Dobson Plaza Nursing Home sits at 120 Dodge Ave in Evanston, IL, and has been taking care of seniors for over 30 years, offering help for different needs like assisted living, memory care, Alzheimer's care, and both short-term and long-term stays, and the staff helps with regular daily tasks like bathing, dressing, eating, and medication management, working around the clock with nurses, aides, and a specialized rehab team to support recovery after a hospital stay and to help people come back home when possible. The facility has 97 certified beds, usually about 79 residents each day, with private rooms, studios, and one-bedroom apartments, and there's a focus on comfort and safety with an emergency call button in each bedroom and bathroom, as well as a range of spaces to relax, like comfortable lounges with big TVs, an open courtyard, a library, and indoor and outdoor visiting areas where families can spend time together, and activities are available every day, from recreation to events that help keep the mind and body active, plus amenities like salon and barber services to help people feel like themselves.
Meals come three times a day, made with a focus on nutrition, overseen by a registered dietitian, and home-style options can be Kosher if needed, with snacks for those who want them, and there's a private dining space for when families want to celebrate together. For those who need specialized support, there are memory care programs, Alzheimer's care, and skilled nursing services around the clock, and the facility handles post-hospital, subacute, and respite care as well, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurances, which helps with managing costs, especially since the building is near several area hospitals, making medical visits and transfers easier. The place aims for a supportive, home-like atmosphere, with staff described as kind and joyful, and the care plans are individualized, especially for those needing more help with physical or mental health challenges, and dietary needs are followed closely, especially for people who need special diets.
Dobson Plaza is affiliated with Marquis Health Services, and it's a three-story building with extra amenities like an activity center, social service counseling, and physical, occupational, and speech therapy that's given on site, and the place also includes independent living and congregate living options for people who want more independence. There have been some problems, though, with government inspections listing 22 deficiencies, including two in infection control and others about nutrition, dietary practices, and failing to report suspected abuse or neglect quickly, and the home's nurse turnover rate is about 23.7%, with 3.13 nurse hours per resident each day, and these are things families should consider when deciding. Families report high satisfaction, with most saying they'd recommend Dobson Plaza to others, and the nursing home tries to combine care, comfort, and a family-like environment for those needing some extra help as they get older.
