Centennial Inn sits at 1628 N. Main St. in Oshkosh, housed in a brick Georgian Revival manor built in 1902, with a long history as a care facility for elderly women and as a sanitarium, and while the semicircular portico has changed to a one-story porch after a fire, the stately building still stands with its central dormer, side wings, and brick quoins. The place offers both assisted living and memory care, with private suites that allow residents comfort and privacy, and there's staff on-site all day and night to help with things like bathing, dressing, and laundry, always trying to let people keep their independence as much as possible. Caregivers speak English and other languages, and the community supports people with varying needs, including those with mild cognitive impairment, dementia, diabetes, and mobility concerns, and has programs for hospice and dementia waivers if extra help's needed.
There are walking paths, gardens, and safe spots to relax outside, and folks can take part in daily activities, scheduled events, movie nights, outings, arts and crafts, fitness programs, sing-alongs, and worship services, which helps everyone stay active. Meals get served in the dining room with set times, but all-day dining is allowed too, plus cooks can prepare special diets for allergies or diabetes, making sure everyone gets what they need. Housekeeping comes every week, with extra laundry and dry-cleaning if needed, so rooms stay tidy, which helps people settle in and feel at home.
Centennial Inn's got common areas inside and out, a library, a beauty shop, full kitchen, fitness spaces, and apartment options that include studio units and walk-in showers. When folks move in, the staff helps coordinate the transition, and residents can bring pets as companions. There are transportation and parking options, and when transportation isn't enough, there's support for incontinence, transfers, medical supplies, pharmacy services, and even legal help or guardianship. Board and care home services offer a smaller, more residential setting for those who prefer it, and the memory care services focus on routine, supervision, safety, and things to do that help stimulate memory.
The all-inclusive rates cover meals, activities, care, and amenities, and monthly calendars make it easy to see what's going on. CRL Senior Living Communities owns and operates the property, and they try to make a warm and welcoming place with honest attention to individual needs and wishes. With its mix of historical character, community activities, and different levels of support, Centennial Inn's a place where older adults with various conditions can live safely, keep busy or relax when they want, and get the care they need, all in the center of Oshkosh, close to the community.
