Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (58% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 24 days.
A continuing care retirement community in Evanston, IL, The Mather covers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. The continuing care model ties every level, from the first apartment to skilled nursing, into one arrangement as a person’s needs change over time.
Independent living is a private residence with community services attached, and daily care is not part of the package. Assisted living leaves the apartment in the resident’s hands, and staff cover medication, bathing, dressing, and the other routine tasks of a day. Memory care watches over people who might wander, inside a secured space. Skilled nursing is the licensed-nurse level of care that is clinical.
With 22 beds, The Mather is on the small side, which gives staff and residents room to get to know one another. Each resident is backed, on average, by 6 hours and 58 minutes of nursing time in a day. Two-bedroom residences suit a couple moving in as a pair, and there are one-bedroom residences as well.
Medicare and private funds are how residents pay, and Medicare’s part is limited to covered skilled care over a short span after hospitalization. At 95, the area rates as a walker’s paradise, and the day’s errands are doable on foot, by car, or no car.
The Mather Evanston operates the community. Residents may bring pets along.
Standout metric: Registered nurse (RN) is +297% above Illinois average
1 of 6 metrics below Illinois average
95.9% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Illinois average: 90.1% · Contractors this quarter: Respiratory Therapy Technician (4), Registered Nurse (3), Physical Therapy Assistant (2), Certified Nursing Assistant (1), Qualified Social Worker (1), Medical Director (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
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The Mather is legally operated by The Mather Evanston.
This profile shows two inspection records, and their totals often differ. Inspection History and the Inspection Scorecard below are state data — the figures the state publishes and the state inspection reports we hold on file — covering the entire facility. CMS Health Inspection History covers only this home's Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing beds, from federal certification surveys.
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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
| 0 | 5.0 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois nursing home (0 vs. IL avg 5).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
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Total inspections
| 1 | 4.0 | This facility has had 75% fewer total inspections than the Illinois average (1 vs. IL avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 75% fewer |
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
Latest inspection: Mar 20, 2025 · 4 citations, all corrected
Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 3 of 7 citations · 5 categories in total
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 7 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports, which cover the Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing and nursing beds and no other part of the community. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Illinois average.
11 long-stay measures: 6 better, 5 worse
3 short-stay measures: 3 better
People who live at the home · 11 measures
Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 3 measures
Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
58% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
42% of new residents, often for short stays.
Historical financial and operational data for The Mather from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (58% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 24 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Evanston's city center to The Mather's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 8 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago)
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the IL Dept. of Public Health (IDPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Illinois average is: 60.5% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Alden Estates of Evanston Rehabilitation and Post Acute Health Care | NH SNF | Evanston | 99
Facility
99
IL AVG
120
Rank
#88 / 164 |
69.7%
Facility
69.7%
IL AVG
79%
Rank
#101 / 132 | -12% | 3.15
Facility
3.15
IL AVG
2.96
Rank
#55 / 154 | +11% | +7% | $0
Facility
$0
IL AVG
$159.1k
Rank
#1 / 154 | 12
Facility
12
IL AVG
38.1
Rank
#15 / 154 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
IL AVG
3.5
Rank
#53 / 154 | - | 69 | - |
70
Facility
70
IL AVG
54
Rank
#52 / 188 | Joshua Molitor | $12.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$12.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IL AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#70 / 135 | $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IL AVG
$7.4M
Rank
#89 / 135 | 46.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
46.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IL AVG
60.5%
Rank
#87 / 135 | 145907 | ||||
| Dobson Plaza Rehabilitation and Healthcare | NH PC RC SNF | Evanston | 97
Facility
97
IL AVG
120
Rank
#94 / 164 |
86.3%
Facility
86.3%
IL AVG
79%
Rank
#43 / 132 | +9% | 2.49
Facility
2.49
IL AVG
2.96
Rank
#111 / 154 | +45% | -16% | $0
Facility
$0
IL AVG
$159.1k
Rank
#1 / 154 | 10
Facility
10
IL AVG
38.1
Rank
#12 / 154 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
IL AVG
3.5
Rank
#137 / 154 | - | 84 | A+ |
74
Facility
74
IL AVG
54
Rank
#45 / 188 | Charlotte Kohn | $8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024 | $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024 | 60.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024 | 145122 | ||||
| Westminster Place | NH AL IL MC RC SNF | Evanston | 105
Facility
105
IL AVG
120
Rank
#86 / 164 |
73.0%
Facility
73.0%
IL AVG
79%
Rank
#92 / 132 | -8% | 5.27
Facility
5.27
IL AVG
2.96
Rank
#12 / 154 | +47% | +78% | $0
Facility
$0
IL AVG
$159.1k
Rank
#1 / 154 | 7
Facility
7
IL AVG
38.1
Rank
#6 / 154 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
IL AVG
3.5
Rank
#15 / 154 | - | 77 | - |
44
Facility
44
IL AVG
54
Rank
#121 / 188 | Presbyterian Homes | $25.3MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility
$25.3MFiscal year ending 03/2025
IL AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#7 / 135 | $15.7MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility
$15.7MFiscal year ending 03/2025
IL AVG
$7.4M
Rank
#6 / 135 | 62.1%Fiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility
62.1%Fiscal year ending 03/2025
IL AVG
60.5%
Rank
#45 / 135 | 145026 | ||||
| The Mather | NH AL CCRC IL MC SNF | Evanston | 22
Facility
22
IL AVG
120
Rank
#163 / 164 | - | - | 6.97
Facility
6.97
IL AVG
2.96
Rank
#3 / 154 | +102% | +135% | $0
Facility
$0
IL AVG
$159.1k
Rank
#1 / 154 | 7
Facility
7
IL AVG
38.1
Rank
#6 / 154 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
IL AVG
3.5
Rank
#79 / 154 | - | 28 | - |
95
Facility
95
IL AVG
54
Rank
#5 / 188 | The Mather Evanston | $25.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$25.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IL AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#10 / 135 | $12.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$12.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IL AVG
$7.4M
Rank
#18 / 135 | 46.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
46.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IL AVG
60.5%
Rank
#117 / 135 | 146145 | ||||
| Three Crowns Park | NH AL CCRC MC RC SNF | Evanston | 18
Facility
18
IL AVG
120
Rank
#164 / 164 | - | - | 5.08
Facility
5.08
IL AVG
2.96
Rank
#17 / 154 | +68% | +72% | $0
Facility
$0
IL AVG
$159.1k
Rank
#1 / 154 | 5
Facility
5
IL AVG
38.1
Rank
#1 / 154 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
IL AVG
3.5
Rank
#1 / 154 | 2 | 26 | - |
68
Facility
68
IL AVG
54
Rank
#58 / 188 | Three Crowns Park | - | - | - | 146199 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other IL nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
The Mather is located in Evanston, Illinois.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Illinois.
The Mather is legally operated by The Mather Evanston.
The Mather has a walk score of 95. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
According to IL state health department records, The Mather's license number is 5103350.
The Mather's occupancy is 72.7%.
The Mather has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
Yes, The Mather allows residents to bring their pets.
The Mather is registered as a non-profit in IL.
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