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The cost of independent living in Marcus is about $3,616 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 84 options. Read 113 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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The model of the memory care hou1se is based on knowing each resident as a person first and foremost, and meeting them wherever they are on their memory care journey. My grandfather was a resident at...
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: 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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Our family couldn’t be happier with the care, love, and friendships that mom is getting at Otsego. We are second generation I guess you would say as my grandmother was there for 7 years. Mom was happy with...
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.
McCord Manor of Storm LakeMcCord Manor of Storm Lake is a senior housing complex in the beautiful city of Storm Lake, Iowa. Storm Lake is a wonderful community located in Buena Vista County. Sitting beside the lake where the city got its name, Storm Lake has a bustling but relaxing community with...
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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.
Lakeview Manor is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and is a skilled nursing facility. It is our mission to provide our residents with the happiness and comfort they deserve. Our staff is very loving and caring and we offer a variety of special amenities to ensure our residents stay happy....
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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: 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: 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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
About ABCM CorporationWillow Dale Wellness Village is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the...
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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.
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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Peace of Mind for the Entire Family!As a tenant of Prime Living Apartments, you will quickly feel like one of the family.  You can rest assured that you will be receiving the best care and services in a warm and dignified manner.  Prime Living Apartments is an affordable assisted living...
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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: 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.
Regency Square is a leader in skilled nursing in the Siouxland area. Our professional therapy team is available to provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy. While we have several residents that return to their own home after a short-term stay, Regency Square also offers a comforting,...

Cost of independent living in Marcus, IA

The average cost of senior living in Marcus is $3,616 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Primghar, IA with an average of $2,789 per month.

Independent living costs in Marcus, IA, vs. nearby cities

Marcus, IA
$3,616/mo
$3,578/mo
$3,616/mo

Independent living costs in Marcus, IA, vs. state and national averages

Marcus, IA
$3,616/mo
$3,264/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

Independent living costs in Marcus, IA, vs. other senior living options

$3,997/mo
Independent Living
$3,616/mo

Independent living costs in Marcus, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,852/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,346/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,123/mo

Senior living costs in Marcus 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: Marcus, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMarcus, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,616/mo$3,264/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$3,997/mo$4,475/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$3,997/mo$4,480/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Marcus, IA:$3,616/mo
Iowa:$3,264/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Marcus, IA:$3,997/mo
Iowa:$4,475/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Marcus, IA:$3,997/mo
Iowa:$4,480/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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Independent living costs in Marcus, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Marcus 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 Marcus, IA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Marcus 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
Marcus, IA$2,792/mo$2,573/mo+8.5%
Iowa$2,291/mo$2,321/mo-1.3%
National$2,890/mo$2,826/mo+2.2%
Marcus, IA
2024 average cost:$2,792/mo
2023 average cost:$2,573/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,291/mo
2023 average cost:$2,321/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$2,890/mo
2023 average cost:$2,826/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
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What families are saying about independent living in Marcus

Recent reviews for independent living in Marcus

Otsego Place in Storm Lake, IA

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Both my Mother and now my Mother in law have been residents of Otsego Place. It has given my husband and I a great feeling of comfort knowing these two ladies had the best of care. The staff are like family, the food is excellent, and there are lots of activies for them to participate in. ...
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The Gardens of Cherokee

5.0
Overall experience - outstanding and everything else from the cleanliness, the staff, the quality of care, meals, activities and value for cost has been superb. My brother has moved from the Gardens this month. If it was not for the care that his [name removed] did for him and the care of the ...
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Lawton Senior Living

5.0
A very loving and caring staff. The food was very tasty and well prepared. My wife was only a resident for eleven days but she was treated very well. I would highly recommend this facility.

Marcus independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marcus independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marcus, 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 Marcus 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 Marcus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marcus, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
9.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.4%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.1%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Marcus 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 Marcus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marcus, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.1%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marcus 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 Marcus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Marcus, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
17.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.8%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
18.8%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
9.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.4%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.2%
46.4%
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