The Merion
The Merion
Serving older adults in Evanston’s Chicago Avenue neighborhood, The Merion is an independent living community in a high-rise building about half a mile from the city center. Residents live in their own studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments. They manage their daily lives independently, with the community’s services and amenities available to support that lifestyle.
Daily support includes housekeeping, transportation, dining services, a schedule of social and educational activities, and fitness programs for residents who want to stay active. Common areas include lounge spaces and a courtyard for relaxing or spending time with neighbors. Each apartment includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The community also welcomes pets, which can make the move easier for residents who want to keep a companion animal.
Executive Director Maria Hammer leads The Merion and brings more than 30 years of management and leadership experience in hospitality and health care. Her background includes boutique hotels, luxury residential communities, and health care practices. This experience shapes the community’s daily services to residents.
The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 97, placing it in “Walker’s Paradise.” Residents can complete most daily errands, such as grocery shopping or visiting a pharmacy, without a car. Resurrection Medical Center is about 8 miles away, giving residents and visiting family a nearby option for emergency medical care if needed.
Walk Score: 97 / 100 Rank #9 / 634Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 634 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.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Over 30 years of experience
Maria Hammer serves as the Executive Director at The Merion, bringing over 30 years of management and leadership experience in hospitality and health care. She offers unique insight into boutique hotel, luxury residential markets, and healthcare practice. Maria and her team are dedicated to providing an expert and seamless client experience, ensuring excellent health care and unmatched luxury service for all residents.
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0.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Evanston's city center to The Merion's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 8.01 miles to nearest hospital (Resurrection Medical Center - Emergency Fast Track)
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Compare Independent Living around Evanston
Info below is compiled from the IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
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| The Mather | IL AL MC NH SNF | Evanston (Davis Street) | 22
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IL AVG
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#125 / 177 | The Mather Evanston | 5 | 3
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| The Merion | IL | Evanston (Chicago Avenue) | - | Yes |
97
Facility
97
IL AVG
52
Rank
#9 / 634 | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Avidor Evanston | IL | Evanston | - | Yes |
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| Ten Twenty Grove | IL | Evanston | - | No |
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The Merion is located in Evanston, Illinois.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Merion
What neighborhood is The Merion in?
The Merion is in the Chicago Avenue neighborhood.
Is The Merion in a walkable area?
The Merion has a walk score of 97. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Are pets allowed at The Merion?
Yes, The Merion allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of The Merion?
Yes — there are 6 photos of The Merion in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Merion?
The Merion is located at 1611 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201.
What is the phone number of The Merion?
(847) 864-6400 will put you in contact with the team at The Merion.
Does The Merion provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — The Merion is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.
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