DOBSON PLAZA
120 DODGE AVENUE, Evanston, IL 60202
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How DOBSON PLAZA Compares
DOBSON PLAZA is a 97-bed for-profit nursing facility in Evanston, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (14.8%) is below the Illinois average of 26.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 97 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Evanston, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 29.4% — worse than the Illinois average of 21.8% (35% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.9% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1% (40% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.0% — about the same as the Illinois average of 5.0%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.8% — better than the Illinois average of 26.1% (43% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 667 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DOBSON PLAZA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DOBSON PLAZA with other nursing homes in Evanston.
What keeps DOBSON PLAZA's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is DOBSON PLAZA doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 29.4% here versus 21.8% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help DOBSON PLAZA keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.9% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DOBSON PLAZA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains DOBSON PLAZA's rating advantage in Evanston?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 8 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at DOBSON PLAZA?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Evanston
Evanston sits in Cook County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 757,688 (14.7%)
- Median age
- 37.0 years
- Median household income
- $67,886
- Median home value
- $255,500
Demographics for Cook County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Evanston.
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