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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.
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| Alden Estates of Evanston Rehabilitation and Post Acute Health Care |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Evanston | 99
Facility
99
IL AVG
131
Rank
#133 / 430 |
61.3%
Facility
61.3%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#153 / 199 | -12% | 2.99
Facility
2.99
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#72 / 167 | +11% | -4% | $0
Facility
$0
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#1 / 168 | 9
Facility
9
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#12 / 167 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#45 / 167 | -
Facility
-
IL AVG
4.3 | 65 | - |
70
Facility
70
IL AVG
53
Rank
#153 / 647 | Joshua Molitor | $11.9M
Facility
$11.9M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#107 / 166 | $5.6M
Facility
$5.6M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#117 / 166 | 47.1%
Facility
47.1%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#85 / 166 | 145907 | ||||
| The Mather |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Evanston (Davis Street) | 22
Facility
22
IL AVG
131
Rank
#404 / 430 |
76.3%
Facility
76.3%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#96 / 199 | +10% | 5.88
Facility
5.88
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#5 / 167 | +102% | +90% | $0
Facility
$0
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#1 / 168 | 7
Facility
7
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#5 / 167 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#81 / 167 | -
Facility
-
IL AVG
4.3 | 25 | - |
95
Facility
95
IL AVG
53
Rank
#18 / 647 | Mather Senior Living Communities LLC | $24.7M
Facility
$24.7M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#41 / 166 | $11.5M
Facility
$11.5M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#28 / 166 | 46.5%
Facility
46.5%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#87 / 166 | 146145 | ||||
| Westminster Place |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Evanston (Grant Street) | 204
Facility
204
IL AVG
131
Rank
#27 / 430 |
64.8%
Facility
64.8%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#139 / 199 | -6% | 5.50
Facility
5.50
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#9 / 167 | +47% | +77% | $0
Facility
$0
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#1 / 168 | 7
Facility
7
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#5 / 167 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#15 / 167 | -
Facility
-
IL AVG
4.3 | 59 | - |
44
Facility
44
IL AVG
53
Rank
#391 / 647 | Presbyterian Homes | $62.2M
Facility
$62.2M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#2 / 166 | $16.8M
Facility
$16.8M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#8 / 166 | 27%
Facility
27%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#161 / 166 | 145026 | ||||
| Aperion Care Evanston |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Evanston | 57
Facility
57
IL AVG
131
Rank
#279 / 430 |
88.2%
Facility
88.2%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#41 / 199 | +27% | 2.09
Facility
2.09
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#152 / 167 | +11% | -33% | $52.2k
Facility
$52.2k
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#103 / 168 | 28
Facility
28
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#69 / 167 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#15 / 167 | 2
Facility
2
IL AVG
4.3 | 54 | - |
88
Facility
88
IL AVG
53
Rank
#50 / 647 | - | $6.6M
Facility
$6.6M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#150 / 166 | $3.4M
Facility
$3.4M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#155 / 166 | 51.7%
Facility
51.7%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#66 / 166 | 146058 | ||||
| Dobson Plaza Rehabilitation and Healthcare |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Evanston (Dodge Avenue) | 97
Facility
97
IL AVG
131
Rank
#140 / 430 |
7.1%
Facility
7.1%
IL AVG
69.3%
Rank
#197 / 199 | -90% | 2.39
Facility
2.39
IL AVG
3.10
Rank
#132 / 167 | +45% | -23% | $19.4k
Facility
$19.4k
IL AVG
$151.3k
Rank
#80 / 168 | 16
Facility
16
IL AVG
36.8
Rank
#25 / 167 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
IL AVG
3.7
Rank
#150 / 167 | 1
Facility
1
IL AVG
4.3 | 82 | A+ |
74
Facility
74
IL AVG
53
Rank
#135 / 647 | Charlotte Kohn | $8.5M
Facility
$8.5M
IL AVG
$12.2M
Rank
#166 / 166 | $3.7M
Facility
$3.7M
IL AVG
$4.8M
Rank
#142 / 166 | 44%
Facility
44%
IL AVG
44.3%
Rank
#1 / 166 | 145122 |
Alden Estates of Evanston Rehabilitation and Post Acute Health Care
Alden Estates of Evanston offers exceptional personal care for residents of rehabilitation and post-acute care services. Expect elegance and luxury for seniors who want assisted living at its best. The spirited community performs nothing less than exceptional service offered by its professional and compassionate staff. Alden Estates is a home for seniors looking to thrive in the community.
The post-acute health center is all about satisfying the wellness of each senior through comfort, stability, and luxury resort-style features. Their personalized care includes daily health checks, medication management, housekeeping, ADLs, and scheduled activities. Other specific care programs include rehabilitative therapies, comprehensive nursing services, and comprehensive medical assistance.
The Mather is undoubtedly the premier Life Plan Community just north of Chicago. The beautiful condominium-style building offers resort-like hospitality, ensuring residents a sense of belonging with a forward-thinking approach to senior living. The luxurious 62+ retirement community has learned year after year the right direction to a quality standard of living and, for years, has promoted and lived by its goal of enhancing the quality of life for every senior who has chosen its approach to senior living.
