Dobson Plaza
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- Care type
- Nursing Homes
- Room types
- 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom, 3 Bedroom, Studio
- Resident rating
- 4.1 of 5 (9 reviews)
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5 stars
- Certified beds
- 97
- Amenities listed
- 17
About Dobson Plaza
Dobson Plaza is a nursing and rehabilitation center on Chicago's North Shore. The facility has received the state's Quality Care Award. It provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in a smaller-scale setting designed for individualized attention.
It offers golden years residence, harmony haven senior living, silver springs retirement community, sunset ridge senior apartments, maple grove assisted living, tranquil meadows retirement homes, cedarwood senior living, evergreen estates, willow creek senior apartments, and serenity springs retirement community. Residents have access to 17 listed amenities and services spanning business services, community spaces, dining, parking, recreation, and security. Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall on Nursing Home Compare, across 97 certified beds.
Living options
- Golden Years Residence
- Harmony Haven Senior Living
- Silver Springs Retirement Community
- Sunset Ridge Senior Apartments
- Maple Grove Assisted Living
- Tranquil Meadows Retirement Homes
- Cedarwood Senior Living
- Evergreen Estates
- Willow Creek Senior Apartments
- Serenity Springs Retirement Community
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Amenities & services
Business Services
- Conference Rooms
- High-Speed Internet
- Printing Services
Community Spaces
- Lounge Area
- Game Room
- Event Space
Dining
- On-site Restaurant
- Café
- Barbecue Grills
Parking
- Covered Parking
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Recreation
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Fitness Center
- Walking Trails
Security
- 24/7 Security Personnel
- CCTV Surveillance
- Access Control Systems
Medicare ratings
Star ratings from CMS Nursing Home Compare, the federal program that inspects and rates U.S. nursing homes. 97 certified beds. Benchmarked against 543 rated nursing homes in Illinois.
Overall
Above the IL average (2.4)
Health inspections
Above the IL average (2.6)
Staffing
Above the IL average (2.0)
Quality measures
About the IL average (3.0)
Staffing hours per resident, per day
| Care role | Hours |
|---|---|
| Total nursing staff | 2h 54m |
| Registered nurse (RN) | 50m |
| Licensed nurse (LPN/LVN) | 5m |
| Nurse aide | 1h 58m |
Capacity & operations
- Occupancy
- 86% (avg 84 of 97 beds)
- Medicare-certified since
- 1967 (59 years)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Nursing staff turnover
- 29.7% per year
Location
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Reviews of Dobson Plaza
4.1 out of 5 · Based on 9 resident and family reviews
Rating breakdown
- 544%
- 444%
- 30%
- 20%
- 111%
What families mention about Dobson Plaza
- Facility & rooms4 mentions · 3.5
“The caregivers at Dobson don\u2019t know how to manage residents with dementia and are mostly depended on drugging or keeping them seated for hours...”
- Care quality2 mentions · 5.0
“I am always updated on her health with regular care meetings, I have gotten to know the other residents on Mom's floor (I have played some super fun...”
- Friendliness & atmosphere2 mentions · 5.0
“I am always updated on her health with regular care meetings, I have gotten to know the other residents on Mom's floor (I have played some super fun...”
- Staff & caregivers2 mentions · 3.0
“The caregivers at Dobson don\u2019t know how to manage residents with dementia and are mostly depended on drugging or keeping them seated for hours...”
- 4.0- oceansurfer34
We went into the room and noticed her room was very clean and surprisingly smelled pretty fresh.
- 4.0- greenhoney33
We really liked that feature.
- 4.0- fairwoman89
Some rooms may appear a bit dark due to location within the building.
- 4.0- coastaldiver85
By the third day of my mother's stay the director knew her life history (and my mother is not a chatty person) and had very good insight into her personality.
- 5.0- greensurfer40
The facility is homey and the staff are very committed to take very good care of the residents.
- 1.0- delightfulhoney82
The caregivers at Dobson don\u2019t know how to manage residents with dementia and are mostly depended on drugging or keeping them seated for hours in theIr day room.
- 5.0- southerncrash60
The home always kept us in the loop.
- 5.0- friendlycolleague32
I know she enjoyed the food and the opportunity to make friends among the residents.
- 5.0- bluemajor87
I am always updated on her health with regular care meetings, I have gotten to know the other residents on Mom's floor (I have played some super fun Bingo games pre-Covid!) and feel like a member of the Dobson Plaza family.
How Dobson Plaza compares nearby
Resident ratings and review volume for Dobson Plaza and nearby communities. Pricing is set per community; request a quote for an exact monthly cost.
| Community | Care type | Rating | Reviews | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dobson PlazaThis page | Nursing Homes | 4.1 | 9 | Evanston, IL |
| Grove Of Evanston | Nursing Homes | 1.0 | 1 | Evanston, IL |
| Clark Manor Cnv Center | Nursing Homes | 3.0 | 3 | Chicago, IL |
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