Trulee Evanston
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Evanston, IL
Trulee Evanston
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Evanston, IL
Overview of Trulee Evanston
Located in Evanston, Illinois, Trulee Evanston is a senior living community with assisted living, independent living, and memory care. These care options are offered in one mid-rise building. The community is about half a mile from Evanston’s city center. It is also a short drive from Resurrection Medical Center, which may help when hospital care is needed.
The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 93, so it is highly walkable. Daily errands, such as shopping or getting coffee, usually do not need a car. This can help residents stay connected to the surrounding area. It can also make visits easier for family members.
Trulee Evanston has 33 beds. The community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. These choices give families more flexibility when choosing a living space. Several care levels are under one roof; residents may be able to move between services as their needs change.
Daily support includes housekeeping, educational activities, and 24-hour care and supervision. Residents can use outdoor lounge areas and indoor common spaces for social time. The community also offers special programs and planned gatherings to keep residents engaged.
Transportation services are available for errands, appointments, and other trips. Fitness and recreation options are also part of daily life. Pets are welcome, which may help residents who want to bring an animal companion.
Illinois state inspectors review the community through the Department of Public Health’s Office of Health Care Regulation. These reviews include annual unannounced surveys. Past reviews have mentioned resident care plan records and onboarding steps for new staff. At least one review found the community in full compliance with state assisted living rules.
33-bed community Rank #376 / 424Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 376th out of 424 homes in Illinois for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Illinois facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 93 / 100 Rank #23 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 648 homes in Illinois for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living/shared Housing Establishment
StatusActive
IssuanceFebruary 25, 2026
ExpirationFebruary 24, 2027
CountyCook
License Number5108037
Trulee Evanston is legally operated by Trulee Evanston.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Alzheimer's Units
33 units
Total beds
33 units
No Alzheimer's certification
Inspection History
In Illinois, the Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation conducts annual unannounced surveys to assess compliance with state and federal healthcare facility standards.
Since 2025 · 1 year of data
5 deficiencies
16 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Illinois state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2025 vs. Illinois state average
Overall vs. IL average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
3 Better
Metrics better than Illinois average:
• Total deficiencies (29% below)
• Deficiencies per year (29% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (63% below)
• Total deficiencies (29% below)
• Deficiencies per year (29% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (63% below)
Latest Inspection
March 18, 2026
Facility Reported Incident
Inspection
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (5 vs. IL avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2025.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (5 vs. IL avg 7).↓ 29% better |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.3 | 0.8 | This facility has 63% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Illinois assisted living residence (0.3 vs. IL avg 0.8).↓ 63% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 16 | 9 | This facility has had 78% more total inspections than the Illinois average (16 vs. IL avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 78% more |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- October 20, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated failure to update and follow a resident’s service plan, resulting in the resident found unsupervised outside the facility.
- April 2, 2025 annual inspection cited two deficiencies for missing emergency orientation for new residents and incomplete tuberculosis testing for nine new staff.
- September 20, 2025 complaint investigation found the facility in full compliance with Illinois assisted living regulations.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Trulee Evanston
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0.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Evanston's city center to Trulee Evanston's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 7.79 miles to nearest hospital (Resurrection Medical Center - Emergency Fast Track)
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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
| Westminster Place | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Evanston (Grant Street) | 105
Facility
105
IL AVG
86
Rank
#115 / 424 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
IL AVG
51
Rank
#392 / 648 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Trulee Evanston | AL IL MC | Evanston | 33
Facility
33
IL AVG
86
Rank
#376 / 424 | Yes |
93
Facility
93
IL AVG
51
Rank
#23 / 648 | - | - | Trulee Evanston | 16 | 5
Facility
5
IL AVG
7
Rank
#168 / 276 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
IL AVG
0.8
Rank
#101 / 276 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
3
Rank
#62 / 315 | 7
Facility
7
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#302 / 315 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Mather | AL IL MC NH SNF | Evanston (Davis Street) | 22
Facility
22
IL AVG
86
Rank
#399 / 424 | Yes |
95
Facility
95
IL AVG
51
Rank
#18 / 648 | - | - | The Mather Evanston | 5 | - | - | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 315 | 3
Facility
3
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#222 / 315 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Three Crowns Park | AL MC NH RC SNF | Evanston (Mcdaniel Avenue) | 18
Facility
18
IL AVG
86
Rank
#403 / 424 | No |
68
Facility
68
IL AVG
51
Rank
#163 / 648 | - | - | Three Crowns Park | 6 | 8
Facility
8
IL AVG
7
Rank
#203 / 276 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
IL AVG
0.8
Rank
#217 / 276 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
3
Rank
#142 / 315 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#90 / 315 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Aperion Care Evanston | AL HOS MC NH PC SNF | Evanston | - | No |
88
Facility
88
IL AVG
51
Rank
#50 / 648 | 20
Facility
20
IL AVG
18
Rank
#67 / 165 | A+ | - | 13 | 28
Facility
28
IL AVG
7
Rank
#253 / 276 | 2.2
Facility
2.2
IL AVG
0.8
Rank
#241 / 276 | 10
Facility
10
IL AVG
3
Rank
#311 / 315 | 0
Facility
0
IL AVG
1.9
Rank
#1 / 315 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Trulee Evanston
Is Trulee Evanston in a walkable area?
Trulee Evanston has a walk score of 93. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
What is the license number of Trulee Evanston?
According to IL state health department records, Trulee Evanston's license number is 5108037.
When does Trulee Evanston's license expire?
According to IL state health department records, Trulee Evanston's license expires on February 24, 2027.
Are pets allowed at Trulee Evanston?
Yes, Trulee Evanston allows residents to bring their pets.
Does Trulee Evanston operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Trulee Evanston is registered as a for-profit in IL.
How many beds does Trulee Evanston have?
Trulee Evanston has 33 beds.
Are there photos of Trulee Evanston?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Trulee Evanston in the photo gallery on this page.
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