Dobson Plaza

Nursing Home · Evanston, IL

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number145122

Contact & location

120 Dodge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202
Cook County
Phone
(847) 869-7744
ZIP code
60202 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
97
Residents per day
83.7 (86% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Dobson Plaza Nursing & Rehab Center, L.L.C.
Chain
Marquis Health Services (87 facilities, avg 3.0★)
Medicare certified since
February 9, 1967
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
2.96 (state 3.45 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.88 (state 0.72 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.07 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.01 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.83 (state 3.08 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
31.7 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
7.1 (state 41.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 7, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
0.0 (state 12.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
10 health · 0 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2024-06-13 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-28
2024-06-13 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-19
2024-06-13 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-19
2024-06-13 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-19
2023-08-04 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-08
2023-08-04 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-08
2023-08-04 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-08
2023-08-04 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-08
2023-08-04 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-08
2023-08-04 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-05

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Kohn, Charlotte (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Vexelman, Mark (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Kohn, Arthur (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Kohn, Charlotte (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Kohn, Charlotte (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Vexelman, Mark (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Dobson Plaza?

Dobson Plaza has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Illinois.

How many beds does Dobson Plaza have?

It has 97 certified beds and cares for about 84 residents per day.

Has Dobson Plaza been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Dobson Plaza?

It is part of Marquis Health Services and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Dobson Plaza?

(847) 869-7744. The facility is located at 120 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.