Наталия Шкварун
Oct 2024
The kitchen is great!
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 37
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 37
- Inspections
- View history (32 citations)
- Community model
- Continuing care retirement community with a Life Plan
- Sustainability certification
- LEED Gold certified for sustainable design
- Minimum age
- Residents must be 62 or older
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
The Mather is a Life Plan community in Evanston blending independent living with on-site health care and dining. Reviewers generally describe a welcoming, well-staffed environment with strong activities and food, though some families report serious gaps in emergency response and family communication.
The Good
- Welcoming, friendly, and courteous staff
- Outstanding facilities and activities
- Quite good food service
- Residents describe it as a true community
The Bad
- One report of no on-site first aid for minor accidents
- One account of family not notified after ER visits
- One report of resident's 14-day absence going unnoticed
- One report of last-minute rescinded move-in after deposit and prep
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
The Mather is a senior living community in Evanston, Illinois offering Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Guest Meals, Professional Chef and Restaurant style Dining Room. Families rate it 3.4 out of 5 across 16 reviews.
About The Mather
The Mather in Evanston is a continuing care retirement community offering a Life Plan that serves residents 62 and better. Located on tree-lined streets near Lake Michigan, Northwestern University, and downtown Evanston, the community combines residential apartments with a range of care and lifestyle services designed for independent living and long-term security.
The community features stylish and spacious apartment homes alongside distinctive amenities including multiple restaurants, a spa and fitness center, and diverse programming. The culinary program emphasizes seasonal menus prepared by classically trained chefs using fresh, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, with dining offered across diverse restaurants and gathering spaces that blend social atmosphere with thoughtful food preparation.
The Mather operates from a whole-person approach to wellness and has achieved LEED Gold certification for sustainable design and operation. Programming includes volunteer opportunities and the #AgeWell series, which provides research-based tips for brain health, resilience, and overall well-being.
The community offers countless opportunities to explore, learn, and connect through myriad program offerings designed for diverse interests, allowing residents to maximize their preferred lifestyle while maintaining confidence in their long-term care plan.
Types of Care at The Mather
Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Multiple Floor Plans
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Wi-Fi / High-Speed Internet
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Guest Meals
- Professional Chef
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Fitness Center
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Outdoor Patio
- Salon / Barber
- Security
- Transportation Services
Activities
- Arts and Crafts
- Birthday / Holiday Parties
- Day Trips and Outings
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Religious Services
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of The Mather
3.4overall · 16 ratings combined
3.4★ on Google (16)
V v
Mar 2024
whoever works behind the front desk by the valet desk need to be fired. Unprofessional, rude and uneducated woman.
Starlike Shinebright
Nov 2023
Chef Dan in the kitchen is extremely rude!
Chelsea Sher
Mar 2020
Don’t move to this place. The Mather took my grandma’s money, gave her an apartment, brought her in to discuss renovations to her unit. She listed the home she lived in for 40 years for sale to move to the Mather, and got rid of a lot of her things. A few weeks prior to her move-in date, The Mather called to say they’re not accepting her after all. This made no sense! Why put an 80+ year-old person through this, and get them through the process, only to pull the plug at the 11th hour? Their policies are bizarre, and it sounds like the management doesn’t care about their community if they have no regard for how they treat newcomers.
Angel Banana
Sep 2018
Very nice place.. the atmosphere is very welcoming and friendly. The staff are all nice and courteous. For me, it’s one of the best place that I’ve been to. I’m a caregiver and I were sent to many Senior Homes just like this one. And this one, I highly recommend it.
Government Inspection History
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 32 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Mar 20, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 2, 2025
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 17, 2025
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 4, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 23, 2025
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 17, 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.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 16, 2025
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 18, 2025
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 18, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 4, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 21, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 11, 2025
Apr 4, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 3, 2024
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 3, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 3, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 3, 2024
May 5, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 31, 2023
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 7, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does The Mather offer?
The Mather offers Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is The Mather located?
The Mather is located at 425 Davis Street in Evanston, Illinois.
What do families say about The Mather?
The Mather is a Life Plan community in Evanston blending independent living with on-site health care and dining. Reviewers generally describe a welcoming, well-staffed environment with strong activities and food, though some families report serious gaps in emergency response and family communication.
How did The Mather do on recent health and safety inspections?
The Mather had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 32 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit The Mather?
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