Mather Place in Wilmette, IL

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  • Interior

    A luxurious home theater with comfortable seating and a classic movie playing on the screen.
  • Decor

    An elegant restaurant interior with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with modern decor, featuring a sofa, coffee table, and a small dining area.
  • Building

    A modern residential building with a landscaped garden under a sunny blue sky.
  • Architecture

    A modern residential building with a landscaped garden under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom featuring a bed with decorative pillows, a dresser, and soft lighting.
  • Windows

    A cozy home office space with a desk, chair, and modern decor.
  • Dining

    A beautifully arranged restaurant dining room with elegantly set tables and large windows.
  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop breakfast bar.
  • Artwork

    A modern office space with computers, bookshelves, and a meeting area featuring contemporary artwork.
  • Seating Area

    A cozy outdoor patio with seating, surrounded by a brick building and greenery.
  • Appliances

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  • Swimming Pool

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Mather Place in Wilmette, IL

Mather Place is an independent living community in Wilmette, IL.

Information last verified:

2801 Old Glenview Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 98 reviews
5 stars
78
4 stars
12
3 stars
2
2 stars
2
1 stars
4

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Mather Place Costs & Pricing

Mather Place offers competitive pricing for its residential options when compared to both Cook County and the broader state of Illinois. For a one-bedroom unit, Mather Place is priced at $3,950 per month, which exceeds the county average of $3,256 and the statewide figure of $3,527. When considering two-bedroom accommodations, Mather Place charges $6,302 monthly, significantly higher than Cook County's average of $4,412 and Illinois's statewide rate of $4,208. These figures suggest that while Mather Place falls on the higher end of the cost spectrum in both contexts, it may also reflect unique amenities or services that justify this premium pricing for discerning residents seeking quality living environments.

Floor plansMather PlaceCook CountyIllinois
1 Bedroom$3,950$3,256$3,527
2 Bedrooms$6,302$4,412$4,208

Overall Review of Mather Place

differentiator 14 reviews mention this

Food and restaurant-style dining

Dining stands out as more than basic senior meals.

Residents repeatedly praise the quality of the food, describing it as remarkably good and consistently above average. Several mention restaurant-style dining and options like room service and guest meals, with specific diet offerings also noted. A few residents also connect meals with the social side of the community, saying eating together improves the experience.

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Activities, social life, and outings

Residents have plenty to do with varied programs.

Reviews highlight a busy calendar of activities—workouts, games, movies, educational speakers, creative arts, and religious or devotional programs. Residents describe being able to be social when they want and also find privacy when they choose, with shared activities helping them connect. Outdoor time and small-group lifestyle features like walking paths, gardens, and patio visits also come up alongside day trips and outings.

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Friendly, caring staff support

Staff members are described as attentive and caring.

Many residents and families emphasize warmth and responsiveness, saying the people who work there are kind, helpful, and supportive. Several specifically mention concierge and consistent assistance with day-to-day needs, from housekeeping and kitchen support to transportation. At the same time, a small group of reviews expresses dissatisfaction with management connection and staff approaches, so the experience is not uniform.

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On-site amenities make life easier

Residents value the on-site spaces and convenience.

Reviews describe a facility with amenities that support everyday routines and entertainment, including a pool, movie theater/screening-style space, and multiple dining options. Residents also mention a clean, bright environment and larger community features like gardens and walking paths. While most comments are positive about services and common areas, at least a couple of reviews suggest the fit and offerings can vary by preference.

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Pricing feels high for the value

Multiple residents say the community is expensive.

Several reviews mention value concerns, including that the price is high compared with what they feel they get. One review explicitly calls out expense, and another notes disappointment with value for the money while still praising other parts of the community. This lines up with the published range of monthly pricing, which sits above county and state benchmarks in the provided comparisons.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Management and communication complaints

Some residents feel management is disconnected.

A subset of reviews describes management as hard to reach or out of touch, including accounts of residents feeling ignored in day-to-day interactions. Others add concerns about how dining or resident involvement is handled, and one review ties the overall culture to cost cutting. These negative themes stand alongside more positive staff experiences, so impressions of day-to-day management can differ.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent Living

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Garden view Garden view
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Chicago O'Hare International (10 miles away) Chicago O'Hare International (10 miles away)
  • Chicago Midway (19 miles away) Chicago Midway (19 miles away)

Dining

  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in the charming suburb of Wilmette, Illinois, this neighborhood offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to seniors. With multiple Starbucks locations, pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS, and public transportation options such as the CTA-Linden, seniors have easy access to daily necessities and medical care. The area is also home to several parks for leisurely strolls and outdoor activities. In terms of dining options, there are a range of restaurants including Glenview Dairy Bar and Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers. Places of worship like the Baha'i House of Worship provide spiritual support, while nearby hospitals like Saint Francis Hospital ensure quality healthcare services are readily available. Overall, this part of Wilmette offers convenience, comfort, and a supportive community for seniors looking to settle down in a peaceful residential area.

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.4 miles)
  • Little Beans Cafe (4 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)

Transportation

  • CTA-Linden (2.8 miles)
  • Cta (4.9 miles)
  • CTA Jarvis (5.3 miles)
  • Cta (6.7 miles)
  • Jefferson Park Bus Terminal (6.7 miles)
  • Cta (8.2 miles)
  • Cta (8.2 miles)

Parks

  • Clarkson Park (2.9 miles)
  • Leahy Park (3 miles)
  • Dawes Park (3.9 miles)
  • Centennial Park (3.9 miles)
  • Dubkin Park (5.1 miles)
  • Warren Park (5.3 miles)
  • Briarwood Park (7.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Glenview Dairy Bar (3.1 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (3.2 miles)
  • Wildfire (3.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.9 miles)
  • Panda Express (4.7 miles)
  • R Public House (5.2 miles)
  • Superdawg Drive-In (5.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Baha'i House of Worship (3.2 miles)
  • North Shore Congregation Israel (5.8 miles)
  • Congregation Solel (7.1 miles)

Physicians

  • North Shore Physicians Group (3.6 miles)
  • Resurrection Medical Center Professional Building (6.5 miles)
  • Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group (7.1 miles)
  • NorthShore Medical Group (7.5 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Village Crossing Theatre (4.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Saint Francis Hospital (4.3 miles)
  • Glenbrook Hospital (5.8 miles)
  • Swedish Covenant Hospital Cancer Care (6.7 miles)

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