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Nursing home

The Mather Evanston

Evanston, Illinois · Cook County

  • 425 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201 · Directions
  • (847) 492‑7500
  • Medicare overall rating: 5 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
  • Ownership: Non-profit – corporation
  • 7 health citations in its last 3 inspection cycles (most serious: level F). See the inspection record

Summary

The Mather Evanston is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Evanston, Illinois, with 37 certified beds. Medicare overall rating: 5 of 5 stars. Most recent standard health inspection: 2025-03-20, with 4 health deficiencies. Ownership: non-profit – corporation. Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information, data updated 2026-10-01.

What is a nursing home?

A nursing home (skilled nursing facility) gives 24-hour nursing care and help with daily activities. Some people stay for a short time to recover after a hospital stay (rehabilitation); others live there long term. The homes listed here are certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid and inspected by the state.

Official Medicare data

Everything on this page comes from Medicare (CMS) data updated 2026-10-01. It is information, not a recommendation. Call the nursing home and visit before you decide, and talk with your doctor.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Medicare overall rating: 5 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
37Certified beds
Health inspections: 5 of 5 starsHealth inspections

Quick answers

Where is The Mather Evanston?
425 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201, in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the phone number of The Mather Evanston?
(847) 492-7500, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
What is the Medicare star rating of The Mather Evanston?
Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Has The Mather Evanston been fined?
Medicare lists no fines for The Mather Evanston.
What did inspectors find at The Mather Evanston?
In its last three inspection cycles (May 5, 2023 to March 20, 2025), Medicare lists 7 health citations; the most serious was level F. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).

Medicare ratings, explained

Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.

Overall rating
Overall rating: 5 of 5 stars
Medicare’s summary of the three ratings below, from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average).
Health inspections
Health inspections: 5 of 5 stars
Based on state health inspections and complaint investigations of about the last three years, compared with other nursing homes in the same state.
Staffing
Staffing: 5 of 5 stars
Based on how many hours nurses and aides spend with each resident per day (from payroll records) and how often staff leave.
Quality of resident care
Quality of resident care: 4 of 5 stars
Based on how residents do on measures such as falls with injury, pressure sores, getting better at moving around and going back to the hospital.
Short-stay residents (rehab)
Short-stay residents (rehab): 5 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who stay a short time, usually to recover after a hospital stay.
Long-stay residents
Long-stay residents: 2 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who live in the nursing home.

Inspections, fines and staffing

In its last three inspection cycles (May 5, 2023 to March 20, 2025), The Mather Evanston had 7 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 6.19 hours per resident per day; the Illinois average is 3.47 and the national average is 3.90.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.

Inspection history: last three cycles

State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.

What the letters A to L mean
Scope and severity letters
SeriousnessIsolated (a few residents)Pattern (some)Widespread (many)
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmABC
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmDEF
Actual harm to residentsGHI
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJKL

Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.

Most recent cycle: March 20, 2025 — 4 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: March 20, 2025 (standard health inspection).

Show 4 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0727 Level F March 20, 2025 · corrected June 16, 2025

    “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.”

  • F0883 Level E March 20, 2025 · corrected May 4, 2025

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

  • F0655 Level D March 20, 2025 · corrected April 24, 2025

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

  • F0689 Level D March 20, 2025 · corrected May 21, 2025

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

Previous cycle: April 4, 2024 — no health citations

Inspections in this cycle: April 4, 2024 (standard health inspection).

Earlier cycle: May 5, 2023 — 3 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: May 5, 2023 (standard health inspection).

Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0812 Level F May 5, 2023 · corrected May 31, 2023

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

  • F0688 Level D May 5, 2023 · corrected June 7, 2023

    “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.”

  • F0689 Level D May 5, 2023 · corrected June 7, 2023

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

Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.

Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →

Fire safety citations (25)
  • E0041 Level F March 20, 2025 · corrected April 18, 2025

    “Implement emergency and standby power systems.”

  • K0345 Level F March 20, 2025 · corrected April 17, 2025

    “Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”

  • K0351 Level F March 20, 2025 · corrected April 4, 2025

    “Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”

  • K0353 Level F March 20, 2025 · corrected April 23, 2025

    “Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”

  • K0531 Level F March 20, 2025 · corrected April 2, 2025

    “Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.”

  • K0914 Level F March 20, 2025 · corrected April 17, 2025

    “Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”

  • K0918 Level F March 20, 2025 · corrected April 18, 2025

    “Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”

  • K0712 Level C March 20, 2025 · corrected April 11, 2025

    “Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”

  • K0351 Level F April 4, 2024 · corrected May 3, 2024

    “Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”

  • K0363 Level F April 4, 2024 · corrected May 3, 2024

    “Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”

  • K0712 Level F April 4, 2024 · corrected May 3, 2024

    “Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”

  • K0920 Level F April 4, 2024 · corrected May 3, 2024

    “Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”

  • E0015 Level F May 5, 2023 · corrected June 23, 2023

    “Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.”

  • E0039 Level F May 5, 2023 · corrected June 23, 2023

    “Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”

  • E0041 Level F May 5, 2023 · corrected June 23, 2023

    “Implement emergency and standby power systems.”

  • K0133 Level F May 5, 2023 · corrected June 23, 2023

    “Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.”

  • K0345 Level F May 5, 2023 · corrected June 23, 2023

    “Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”

  • K0353 Level F May 5, 2023 · corrected June 23, 2023

    “Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”

  • K0531 Level F May 5, 2023 · corrected June 23, 2023

    “Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.”

  • K0914 Level F May 5, 2023 · corrected June 23, 2023

    “Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”

  • K0918 Level F May 5, 2023 · corrected June 23, 2023

    “Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”

  • K0293 Level E May 5, 2023 · corrected June 23, 2023

    “Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”

  • K0363 Level E May 5, 2023 · corrected June 23, 2023

    “Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”

  • K0364 Level E May 5, 2023 · corrected June 23, 2023

    “Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.”

  • K0920 Level E May 5, 2023 · corrected June 23, 2023

    “Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.

MeasureThis homeIllinoisNational
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day2.420.710.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.090.640.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day3.682.122.35
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day6.193.473.90
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend5.493.083.43
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend1.940.550.48
Nursing staff turnover (per year)31.0%43.7%45.3%
RN turnover (per year)21.4%41.5%42.5%
Administrators who left in the last year0.00.50.5

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.

Owners and operator

Part of a group of 2 nursing homes: Mather Senior Living Communities.

Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
NameRoleShareSince
Mather Senior Living Communities LLCDirect owner100%October 24, 2013
MatherIndirect owner100%October 24, 2013

Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.

Compare with other nursing homes

Key facts

TypeNursing home
Certified beds37
Average residents per day22.1
Takes part inMedicare
OwnershipNon-profit – corporation
Group or chain (affiliated entity)Mather Senior Living Communities
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid2010-12-09
Part of a continuing care retirement communityYes
Resident and family councilsResident council
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
Changed ownership in the last 12 monthsNo
Address425 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Phone(847) 492‑7500
CMS Certification Number146145
Name in Medicare recordsMATHER EVANSTON, THE
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What to ask when you call or visit

A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.

  • Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
  • Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
  • How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
  • Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
  • What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
  • Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
  • What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
  • Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
  • Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
  • Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.

Other nursing homes nearby

By straight-line distance (not driving distance).

Nearest hospital emergency rooms

Sources

  1. Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  2. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
  3. Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  4. Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  5. Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  6. Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  7. State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  8. Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  9. Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  10. Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13