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Mather Evanston, the

425 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201 · Cook County

The Mather is an award-winning independent living community located in Evanston, Illinois. Our luxury retirement community for adults 62+ offers stylish and spacious apartment homes, distinctive services, on-site health care, a fitness center, multiple restaurants, and much more.

5.0CMS overall rating(847) 492-7500Visit website ↗
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Exceptional
Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 81% full — openings are usually available.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Evanston's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Mather Evanston, the is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Evanston, IL, with 37 certified beds and an average of about 30 residents per day. It operates as part of the Mather Senior Living Communities network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 5.65 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.86 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 30.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • 5-star overall CMS rating
  • Strong health-inspection rating
  • Above-average nurse staffing (5.65 hrs/resident/day)
  • Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Evanston for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
37
Avg. residents/day
30
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Mather Senior Living Communities
Continuing care
Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #
146145

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$7,790–$10,410/mo (median $8,830)Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)$2,710–$8,550/mo (median $6,050)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Chicago prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
5.65
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
1.86
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
30.8%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
4
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2025-03-20
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (7 citations on record — showing the latest 7). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-03-20Severity F — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

2025-03-20Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

2025-03-20Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

2025-03-20Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2023-05-05Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2023-05-05Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

2023-05-05Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

  • Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Chef-prepared meals
  • Fitness center
  • Wellness programs

Location

425 Davis Street, Evanston, IL

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Mather Evanston, the

How much does Mather Evanston, the cost?

Mather Evanston, the does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Evanston, IL area typically runs $7,790–$10,410 per month (median $8,830, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Mather Evanston, the's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Mather Evanston, the 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Mather Evanston, the?

Staff provide about 5.65 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 30.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Mather Evanston, the?

Mather Evanston, the has 7 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-03-20). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Mather Evanston, the have availability?

Typically 81% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Mather Evanston, the offer?

Mather Evanston, the in Evanston, IL offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 37 beds.

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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website

Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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