Brookridge Heights sits just south of Downtown Marquette in a quiet, wooded spot near the shores of Lake Superior, which gives it a peaceful feeling that many folks like. This assisted living community offers a range of living choices including independent living for those who like their privacy, assisted living for people who need some help each day, memory care for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, skilled nursing for folks who need more care, and respite care for short stays. The place has a warm setting with stone fireplaces, scenic dining views, a chapel, a banquet-style all-purpose room, several cozy day-rooms, and a family game room where folks can gather.
Residents get three styles of assisted living apartments to choose from. They can enjoy home-cooked, seasonal meals prepared by chefs in a central dining room or pick from several dining venues, like the Bistro. There are accessible apartments with emergency alert systems, and the bathrooms have wheelchair accessible showers and full tubs. The facility keeps staff and security available around the clock and has scheduled and complimentary transportation that helps folks get to appointments or run errands, plus resident parking for those who still drive.
Brookridge Heights offers a strong memory care program designed to support people with memory loss, with a special Memory Care side for safety, structure, and personalized routines. The community helps with daily living activities like dressing, bathing, toileting, mobility, and escorts to meals and events. Residents get medication management, monitoring of weight and vital signs as needed, nutrition support, and help whenever they need it. Nursing and status checks, safety services, therapy, and hospice for those eligible are available too.
The staff is friendly and trained, known for their caring and attentive ways, and folks say the atmosphere is relaxed. Housekeeping, cooking, maintenance, and linen service are all handled by staff, which saves residents time and energy. Brookridge Heights runs a full calendar, holding about 150 events every month, with exercise classes like "Pump Up the Jam," art projects, social and educational programs, and both on-site and off-site trips. There's a swimming pool, hot tub, patio, community garden, library, and areas for devotional services.
The location is convenient to bus lines and is designed for comfort and safety. The grounds and common areas encourage people to socialize and stay active. The staff develops a personal care plan for each person, updating it as their needs change. Brookridge Heights shares information to help families with planning, funding options-like using house sale proceeds or veterans, Medicare, Medicaid, and tax benefits-and even has resources like the "Time to Get Ready" documentary and "Real Residents, Real Stories" for those who want to know more. The community aims to balance independence, care, and comfort for older adults in Marquette.