A luxury community that guarantees cozy apartments where residents can feel comfortable after a day of doing activities. Their amenities and facilities are convenient: a hair salon and barbershop, a library, a recreational studio, a business center, and breathtaking views, to name a few of the community highlights. Their housekeeping and linen services, concierge, and maintenance services are all provided so residents can live a hassle-free lifestyle.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 62 Years Old
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
The sister community of Ten Twenty Grove, Westminster Place, is an active 55+ community that genuinely understands the aging process and is dedicated to providing its residents with the highest care. Specializing in independent living, assisted living, memory support, long-term care, respite care, and short-term rehab services, the community’s specially trained staff is committed to helping seniors achieve maximum independence with ability-centered programming that promotes individuality.
As a Presbyterian senior living home, Westminster Place ensures comfort and flexibility as the focus of all its community features. Residents can immerse themselves in exclusive activities scheduled for them to participate in, such as the exclusive Kimble Fitness Center for health and wellness, immediate access to healthcare at the McGaw Care Center, and exploring the vibrant and engaging social life downtown.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
A member of the Presbyterian Homes, McGaw Care Center & Frank Foster Pavilion has a dedicated team of professionals striving to provide extraordinary care for residents of memory care. The person-centered community aims to provide quality service for its memory care seniors– leading to a purposeful life experienced during their golden years. McGaw Care Center strives to support an individual in a joy-filled approach.
The memory care home provides a specialized memory care program that focuses on the cognitive ability of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Services and amenities, such as ADLs, medication management, chef-prepared meals, scheduled activities, and 24/7 care, are provided full attention.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Aperion Care Evanston is an affordable health and rehabilitation center in the city. A comprehensive community that presents a resort-like lifestyle with world-class hospitality offered to each unique individual with personal needs. The health and rehabilitation center’s nursing approach is focused on specialized therapies that contribute to a speedy recovery.
Aperion Care’s specialization emphasizes skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and memory care services. The dedicated team of caregivers strives to meet and follow a resident’s individualized care plan for a maximum healing journey. Amenities include a library, a courtyard, a family visitation room, daily meals provided, and a hair salon.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Dobson Plaza Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a skilled nursing facility that extends its services to include memory care living, long-term care, and rehabilitative care. This facility is dedicated to fostering patient well-being, making it more likely for seniors to return home as soon as possible. They operate as a close-knit, family-oriented community, creating an intimate and home-like atmosphere for all. Also conveniently located in Evanston, Illinois, Dobson Plaza offers a range of amenities, including an inviting open courtyard and salon and barber services.
As a memory care center, the home ensures specialized care for those with memory-related needs. The facility’s commitment to enhancing residents’ quality of life is reflected in their diverse range of stimulating recreation activities and spacious visiting areas, both indoors and outdoors, designed to strengthen family bonds. Residents can also unwind in comfortable lounges equipped with flat-screen TVs while enjoying a nutritious dining experience. Dobson Plaza Rehabilitation and Healthcare offers seniors a rejuvenating and worthwhile stay, making it a valuable choice for their healthcare requirements.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
At The Grove of Evanston, residents are welcomed into a supportive community that prioritizes their well-being and peace of mind. The suburban location exudes tranquility, and the caring team is dedicated to providing personalized care for each resident. Clinical rehabilitation and therapy are seamlessly integrated with hospital care to offer advanced, tailor-made treatment options. Full-time therapists and state-of-the-art physical therapy equipment ensure that short-term rehabilitation goals are met with a high patient-to-therapist ratio. Services offered include physical, orthopedic, speech, and occupational therapy, as well as specialized care for cardiac conditions, orthopedic care, peritoneal dialysis, tracheostomy care, and more. The team is physician-supervised, and premium-quality care is available around the clock.
Residents also enjoy a heightened experience of living with private suites that feature private bathrooms and showers, as well as in-room refrigerators. The interior design is immaculate and peaceful, creating a relaxing and homely environment.
Greenwood Care offers quality caregiving for nursing and independent living residents. It offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build a mutual level of trust with each other. Families can rest easy knowing their loved ones are in good hands because of the dedicated team of professionals. The nursing home aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors can satisfy their holistic wellness.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these nursing homes
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
Weighting overview
- 35%Care Quality
- 20%Staffing
- 20%Regulatory
- 20%Operational
- 5%Environment
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Care Quality 35%
The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.
- Includes
- Overall Rating
- Health Inspection
- QM Rating
- Long-Stay QM
- Short-Stay QM
02
Staffing Adequacy 20%
The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
- Includes
- Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
- RN vs State
- Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
- RN Turnover
03
Regulatory & Safety Record 20%
Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- Citations
- Citations/Inspection
- Severe Citations
- Fines
- Accreditations
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Operational & Financial Stability 20%
Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.
- Includes
- Occupancy vs State
- Avg Length of Stay
- Revenue
- Payroll %
- Years in Operation
- Admin Tenure
05
Environment & Accessibility 5%
Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Evanston, IL
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Illinois?
Assisted living in Illinois is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Illinois Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Illinois Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 8 nursing homes in Evanston, IL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Evanston, IL?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Evanston, IL, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Evanston, IL?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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