10 Best Independent Living Communities in Marquette, WI

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 344 independent living facilities in Marquette, 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 Portage, Beaver Dam and Berlin.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Portage, Beaver Dam and Berlin.

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Cost of independent living in Marquette, WI

The average cost of senior living in Marquette is $3,003 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Princeton, WI with an average of $2,515 per month.

Independent living costs in Marquette, WI, vs. nearby cities

Princeton, WI

$2,515/mo

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

Wisconsin state

$3,003/mo

U.S. national average

$3,509/mo

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

Semi-Private

$3,315/mo

Studio

$2,836/mo

1 Bedroom

$3,295/mo

2 Bedroom

$4,174/mo

Senior living costs in Marquette 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, WI

Column state: Wisconsin

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Marquette, WI	Wisconsin	U.S.
Independent Living	$unavailable/mo	$3,003/mo	$3,509/mo
Assisted Living	unavailable	$5,775/mo	$5,793/mo
Memory Care	unavailable	$7,341/mo	$6,969/mo

Independent Living

Marquette, WI:$unavailable/mo

Wisconsin:$3,003/mo

U.S.:$3,509/mo

Assisted Living

Marquette, WI:unavailable

Wisconsin:$5,775/mo

U.S.:$5,793/mo

Memory Care

Marquette, WI:unavailable

Wisconsin:$7,341/mo

U.S.:$6,969/mo

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Independent living costs in Marquette, WI, over time

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

Marquette, WIWI stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Marquette, WI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Marquette 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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Marquette, WI	$3,514/mo	$3,735/mo	-5.9%
Wisconsin	$2,845/mo	$2,712/mo	+4.9%
National	$3,166/mo	$3,006/mo	+5.3%

Marquette, WI

2024 average cost:$3,514/mo

2023 average cost:$3,735/mo

Percent change:-5.9%

Wisconsin

2024 average cost:$2,845/mo

2023 average cost:$2,712/mo

Percent change:+4.9%

National

2024 average cost:$3,166/mo

2023 average cost:$3,006/mo

Percent change:+5.3%

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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.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

Your Guide to VA Benefits

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Medicare and Medicaid

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What families are saying about independent living in Marquette

Recent reviews for independent living in Marquette

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 ...

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.

Our House Senior Living Senior Apartments - Portage

4.8

Our mom has dementia and has been there a few years now. The office staff and most of the employees are very good with her. She loves the feeling of living on her own and being able to have her dear cat with her and Our House gives her that. She would like more in house friends, but seems to ...

Marquette independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marquette independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marquette, 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 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 partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Marquette, WINational

Nutritionist / dietician

10.1%

20.3%

Low / no sodium

21.6%

34%

No sugar

18.5%

31.4%

Vegetarian

20.6%

33.4%

Pureed meals

5.2%

7.8%

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Availability of select dining options in Marquette 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Marquette, WINational

Professional chef

10.5%

36.4%

Restaurant style dining

17.4%

43.4%

Room service

15%

36.8%

Anytime dining

5.6%

17.2%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Marquette 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Marquette, WINational

Activity director

23.7%

45.3%

Pet-focused programs

17.4%

28.3%

Community service programs

12.5%

32.7%

Devotional activities on-site

37.6%

49.2%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

31%

49.8%

Outings / off-site activities

45.6%

54.9%

Piano or organ

19.9%

43%

Arts and crafts center

16%

37.6%

Educational speakers / life long learning

15.7%

41.6%

Clubs / games / karaoke

25.1%

47.4%

Live performances

27.2%

47.2%

Dances

11.1%

32.4%

Fitness center

10.1%

39.7%

Fitness classes

24.7%

46.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Waterford at Hartford, Charter Senior Living of Madison and The Meadows of Fall River are the top-rated independent living facilities near Marquette, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 344 independent living facilities near Marquette, Wisconsin. See the full list.

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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Marquette, WI

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Cost of independent living in Marquette, WI

Independent living costs in Marquette, WI, vs. nearby cities

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

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

Senior living costs in Marquette vs. state and national costs

Independent living costs in Marquette, WI, over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Marquette

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