oral medication, injections, or sliding-scale insulin), or are under 60 years of age can receive monitoring and assistance from on-site staff. Medication Management is available and coordinated on the premises, which means routine prescription administration and oversight are handled without the resident leaving the building.

Around-the-clock staffing and security back up those medical services. A 24-hour team is on site, emergency PERS alerts connect directly to staff, and an Activity Director coordinates daily engagement. Full assistance is offered for bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, so residents who need hands-on help can rely on staff rather than outside providers. Transfer help ranges from standby support to one-person, two-person, or full Hoyer-lift transfers, and walkers or wheelchairs are accommodated.

Living spaces include options that may have private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and independent temperature controls; individual features vary by unit, so it is best to verify specific layouts during a tour. Some residences also provide extra storage space. The property is wheelchair accessible throughout, making it practical for those who use mobility devices.

Meals follow a set menu that already incorporates physician-ordered special diets when needed. Restaurant-style service is provided in the community dining room, so residents order from the daily selections and are served at their table. Independent Living residents can also receive Medication Management monitoring, scheduled housekeeping, and personal laundry services, which reduces daily tasks without removing personal choice.

Residents have access to on-site parking, a barber and beauty shop, exercise room, movie room, wellness center, library with computer bar, communal gardens, and high-speed internet. Transportation services are available for medical appointments and local outings, and common areas are wheelchair accessible to support mobility across the campus.