Dobson Plaza
Evanston, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145122) · 97 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (847) 869-7744 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dobson Plaza in Evanston has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 3-star staffing rating.
Dobson Plaza reports total nurse staffing of about 2.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 31.7% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Dobson Plaza has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS; no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is noted in the available data.
About this facility
Dobson Plaza is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, operating with 97 certified beds and an average daily census of 83.7 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since February 9, 1967. Dobson Plaza is part of the Marquis Health Services chain, which includes 87 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Dobson Plaza holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its four component ratings are: Health Inspection 5 stars, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 2.96, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.7%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is indicated in the data, and no Special Focus Facility status is noted for Dobson Plaza. There is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months.
Families evaluating Dobson Plaza should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as the summary here reflects CMS's most recently published data.
Questions families ask
What is Dobson Plaza's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Dobson Plaza has an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Dobson Plaza is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and nursing turnover of 31.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for Dobson Plaza.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Dobson Plaza.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Dobson Plaza has 97 certified beds with an average daily census of 83.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Marquis Health Services chain, which has 87 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Dobson Plaza was first approved for certification on February 9, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings: health inspection (5 stars for Dobson Plaza), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (3 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 8478697744 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact Dobson Plaza at 8478697744 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Dobson Plaza's full profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145122?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.