Nursing homes in Evanston, IL

Compare 8 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Evanston, part of the Cook area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4.1★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Evanston features eight nursing homes serving residents across the 60201 and 60202 ZIP codes in Cook County. According to the latest CMS Care Compare data, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, with four locations earning the top five-star designation. Among the highest-rated options in the area, Westminster Place consistently meets federal quality benchmarks, reflecting the high standard of care available within this North Shore community.

Homes
8
Avg overall
4.1★
+1.0 vs national
Avg staffing
3.4★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 4.1★ · 8 homes
5
4 (50%)
4
2 (25%)
3
1 (13%)
2
1 (13%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in Evanston

8 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Evanston

  • 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • 3 of 8 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • 4 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
  • 2 of 8 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 8 highest rated nursing homes in Evanston

  1. 1
    WESTMINSTER PLACE
    WESTMINSTER PLACE · Medium
    5.0
  2. 2
    DOBSON PLAZA
    MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES · Medium
    5.0
  3. 3
    ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON
    THE ALDEN NETWORK · Medium
    5.0
  4. 4
    MATHER EVANSTON, THE
    THE MATHER EVANSTON · Small
    5.0
  5. 5
    Alpine Care of Evanston
    LEGACY HEALTHCARE · Large
    4.0
  6. 6
    PEARL OF EVANSTON,THE
    PEARL HEALTHCARE · Large
    4.0
  7. 7
    ALIYA OF EVANSTON
    ALIYA HEALTHCARE · Medium
    3.0
  8. 8
    THREE CROWNS PARK
    COVENANT LIVING · Small
    2.0

All homes in Evanston

WESTMINSTER PLACE
WESTMINSTER PLACE · Medium · Not for Profit
5.05055
DOBSON PLAZA
MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES · Medium · For Profit
5.05033
ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON
THE ALDEN NETWORK · Medium · For Profit
5.05024
MATHER EVANSTON, THE
THE MATHER EVANSTON · Small · Not for Profit
5.05054
Alpine Care of Evanston
LEGACY HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
4.04033
PEARL OF EVANSTON,THE
PEARL HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
4.04034
ALIYA OF EVANSTON
ALIYA HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit
3.02025
THREE CROWNS PARK
COVENANT LIVING · Small · Not for Profit
2.02042

Best by sub-rating in Evanston

Best for experience

  1. 1.Alpine Care of Evanston0
  2. 2.WESTMINSTER PLACE0
  3. 3.DOBSON PLAZA0

Best for compliance

  1. 1.WESTMINSTER PLACE5
  2. 2.DOBSON PLAZA5
  3. 3.ALDEN ESTATES OF EVANSTON5

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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