# Mather Place — Full Content Reference > This file contains synthesized full content from all major pages on matherplacewilmette.com for AI reference. For a concise overview, see llms.txt. Mather Place is a boutique independent living rental community in Wilmette, Illinois, for adults age 62 and better. It is operated by Mather, a not-for-profit organization established in 1941. Mather Place is NOT a Life Plan Community and does NOT require an Entrance Fee. Residents pay a single predictable monthly fee with no property taxes, no utility surprises, and no unanticipated home maintenance costs. On-site care resources are available. --- ## Page: Home URL: https://matherplacewilmette.com/ Mather Place is a boutique rental residence in Wilmette, Illinois, for those age 62 and above. Its tagline is "Your Life Your Way." The community invites residents to bid farewell to chores, housework, and repairs and instead focus on exploring interests, savoring dining, and pursuing passions. Residents enjoy newfound freedom in the heart of Chicago's North Shore. Mather Place offers convenient on-site care resources through an independently operated partner organization. Residents are not required to use these services and may choose other providers. The Wellness Resource Center in Mather Place is managed by Custom Home Care, and provides care resources including medication management, routine health screenings, facilitated hospital transitions, and more. Awards visible on the homepage: 2020 ICAA NuStep Beacon Award (only Illinois community to receive), 2025 Best in Wellness recognition, Best & Brightest in Wellness Award 2019-2025, LEED Silver (USGBC). --- ## Page: About Mather Place URL: https://matherplacewilmette.com/about-mather-place/ Mather Place offers a boutique rental community experience with thoughtful amenities, beautiful outdoor spaces, and conveniences that make every day more fulfilling. Key positioning: **Value:** No property tax bills, no utility surprises, no unanticipated repair costs. One predictable monthly fee. **Care:** Wellness Resource Center managed by Custom Home Care for care resources; Custom Home Care is independently operated. **Wellness:** Wellness philosophy developed by Mather and powered by Mather Institute’s research, offering an array of stimulating social, cultural, and educational programs that appeal to diverse styles, tastes, and moods. **Community:** Strong sense of community with residents, team members, class instructors, visiting artists, and local professionals. **Location:** Quiet neighborhood in Wilmette, Illinois, near North Shore attractions including Old Orchard Shopping Center, dining, entertainment, Lake Michigan, and access to downtown Chicago. **Award:** 2020 ICAA NuStep Beacon Award — only Illinois community named Top 25 Best in Wellness in North America. --- ## Page: A Mather Residence URL: https://matherplacewilmette.com/about-mather-place/mather-residence/ Mather Place is operated by Mather, a not-for-profit organization committed to creating Ways to Age Well. Founded in 1941 by Alonzo Mather (entrepreneur and humanitarian), Mather has a long history of serving older adults. Mather is headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, and operates senior living residences, community-based initiatives, and Mather Institute (an award-winning aging research organization). --- ## Page: Rental Plan URL: https://matherplacewilmette.com/about-mather-place/rental-plan/ Mather Place is a rental community — no Entrance Fee, no long-term financial commitment. Key details: **Monthly Fee includes:** - All utilities (except phone and television service beyond basic cable) - Property taxes - Weekly housekeeping - Home and exterior maintenance - Culinary package options - A multitude of amenities, programs, and services **Move-in:** One-time, non-refundable community fee due at move-in. The rental model gives residents greater control over budget and nest egg compared to purchasing a home or paying an entrance fee at a Life Plan Community. A cost comparison tool is available on the site. --- ## Page: Wellness URL: https://matherplacewilmette.com/about-mather-place/wellness/ Mather Place's wellness philosophy is developed by Mather and powered by Mather Institute’s research, offering an innovative and personalized approach to wellbeing that’s grounded in science and designed to inspire. ### Wellness Offerings at Mather Place - Signature wellness programs like the Symphony Sensory Swim - Mindfulness classes - Gharieni