Azura Memory Care of Oshkosh offers care for people with memory problems like dementia and Alzheimer's disease, and the community provides a secure, single-story building with locked indoor and outdoor spaces so nobody accidentally wanders off, and they use things like bracelets that ring alarms if someone tries to leave the safe area, and you can tell the staff is trained to support people who might have tough behaviors or need reminders for simple things like using the restroom. Residents get 24-hour care and nurses are on staff, plus a doctor is on call, with registered nurses onsite, medication management, and help for people with diabetes, including insulin shots and blood sugar checks, and they can even help with more advanced medical needs like wound care, physical therapy, hospice, or end-of-life care in partnership with area providers. Every resident has their own studio apartment which they can decorate however they want, with wheelchair friendly bathrooms, and daily routines for things like grooming, toileting, eating, and moving around, including sit-to-stand transfers and Hoyer lifts, with staff always ready to lend a hand or provide reminders.
Meals are served three times a day in the community dining room, and staff help out with laundry and housekeeping, and there's a warm, homelike atmosphere focused on making people feel comfortable and calm, even when their memory is very poor, and personal care plans are set up for each person so their needs are met, no matter if they're in early or late stages of dementia. The community follows the MOSAIC by Azura system, which means there's a special program full of things to do-like supervised baking, music, gardening, art classes, trivia, and church service-plus small group outings and clubs based on people's interests, so everyone can pick things they enjoy and stay engaged, whether they want to join in with a group or spend one-on-one time with caregivers. There are indoor and outdoor gathering areas, beautician and barber services on site, and even visiting optometry, podiatry, and dentistry, so there's less hassle for families trying to keep up with appointments.
The property feels cozy because Azura uses a household model, so instead of feeling like an institution, residents get a kind and familiar setting, and staff are around all day and night providing support and supervision. There's a focus on helping residents keep their independence where possible, but there's also gentle behavioral monitoring for anyone who tends to wander, act out, or show tough behaviors, and the electronic charting system helps staff keep track of medical and behavioral needs every day. They offer more than just memory care-assisted living, adult day services, respite stays, and even independent living options are available, plus regular transportation and parking for those who need it. Devotional activities are part of life here, too, so spiritual needs are recognized, and group and individual activities help build connections among residents and the neighborhood. The staff have special training in the MOSAIC programming, which means they work hard to honor each resident's strengths, listen to their preferences, and keep up a high standard of compassionate care for people dealing with memory loss in every stage, thanks to Azura's reputation across Wisconsin for raising the standard in dementia care.
