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The caregivers at Prairie Ridge work with a sense of urgency and stay on task during my visits. My mom is happy with the service given to her and always complements the employees. About the great job there...
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: 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.
Located in Waupun, The Gateway 55+ Adult Community offers 48 one and two bedroom apartment homes. Visit us to see how you can enjoy a friendly, caring environment where neighbors become friends....Read more
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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.
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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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Very, demanding and challenging, and always put the patients loves ones safe and comfortable. Helping them throughout the day with daily activities and fun games.
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.
Prairie Ridge was made th you in mind. This is a special place where we celebrate your accomplishments, your family and your life. It's where seniors can enjoy more years in their lives and more life in their years. You're invited to join us!At Prairie Ridge we've created three positive options......Read more
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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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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Farnham Village offers an affordable home for seniors. Located in historic Columbus, these one bedroom, ranch style apartment homes feature lots of closet space, off street parking, and laundry facilities. Small pets are welcome. Rental assistance is available.Friendly......Read more
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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The staff was friendly and really knew what they were doing. Very satisfied. Would give a very positive rating.
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.
Larson House in Columbus, Wisconsin is an assisted living center with one and two bedroom apartments that provides quality care to the elderly. They accept all kinds of payment for insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurances. Each room or suite has many amenities. We have a 24......Read more
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The facility is huge and has a great community environment quality. The staff and doctors are very informative,
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.
Serenity Homes is located in the Village of DeForest, just north of Madison. The facility is compromised of two homes of 15 beds each, with different levels of care so residents are able to age-in-place without the disruption of another relocation. If you are old enough to remember life in the......Read more
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The community is still under contruction but the part that is liveable is very nice and clean. I moved in two weeks ago and chose Highlands at River Crossing for the rent. It's less expensive than any of the...
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 Highlands at River Crossing is conveniently located in the charming village of Winneconne, Wisconsin, near the beautiful Wolf River, and offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments for Active Seniors age 55 or better with some reserved for moderate income seniors. Our community offers all......Read more
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A Place For Mom provided me with a list of places to visit and the contact information to schedule a tour of the facilities for my parents. We were very impressed with the Jefferson Square senior community....
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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.
Jefferson Square is a 55 and older life lease community located on a 9 acre parcel.  We have 62 units and a clubhouse.  Each unit consists of 2 bedrooms, attached garage, four season porch, appliances and a gas fireplace.  Each unit is approximately 1440 square feet all......Read more
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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: 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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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.
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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.
Parkside Village is a vibrant 55+ Independent Living Community. Private and secure on 12 picturesque acres in the Township of Windsor. You get the quality of Country living with the benefits of City life just minutes away. We offer spacious 1-2 bedroom plans. All homes are maintenance and barrier......Read more
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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, 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.
Oakwood ManorOakwood Manor offers private apartments with the safety and peace of mind of having help available when needed. Oakwood Manor has charming apartments with private bathrooms and large windows with pleasant views of the surrounding countryside. It features a bright cheerful atrium with......Read more
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Marquette County, WI

The average cost of senior living in Marquette County is $3,768 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wautoma, WI with an average of $2,107 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Marquette County, WI vs. nearby counties

Marquette County, WI
$3,768/mo
$2,563/mo
$3,157/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Marquette County, WI vs. the state and national average

Marquette County, WI
$3,768/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Marquette County vs. other types of senior living

$3,894/mo
Independent Living
$3,768/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Marquette County, WI by room type

Semi-Private
$3,503/mo
Studio
$4,544/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,201/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,717/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,375/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Marquette County over time

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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.

The Meadows of Fall River

5.0
I would give the Meadows of Fall River a 5 in all of the categories you listed. This has been a wonderful place for my mom! She has done extremely well, At The Meadows, and her level of care has been great! The staff and the administration are willing to listen to our concerns and expectations, ...
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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
10.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
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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
11.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
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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
24.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
26.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
12.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.8%
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Park Glen Apartments, Riverwood Senior Living and The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids are the top-rated independent living facilities near Marquette County, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

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