The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
DOBSON PLAZA
EVANSTON, IL · Medicare-certified · 97 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
5 of 5 overall
Dobson Plaza (Evanston, IL) has a 5-star overall rating with a 5-star health inspection rating, but staffing is lower than the federal benchmark at 2.90 hours per resident per day versus 4.1. It had no fines in the last 24 months; the staffing and quality measures ratings are 3 stars each, and recent inspection citations included accident hazards/supervision, food handling, and pharmaceutical services.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.8951 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: August 7, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.8951.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.83
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.09
- Nurse aides
- 1.97
- Weekend nursing
- 2.75
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 30%
Registered nurse turnover: 0%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20.3%32.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.8%1.2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.1%7.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
10.4%4.9%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7%5.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.1%4.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
15.7%6.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.9%21.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—7.4%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.2%1%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
7.9%10%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
82.9%88.2%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.4%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—50%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
77.3%90.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES · 88 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 83.9 residents on an average day (86% of 97 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.