MATHER EVANSTON, THE

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How MATHER EVANSTON, THE Compares

MATHER EVANSTON, THE is a 37-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Evanston, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.7%) is above the Illinois average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 37 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 81% occupied.

Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Evanston, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.1 stars.

By the numbers vs. Illinois average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.1% — better than the Illinois average of 21.8% (58% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 6.7% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1% (112% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.3% — better than the Illinois average of 5.0% (74% lower).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 11.6% — better than the Illinois average of 26.1% (56% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 667 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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