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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Marquette County, WI

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The cost of independent living in Marquette County is about $3,838 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 264 options. Read 1328 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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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.
Imagine your new home on the banks of the Fox River! Does sipping coffee on your balcony as boats motor by on a warm spring day interest you? Your new home at The Rivers 55+ Adult Community awaits you! The Rivers presents affordable apartment homes that offer an easy living lifestyle while...
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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: 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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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: 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.
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Photo of Regency Place
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.
Voted ‘Best Rentals’ by the Sun Prairie Star proving that this community is built around customer service and comfort. Offering spacious floor plans, top quality design, generous amenities and scenic views; this community is designed for seniors who appreciate convenience and luxury. We are...
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.
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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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Wellington Place was one of several choices we had narrowed our search down to for placement of my mother-in-law. The staff we encountered on our visits just seemed a bit more friendly and helpful than the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
PROVIDING THE NEXT BEST THING TO HOME The Wellington Place Homes are single-story assisted living residences with seniors in mind. When living at home is no longer a safe or practical option, we offer an affordable, home-like atmosphere along with the assistance sometimes needed in our later...
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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I’ve been living here a short time, but I can’t imagine a better home! The staff is compassionate and caring. The administrator frequently works the floor right along with caregivers. She is a blessing! ...
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.
Matthews of Horicon is a 30 bed RCAC (Residential Care Apartment Complex)/Assisted Living community. We offer 3 styles of studio apartments, Small, Medium and Large units. All units have their own private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and private patio/balconies. We provide 3 meals per day in the...
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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.
At Whitetail Run Senior Living Community, we provide a one of a kind approach to independent Senior Living fournd no where else in Central Wisconsin.  Enjoy a comfortable, safe lifestyle in your own cozy, one level home designed for independent seniors.  Private entrances with the added...
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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.
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It's going fantastic! I don't have any concerns, or anything I would like to see improved or done better. They are doing a great job.
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.
Senior Living Designed with YOU in mind!  Located on the north shore of Lake Mendota.  We are in the 55+ 'Westshire Village Community'.  We have 8 different floor plans including spacious 1 bedroom, beautiful 2 bedroom, and exquisite 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartments.  Many...
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I've already recommended them to a few people. I like the life lease. You sort of buy the place as if it were a condo, but you don't really buy it. Instead, you've bought the ability to live there as long...
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.
The Stratford Building offers a variety of floor plans, ranging from our 870 square foot 1 bedroom and 1 bath to a 1334 square foot 2 bedroom and 2 baths. The homes in our Stratford Building include a full Frigidaire Brand appliance package; complete with stove, refrigerator, dishwasher AND full...
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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.
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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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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.
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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.
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.
It's easy to see how Deerview Meadows offers an assisted living experience with a difference.  Personalized, quality care and supportive surroundings help create the ideal setting for meeting personal care needs.  The Fond du Lac facility is located on a quiet cul-du-sac. Friendly,...

Cost of independent living in Marquette County, WI

The average cost of senior living in Marquette County is $3,838 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wautoma, WI with an average of $2,048 per month.

Independent living costs in Marquette County, WI, vs. nearby counties

Marquette County, WI
$3,838/mo
$2,480/mo
$2,632/mo

Independent living costs in Marquette County, WI, vs. state and national averages

Marquette County, WI
$3,838/mo
U.S. national average
$4,163/mo

Independent living costs in Marquette County, WI, vs. other senior living options

$3,944/mo
Independent Living
$3,838/mo

Independent living costs in Marquette County, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,011/mo
Studio
$4,870/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,935/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,995/mo

Senior living costs in Marquette County 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: Marquette County, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMarquette County, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,838/mo$3,550/mo$4,163/mo
Assisted Living$3,951/mo$4,409/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$3,944/mo$4,439/mo$4,957/mo
Independent Living
Marquette County, WI:$3,838/mo
Wisconsin:$3,550/mo
U.S.:$4,163/mo
Assisted Living
Marquette County, WI:$3,951/mo
Wisconsin:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Marquette County, WI:$3,944/mo
Wisconsin:$4,439/mo
U.S.:$4,957/mo
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Independent living costs in Marquette County, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Marquette County 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 Marquette County, WI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Marquette County 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
Marquette County, WI$3,196/mo$3,058/mo+4.5%
Wisconsin$2,881/mo$2,515/mo+14.6%
National$3,101/mo$2,897/mo+7.0%
Marquette County, WI
2024 average cost:$3,196/mo
2023 average cost:$3,058/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,881/mo
2023 average cost:$2,515/mo
Percent change:+14.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,101/mo
2023 average cost:$2,897/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Marquette County

Recent reviews for independent living in Marquette County

Brookdale Middleton Century Avenue

5.0
Thrilled with the care and attention my Mother received while at this Brookdale. It felt like I was pet of a family! The food is wonderful and I enjoyed that when visiting. They also have fun activities for residents and their family members. Thanks for all you did and I would highly suggest ...
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Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge Independent Living Apartments a CCRC in Madison, WI

4.0
The week day staff is compassionate and well trained and employed by Oakwood. The weekend staff is hired from an agency and the care and compassion is lacking. They are working on fixing this but claim there are not enough people interested in this type of work.

Wellington Place at Whiting in Stevens Point, WI

5.0
Our Dad needed care that my Mom could not provide, but she did not quite see it that way. After touring some of the fancy senior living places in town, Mom chose Wellington because it had a homey feel. The group dining room is brightly lit with huge windows and an indoor garden. There is a ...
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Marquette County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marquette County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marquette County, 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 Marquette County 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 Marquette County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marquette County, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.1%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
19.5%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.5%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Marquette County 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 Marquette County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marquette County, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
15%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marquette County 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 Marquette County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Marquette County, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
24.3%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.4%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.8%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.2%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.4%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.6%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.8%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
27.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
12.8%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.2%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.3%
46.5%
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