Welnamis wave bed and a variety of Therabody® technology devices to improve circulation, reduce stress, and improve sleep - Planting and maintaining raised-bed gardens in the outdoor courtyard - Discussion groups on art, history, and more - Fitness classes focusing on balance, strength, and cardiovascular health - Food and wine tastings, along with interactive baking classes and cooking demonstrations - Resident-led presentations (learning and teaching) - Outdoor wellness experiences including garden walks - Card games, social gatherings, book clubs, film discussion groups, and musical performances - Excursions to cultural destinations including museums, Chicago Symphony Orchestra concerts, and theatrical performances - Art classes in Palettes, an open art studio --- ## Page: Care Resources URL: https://matherplacewilmette.com/about-mather-place/care-resources/ Mather Place offers convenient on-site care resources through Custom Home Care, an independently operated partner. Residents are not required to use these services and may find other providers — a list of area providers is available upon request. Mather strongly recommends completing your own review prior to engaging any provider. ### Custom Home Care A licensed home services and home nursing agency that provides caregivers in the Chicagoland area. Manages the Wellness Resource Center at Mather Place. Services there include: - Medication management - Routine health screenings (e.g., blood pressure readings) - Facilitated transitions from hospital stays - Special packages and à la carte services on a fee-for-service basis **A la carte services include:** - 15-, 30-, and 60-minute visits - Medication reminders - Wellness checks - Laundry services - Meal preparation - Personal care services - Post-surgical and rehabilitation support - Caregiving services - And more Note: Custom Home Care is not a Mather-owned company and is independently owned and operated. Residents are not required to use it and may choose other options. --- ## Page: Life at Mather Place URL: https://matherplacewilmette.com/life-at-mather-place/ Life at Mather Place centers on unique wellness opportunities, distinctive services, dynamic culinary experiences, and bountiful amenities that extend the comforts of home. Residents enjoy maintenance-free living, a wide array of programs, restaurants, fitness and wellness opportunities, and convenient transportation options. --- ## Page: Services and Amenities URL: https://matherplacewilmette.com/life-at-mather-place/services-amenities/ ### Services Included in Monthly Fee (Maintenance-Free Lifestyle) - All utilities included in fee, including electricity, heat, air-conditioning, water, and basic cable (excludes phone, upgraded internet, and upgraded cable) - Wide array of cultural, social, educational, and wellness programs - Flexible Culinary Club Plan - Weekly housekeeping including linen service - Scheduled transportation to shopping and other destinations - Personal transportation via sedan, by reservation within a 10-mile radius - 24-hour concierge - Choice of washer/dryer combo or dishwasher in apartment - Laundry room on each residential floor - Professional maintenance of building, grounds, and homes ### Optional Services (Fee-Based) - Personal fitness training - Specialty classes, programs, and trips - On-site care resources via Custom Home Care (Wellness Resource Center) - Salon and spa services - Business center services - Additional housekeeping - Special-request repairs and services - Choice of indoor climate-controlled garage or outdoor covered parking (based on availability) ### Amenity Spaces ### Social and Community Spaces - The Fairfield Room — comfortable gathering space for friends and neighbors - Library with cozy fireplace and computer center - Palettes — art studio for painting, drawing, and creative arts - The Reel Room — movie theater with comfortable seating and theater-quality sound - Possibilities — space for group presentations, meetings, parties, and events - Generations — meeting area for billiards or private dining - The Gateway Gallery — space for games, cards, and socializing - Mather Market — convenience store ### Restaurants - Alonzo's restaurant (Mediterranean-inspired) - Patent's Place restaurant (American comfort cuisine, casual) - Burnham's (al fresco dining) ### Fitness and Wellness - Get Fit fitness center with exercise studio - Heated indoor swimming pool - Keiser cardio and strength-training equipment - Group exercise area - Salon and