The Mather
The Mather is an Independent Living Home in Illinois
The Mather is an Independent Living Home in Illinois
The Mather
The Mather is an Independent Living Home in Illinois
The Mather is an Independent Living Home in Illinois
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.
Home Information
THE MATHER
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Occupancy levels track close to the statewide midpoint, indicating balanced availability. The property runs a smaller bed inventory than most peers, focusing on a more intimate census. Resident stays are comparable to other state facilities, implying stable turnover.
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Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income trails most communities, suggesting tighter operating margins.
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Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights fall below most peers, pointing to lighter Medicaid reliance. Private pay nights hover around the statewide average, supporting a diversified mix.
OccupancyBeds
22
Occupancy
79.5%
Total Bed Days Available
13505
Avg. Length of Stay
129 days
FinanceHome Revenue
$23,394,160.00
Payroll Costs
$8,098,311.00
Profit
$-10,427,509.00
Total Costs
$268,620.00
House Specifics:CCN
146145
Owner Name
MATHER SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES LLC
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
COOK
Type of Control
Voluntary Nonprofit — Other
OperationsTotal Admissions
75
Total Discharges
69
% Medicare Admissions
41%
% Private Pay Admissions
59%
% Medicare Discharges
28%
% Private Pay Discharges
72%
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights
Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
619
Medicaid Nights
Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
619
Free Market Nights
Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
8294
Bed Count (Facility Capacity)
This is the number of people who can stay here (Facility Capacity).
This is the number of people who can stay here (Facility Capacity).
22
Community Stability & Environment
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Licensed Since
Date when the facility's license was first issued by Illinois
July 22, 2025 Newer facility A newer facility may have less long-term performance history for families to review.
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Walk Score
Walk Score in senior living communities measures how easy it is for residents to access essential services and amenities—like grocery stores, parks, pharmacies, and transit—without needing a car.
95 / 100 Walker's Paradise Daily errands do not require a car. Most errands are within a 5-minute walk. Dense, urban, highly connected sidewalks. Frequent transit and strong pedestrian infrastructure.
Facility & Licensing Details
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County
County in Illinois where the facility is located.
Cook
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Facility Type
Indicates the state-regulated license category used in Illinois (e.g., Residential Care Facility for the Elderly).
Assisted Living/Shared Housing Establishment
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License Status
Shows whether the facility is currently licensed, closed, or pending renewal in Illinois.
Active
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Licensee / Operator
Entity or organization legally responsible for managing this facility under Illinois regulations.
THE MATHER EVANSTON
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Regional Office
State regional office responsible for overseeing this facility.
North Region
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Unit Breakdown
Breakdown of units by type (e.g., Traditional Units, Special Care Units).
- Permanent Units10 units
- Alzheimer's Units12 units
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 62 Years Old
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Minimum Age
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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Types of Care at The Mather
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Nursing Home
Hospice Care
Floor Plans
Places of interest near The Mather
0.6 miles from city center
425 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
(571) 617.0200.
Email:[email protected]
Phone:(571) 617.0200.
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Senior Community!
Connect, laugh, and explore — all from the comfort of your home.
Daily Trivia Games
Test your knowledge, have fun, and win friendly bragging rights.
Shared Hobbies & Projects
Team up with others who love gardening, crafts, photography, and writing.
Birthday Celebrations
We honor our members with live shoutouts, music, and cheerful messages.
Story Circles
Share your life stories, lessons, and laughter with friends who truly listen.
Memory Match Mondays
Boost your brain with fun, interactive memory games.
Travel Time Machine
Take virtual tours through Rome, Paris, or America's most beautiful national parks.
Magic Nights
Enjoy weekly live magic shows that surprise and delight.
Pen Pal Connections
Make new friends across the country through letters, stories, and shared memories.
Golden Hour Music Sessions
Sing along to timeless favorites with live performers and themed playlists.
Garden & Nature Club
Watch live garden tours, swap growing tips, and share photos of your blooms.
Gentle Movement & Meditation
Stretch, breathe, and feel good with calming live sessions.
Tech Help Tuesdays
Get hands-on guidance for Zoom, email, or smartphones — no judgment, no stress.
Guides for Better Senior Living
From costs to care, explore the most important topics to make informed decisions about your future.
Comparison Chart
Compare Independent Living around Evanston
Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed #
Pets Allowed
BBB Score
Walk Score
Home Owner
CCN
Occupancy
Home Revenue
Trulee Evanston
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Evanston
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
33
Yes
N/A
93
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
The Mather
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Hospice Care
IL
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Evanston
1 Bed / 2 Bed
22
Yes
N/A
95
MATHER SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES LLC
146145
79.5%
$23,394,160.00
Avidor Evanston
IL
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Evanston
1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
Yes
N/A
97
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Center For Independent Futures
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Evanston
1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
No
N/A
98
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
The Merion
IL
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Evanston
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
Yes
N/A
97
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Illinois Seniors
Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Care Program
Illinois CCP
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,215/month (individual).
- Asset Limits: $17,500 (individual, excludes home, car).
- IL Specifics: High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), adult day services ($65/day), emergency home response systems ($30/month).
Illinois Respite Program
IL Respite (via NFCSP)
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Illinois resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- IL Specifics: Limited slots; urban/rural balance.
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Supportive Living Program (SLP)
Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
- IL Specifics: ~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility), meals, housekeeping, medication management, respite (~240 hours/year).
Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver
Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- IL Specifics: Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating), homemaker, adult day care (~$60/day), respite (240 hours/year), home mods ($1,000 avg.).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Illinois Medicare Savings Program
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- IL Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Illinois SCSEP
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Illinois resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- IL Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Illinois Optional State Supplementation
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (including SSI).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- IL Specifics: ~$50-$500/month based on facility type.
- Services: Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- IL Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Illinois Seniors
Illinois CCP
Community Care Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,215/month (individual).
- Asset Limits:$17,500 (individual, excludes home, car).
- IL Specifics:High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/day), adult day services ($65/day), emergency home response systems ($30/month).
IL Respite (via NFCSP)
Illinois Respite Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Illinois resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- IL Specifics:Limited slots; urban/rural balance.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program
Supportive Living Program (SLP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
- IL Specifics:~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility), meals, housekeeping, medication management, respite (~240 hours/year).
Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver
Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- IL Specifics:Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating), homemaker, adult day care (~$60/day), respite (240 hours/year), home mods ($1,000 avg.).
Illinois Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits:$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- IL Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Illinois SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Illinois resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- IL Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Illinois Optional State Supplementation
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,004/month (including SSI).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- IL Specifics:~$50-$500/month based on facility type.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs.
Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025):Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits:~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- IL Specifics:High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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