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The Merion

1611 Chicago Ave

4.3(46 ratings)· Evanston average: 4.1

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Quick Facts

Pricing model
All-inclusive monthly fee, no tiered pricing
Diversity recognition
Illinois's first senior living diversity credential
Health support
Care coordination team for aging in place

What Families Think

The Good

  • Saltwater pool and fitness center on-site
  • Multiple dining venues plus a bakery and ice cream shop
  • All household services included such as housekeeping and laundry
  • Walkable downtown Evanston location near Lake Michigan
  • Care coordination team to support aging in place

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available

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About The Merion

The Merion is an independent senior living community located in downtown Evanston, Illinois, within walking distance of Lake Michigan and Northwestern University, and just minutes from Chicago. The community occupies a beautifully restored historic property in the heart of Evanston's walkable neighborhood.

Residents enjoy maintenance-free living with all household services included, from housekeeping and laundry to cooking and snow removal. The community offers studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments available furnished or unfurnished, with flexible rental agreements and an all-inclusive monthly fee covering residence, dining, services, and amenities.

The Merion provides numerous on-site amenities including a saltwater pool, fitness center, bakery and ice cream shop, library with fireplace, multiple dining venues, lounges for socializing, and lifelong learning classes. Transportation services are available for residents who prefer not to walk to nearby destinations such as shops, restaurants, cultural venues, and medical offices.

The community features a personalized health services program with trusted providers and a care coordination team for residents who may need assistance with aging in place. The Merion is Illinois's first senior living community to earn a diversity credential and is committed to welcoming residents from diverse backgrounds, opinions, and beliefs.

The walkable downtown Evanston location provides easy access to shopping, dining, culture, and nature, with Lake Michigan and Northwestern University nearby and numerous restaurants, shops, and the Evanston Library within walking distance.

Types of Care

Independent Living

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4.3overall · 46 ratings combined

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