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Dobson Plaza

120 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202

Nursing Home Respite Care Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $14,527

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $13,718
  • Average State Price: $8,401
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Dobson Plaza Description

    Welcome to Dobson Plaza Rehabilitation and Healthcare, a skilled nursing facility offering the best in rehabilitative, memory care and long-term care with a primary goal of returning patients home as soon as possible. Dobson Plaza is located on the cusp of the Northshore, in close proximity to many area hospitals. Dobson’s outstanding Rehab team accelerates the recovery process, creating a bridge between hospitalization and a speedy return home.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

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    Community Reviews

    8.2
    Dobson Plaza
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 13 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 11 out of 15 communities in Evanston
  • Ranking in State: 764 out of 1441 communities in IL
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care A

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Some reviews report concerns about care quality, including incidents of falls, COVID-19 infections, and dissatisfaction with the level of care and cleanliness.
    • Several negative comments mention inadequate physical therapy, speech therapy, and basic care, alongside complaints about food quality and facility maintenance issues like slow elevators and minimal parking.
    • Conversely, Dobson Plaza receives high praise for its caring and friendly staff, cleanliness, and the sense of family and community it fosters among residents and their families.
    • Positive experiences highlight the facility's responsiveness, excellent communication with families, and the compassionate, professional care provided to residents, including those with dementia.
    • Many reviewers express gratitude for the peace of mind and reduced stress levels they experienced knowing their loved ones were well cared for at Dobson Plaza.
    • Some reviews specifically commend the facility for its beautiful renovation, low staff turnover, and the engaging activities available to residents, such as bingo and music entertainment.
    • However, there are also criticisms regarding the facility's handling of residents with dementia, with one review citing a rapid deterioration in their loved one's condition and issues with cleanliness and care.
    • Despite some negative feedback, many reviewers highly recommend the facility, citing the staff's commitment, the homey atmosphere, and the overall quality of care and communication.


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    Health

    24 Hour Skilled Nursing Care

    Medication Administration

    Rehabilitation Services

    Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapies up to 7 Days a Week

    Physiatry Driven Rehab Programming

    Expert Team of Therapists


    Services

    In-House Therapy

    Counseling

    Communication with Physicians

    Cognitive Stimulation


    Activities

    Daily Activities

    Therapeutic Recreation

    Stimulating Recreation Activities

    Bingo

    Art

    Bridge


    Community Amenities

    Open Courtyard

    Bright & Airy Lounges with Flat Screen TVs

    Housekeeping

    Laundry

    Salon & Barber Services

    Religious Services


    Room Amenities

    Well-Appointed Patient Rooms

    Complimentary WiFi & Cable

    Flat Screen TV

    Cable

    Wi-Fi

    Beauty Parlor


    Dining

    Three Delicious Meals and Snacks

    Delectable and Nutritious Dining with a Variety of Menu Selections

    Nutritional Services

    Fine Dining

    Dining Experience



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 1
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Feb. 9, 1967
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 97
    Total current residents: 84
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: None


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 2
    Number of substantiated complaints: 2
    Number of payment denials: 1
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $25000


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-07-22 2022-08-30 E Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2022-07-22 2022-08-30 D Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2022-07-22 2022-08-30 E Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2022-07-22 2022-08-30 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2022-07-22 2022-08-30 F Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2022-07-22 2022-08-30 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2022-07-22 2022-08-30 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2022-07-22 2022-08-30 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2021-04-22 2021-06-05 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    2021-04-22 2021-06-05 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
    2021-04-22 2021-06-05 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
    2021-04-22 2021-06-05 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2021-04-22 2021-06-05 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-06-11 2019-07-17 D Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2019-06-11 2019-07-12 E Egress Deficiencies Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
    2019-06-11 2019-07-12 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2019-06-11 2019-07-12 E Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2019-06-11 2019-07-12 F Smoke Deficiencies Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    2019-06-11 2019-07-12 E Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2019-06-11 2019-07-12 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-06-11 2019-07-12 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2019-06-11 2019-07-19 C Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-05-02 2023-05-26 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2023-05-02 2023-05-26 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2023-05-02 2023-05-26 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2022-07-21 2022-08-23 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2022-07-21 2022-08-23 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2022-07-21 2022-08-23 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2022-07-21 2022-08-23 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2022-07-21 2022-08-23 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2022-07-21 2022-08-19 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-07-14 2022-08-12 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    2022-07-14 2022-08-12 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2022-07-14 2022-08-12 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2021-04-15 2021-05-26 F Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2021-04-15 2021-05-26 F Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-12-02 2021-01-15 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
    2019-06-06 2019-07-12 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-04-15 $10,000
    2022-07-14 $15,000

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2022-07-14 11

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Evanston which is 1.6 miles away and has a population of 75,527 (large town).
    • The average income is $106,206, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 75
      • Low Temperature: 26
      • Average Temperature: 51.1
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 142 days of rain, 48 days of snow and 174 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.5 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 36.8 years old, high compared to other cities.
    • 2.72% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 19.87% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 10% Asian, 13% Black or African-American, 10% Hispanic or Latino, and 64% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 5.13 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.19 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 3.22 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.04 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.83 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 157.0, Moderate Days 109.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 7.0, Unhealthy Days 1.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Jewel-Osco
    0.4 miles away
    Gordon Food Service
    0.5 miles away
    ALDI
    0.6 miles away
    Sam's Club
    0.8 miles away
    Mariano's Fresh Market
    0.9 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    California/Dodge & Howard SB
    0.0 miles away
    Howard & California/Dodge WB
    0.0 miles away
    Howard & California/Dodge EB
    0.1 miles away
    California/Dodge & Howard NB
    0.1 miles away
    Dodge & Brummel NB
    0.1 miles away

    Banks

    Wells Fargo
    0.3 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    0.4 miles away
    Wintrust Bank
    0.5 miles away
    Byline Bank
    0.7 miles away
    Bank of America
    0.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital Evanston
    0.8 miles away
    Kindered Lakeshore Hospital
    2.9 miles away
    Swedish Covenant Hospital
    3.0 miles away
    Evanston Hospital
    3.1 miles away
    Skokie Hospital
    3.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.5 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    0.5 miles away
    North Suburban Pharmacy
    2.6 miles away

    Dentists

    North Shore Dental
    1.3 miles away
    Dental Arts Specialists
    1.4 miles away
    Douglas R Hasegawa DDS
    1.6 miles away
    Radiant Smile
    2.1 miles away
    Devon Dental
    2.2 miles away

    Parks

    Brummel-Richmond Park
    0.2 miles away
    Robert E. James Park
    0.2 miles away
    Levinson Tot-Lot
    0.3 miles away
    Rogers Park
    0.4 miles away
    Leah Lomar Park
    0.4 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ
    14.2 miles away

    Shopping

    Lincolnwood Town Center
    0.9 miles away
    Lincoln Village Shopping Center
    1.8 miles away
    Dempster Commons
    4.2 miles away
    Harlem-Irving Plaza
    7.1 miles away
    Golf Mill Shopping Center
    7.3 miles away

    Culture

    Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre
    0.9 miles away
    Dance Center Evanston
    1.4 miles away
    S.P.A.C.E.
    1.8 miles away
    Lifeline Theatre
    1.9 miles away
    The Galleria in Evanston
    2.2 miles away

    Restaurants

    Hamachi Sushi Bar
    0.1 miles away
    El Pueblito Mexican Grill #2
    0.1 miles away
    Gulliver's Pizza
    0.1 miles away
    IHOP
    0.5 miles away
    Tapia's Pizza
    0.5 miles away

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