Dobson Plaza

Dobson Plaza is a senior care community located in Evanston, IL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Evanston area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (847) 869-7744.

Operated by Marquis Health Services, which runs 64 communities in our directory.

With 97 beds, Dobson Plaza is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Evanston average about 3002 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 86% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 3 stars for staffing against 5 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2025 and recorded no deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.9 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Evanston average about 3.6 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 32%.

The community is located in Cook County, IL.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 5/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 3/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Dobson Plaza offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type for-profit corporation
• Beds / units 97
• Occupancy 86%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 3.0
• Annual staff turnover 32%
• Last health inspection August 2025