Evergreen Retirement Community sits on N Westfield St in Oshkosh and covers over 35 acres surrounded by Oak Savanna woodlands and natural walking trails, so folks living there can watch the seasons change and enjoy the quiet of the outdoors, with nearby gardens, waterfalls, and green pocket neighborhoods where homes gather around shared spaces, and there's always something blooming or leaves to watch blow around. This is a non-profit, Christian-based community that focuses on people having choices, freedom, and safety, and staff work every day to make sure residents feel valued, whether residents live independently or need some help with daily things. There are about 250 people living here on campus, and everyone from grandchildren to volunteers to local groups shows up for annual events like Oshkosh Celebration of Lights and Nutcracker in the Castle, which makes it feel like home and brings in new faces all the time.
This campus offers three types of independent living-Courtyard Residence Apartments, Manor Apartments, Evergreen Village, and houses called Evergreen Homes-for folks who want to downsize but aren't ready to give up their own kitchens or living rooms, plus two levels of assisted living and memory care for people who need some or a lot of help, and a skilled nursing facility with long-term care, short-term rehab, and post-surgical support, so people don't have to worry about moving to another place as needs change, because it's a Continuing Care Retirement Community. Evergreen At Home provides personal care and homemaker services for those preferring to stay where they are, and for anyone recovering from surgery or illness there are inpatient rehabilitation and therapy services.
Staff at Evergreen offer help with moving around, daily care, and provide a 24-hour call system for safety, and there are services for bathing, dressing, and medication management, including care for people who aren't able to walk or who have memory loss. There's plenty to choose from for meals-cafeteria, group dining rooms, and three dining spots-with menu choices for people with allergies or diabetes, and they handle laundry, dry cleaning, and housekeeping for folks who don't want to keep up with chores anymore. People can catch the bus or use parking lots if they drive, and the place sits close to I-41 for families visiting from all over.
There's a library, gift shop, salon and barber, fitness rooms, arts room, chapel, and healthcare services, and the staff puts together all sorts of recreational and social programs, from bingo and grand evenings to music events, trips, computer classes, laughter clubs, and card games, plus group meals like men's breakfast and women's lunch. You'll find local art, coloring pages, the Oshkosh Scavenger Hunt, a Mini Mural Project, and a focus on arts and culture with museums, galleries, theater, and even annual happenings like the EAA AirVenture. Outdoors there's fishing, kayaking, walking, and parks like Menominee Park and Lake Winnebago nearby, along with boutiques, farmers markets, and places for camping, hotels, or RV stays if people visit.
If someone wants to hold a meeting, a family event, or even a wedding, the community hosts gatherings and special occasions, and Evergreen Foundation supports ongoing activities and community service projects. It's easy for residents to feel connected, with social clubs, speaker series, and opportunities for volunteering, and those who need therapy or nursing care get help right in the same place. The campus blends the feeling of a small town with wide open natural space and specialized care, so folks can stay as active and engaged as they want, with options that fit nearly any need as time goes by. Those looking for more details about services or what life looks like here can check the website or catch up with Evergreen Retirement Community on Facebook.
