Gabriel's Villa • Miravida Living

Gabriel's Villa at Miravida Living in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is a senior living community that feels comfortable and homey, with welcoming spaces and big, bright apartments. The place doesn't look like a hospital or institution, and there are lovely sidewalks, flower beds, and well-kept paths and gardens for walking and relaxing-wheelchair users can get around easily since everything's accessible, there are no steps at entries, and elevators go to each floor. There's a team of caring staff, including CNAs, helpful aides, activity directors, and nurses who handle daily needs, health monitoring, and support with things like dressing, bathing, and getting around, with help available any time due to 24-hour supervision and a wireless emergency call system.

Gabriel's Villa offers assisted living, memory care, independent living, skilled nursing, and short-term rehab, all under one nonprofit mission. There are different apartment sizes, and many apartments have kitchenettes, washers and dryers, large closets, private showers with fold-down seats, storage areas, air conditioning, and individual temperature controls. Guests and residents can join meals in large dining rooms, enjoy snacks, and pick meal options including choices for folks with allergies or diabetes. Social spaces include a family room, library, activity rooms, and there's a chapel on-site where church services and caroling happen during holidays. There's a wellness program called Thrive, which offers physical and mental activities like exercise, swimming, games, music, arts, outings, pet therapy, and even programs focused on holistic well-being like Namaste Care and Healing Touch. Residents can join in resident-run activities or community outings using the accessible bus service. There are movie nights, bingo, gardening, Wii bowling, swimming, and spiritual programs too.

Pet-friendly policies mean folks can sometimes bring small animals. There's Wi-Fi throughout the community, standard cable TV, and included utilities, with extra features available for a fee like personal laundry, foot care, guest meals, salon visits, and medication administration. Residents get weekly housekeeping, towel service, and general building and ground maintenance. Safety is important here, so there's handicap-accessible design, handrails, sprinklers, and emergency systems.

The memory care has secure, easy-to-navigate areas planned for those with Alzheimer's or other memory issues, with schedules and staff aimed at comfort and encouragement. The staff follows the MOSAIC approach-respecting each person as an individual. Special services on-site include pharmacy help from Kerri Schueler, IT support from Felix Vang, and healthcare management by Trish Salomon, MS, RDN, CD, MA. Gabriel's Villa has a community wellness program, visiting therapists, and options for respite care stays as short as seven to fourteen days.

The community's been in Oshkosh since 1970 and is part of Miravida Living, sharing services and resources across several local buildings. The mission emphasizes living with wonder and curiosity. Housekeeping, laundry, scheduled transport, and safe, accessible facilities make daily life easier for seniors who want company, support, and activities all in one place, whether independent or needing care. The organization is a registered nonprofit with over 200 employees and is reviewed as a pleasant, safe, and livable place to call home. For more detailed information or the virtual tour, folks can visit the Miravida Living website.