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Adult Foster Care Homes in Ferndale, Michigan

Ferndale has 2 licensed adult foster care homes, ranging from 12 to 20 beds. Every home here is verified against Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) records for Oakland County.

Families in Michigan typically pay $3,500 to $5,500 per month for a shared room and $4,500 to $7,000 for a private room. Estimate your cost or learn how adult foster care homes work.

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Ferndale has a small number of licensed homes, so these are the closest adult foster care homes in surrounding communities, sorted by distance.

Common questions about care homes in Ferndale

How many adult foster care homes are in Ferndale, Michigan?
Ferndale has 2 licensed adult foster care homes in Oakland County. Statewide, Michigan licenses 2,081 small residential care homes.
How much does a adult foster care home in Ferndale cost?
Across Michigan, a shared room in a small licensed care home typically runs $3,500 to $5,500 per month and a private room $4,500 to $7,000, based on 2026 Genworth Cost of Care Survey figures and operator data. The exact rate depends on care needs, so use our free cost estimator for a personalized figure.
Who licenses adult foster care homes in Ferndale?
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Community and Health Systems licenses and inspects every adult foster care home in Ferndale. You can verify any home's license status in the official state database before you tour.
What size are the care homes in Ferndale?
Homes in Ferndale are licensed for 12 to 20 residents, with a median of 12 beds. Small homes like these offer higher caregiver-to-resident ratios than large communities.
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