Congress is a small senior living community at 1002 Congress Avenue in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, with space for only 8 residents, so things tend to feel close-knit and a bit more personal here, and with monthly rates starting at $4,648, families know up front what to expect cost-wise. The staff are known for being reliable and compassionate, focusing on both the comfort and safety of everyone living there. The place offers both shared and private rooms, and there are plenty of places for residents to relax or socialize, like a community dining room, gardens, library, movie theater, and entertainment and games room, plus a walking path and exercise area to keep people active if they want. Some residents stay here long-term, and others come for respite care, which means they can get care for a short stretch while their main caregivers take a break, and for folks who need extra medical care, Congress offers a range of care levels, including skilled nursing with round-the-clock medical care and things like rehabilitation or wound care as needed.
Memory care is available for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, with specially trained staff and secure outdoor spaces, so people don't wander off by mistake, and the building's set up with security like emergency pull cords and full apartment security, and there's always 24-hour supervision. Assisted living units help promote independence but make sure support is there for daily activities like bathing, dressing, or getting around, including medication management and help for Parkinson's patients or anyone who needs extra assistance with eating or transfers. Residents get daily housekeeping, laundry, full maintenance, and all their utilities paid, and there's a concierge to help coordinate things, move-in help, and transportation for doctor visits or errands.
Meal prep and dining are included, with meals that try to meet special diets like diabetes or food allergies, and chef-inspired options are available. Residents can have pets, enjoy arts and crafts, join movie nights, library time, or special event parties, and there are scheduled activities every day to help keep people social and engaged. The building is wheelchair accessible, rooms are fully furnished with spacious closets, and there's always Wi-Fi, telephone, and TV available, so people can stay in touch or entertained. Congress takes care of linen service, private laundry, medication management, and coordinates with outside healthcare providers when necessary.
The community is monitored and licensed by local government authorities, with oversight by the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and it's checked by organizations like the Department of Aging or Veterans' Services, though it doesn't take Medicare unless certified. The community has earned a 5.5 score on the Seniorly rating system, so it stands as an option for people looking for a smaller, familiar setting with basic but attentive support, a reliable team, and a simple home-like environment where everyone can have the care they need without too much complication.