spa services (fee-based) - Gharieni Welnamis wave bed ### Outdoor Spaces - Courtyard and gardens - Raised garden beds (plant-your-own) - Walking paths with seating areas ### Technology and Convenience - Secure community Wi-Fi - 24-hour concierge - Scheduled transportation to shopping and other destinations - Personal transportation via sedan, by reservation within a 10-mile radius - Choice of indoor climate-controlled garage or outdoor covered parking (based on availability) - Choice of washer/dryer combo or dishwasher in each apartment - Laundry room on each residential floor ### LEED Silver Certification Mather Place has achieved LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for sustainable design, construction, and operation. --- ## Page: Restaurants URL: https://matherplacewilmette.com/life-at-mather-place/restaurants/ Culinary program led by executive chef and pastry chef using fresh, local, seasonal, and organic ingredients with ever-changing menus. ### Three Dining Venues **Alonzo's** Named after Mather's founder Alonzo Mather. Mediterranean-inspired cuisine in a polished casual atmosphere. Reservations recommended. **Patent's Place** All-day casual bistro with American comfort cuisine. Named in honor of Alonzo Mather's 57 patents. No reservations needed. **Burnham's ** Al fresco dining on a picturesque patio. Features daily specials and Patent's Place menu items. ### Culinary Highlights - Fresh, locally sourced, seasonal, and organic ingredients - Ever-changing menus - CUISINE2GO carryout program - Online ordering and reservations; sustainable packaging for all to-go orders - Menus offer plant-forward options for those interested in decreasing their meat and dairy consumption. - Multiple daily desserts including gluten-free and sugar-free options - Catering available for private events in-apartment or in community spaces - Culinary Club Plan — flexible quarterly benefit for meals, bar service, grab-and-go, delivery fees, guest meals, and culinary services - On-site honeybee hive through Alveole that provides honey used in select culinary creations and beverages, and available in individual jars - Sample menu available at matherplacewilmette.com/life-at-mather-place/restaurants/ ### Signature Beverage Program - Craft cocktails and mocktails made with house-made syrups and top-shelf spirits - Locally sourced coffee drinks, ground and brewed onsite - Crafted espressos, lattes, and cappuccinos - Fine wines, beers, and premium spirits - In-house sommelier part of skilled service team - Tastings and classes, influenced by local communities and offerings --- ## Page: How We Stand Out URL: https://matherplacewilmette.com/life-at-mather-place/how-we-stand-out/ Mather Place stands out through its enviable location, boutique atmosphere, dynamic culinary offerings, Mather Institute-backed wellness approach, depth of programming and services offered within a rental model with no entrance fee, and innovations from Mather, a not-for-profit industry leader with more than 80 years of experience. --- ## Page: Floor Plans URL: https://matherplacewilmette.com/floor-plans/ Mather Place offers one- and two-bedroom apartment homes with modern layouts and contemporary finishes. ### One-Bedroom Plans - Aspen — 825 sq ft - Beech — 626 sq ft - Birch I — 614 sq ft - Birch II — 614 sq ft - Chestnut — 692 sq ft - Elm — 850 sq ft - Hawthorn — 1,228 sq ft - Hickory — 772 sq ft - Holly — 755 sq ft - Laurel — 635 sq ft - Linden — 672 sq ft - Locust — 636 sq ft - Maple — 617 sq ft - Pine — 845 sq ft - Poplar — 772 sq ft - Sycamore — 798 sq ft ### Two-Bedroom Plans - Cedar — 952 sq ft - Cypress — 1,249 sq ft - Ginko— 1,250 sq ft - Juniper — 945 sq ft - Oak — 945 sq ft - Redwood — 1,073 sq ft - Spruce — 1,275 sq ft - Walnut — 1,075 sq ft - Willow — 896 sq ft --- ## Page: Around Wilmette URL: https://matherplacewilmette.com/around-wilmette/ Mather Place is nestled in a quiet, picturesque residential setting in Wilmette, Illinois, on Chicago's North Shore. Transportation options include scheduled shuttle-bus trips, personal sedan service (within 10 miles, by reservation), and indoor or covered parking. ### Key Nearby Destinations **Dining (with distances)** - EJ's Place (0.3 mi) - Maggiano's (0.5 mi) - The Cheesecake Factory (0.5 mi) - Jameson's Charhouse (0.8 mi) - Bar Siena (0.9 mi) - Valley Lodge, Wilmette (2.2 mi) - Pescadero, Wilmette (2.2 mi) - Sophia Steak, Wilmette (2.3 mi) **Shopping** - Old Orchard Shopping Center (0.5 mi) - Jewel Osco (1.0 mi) - Edens Plaza, Wilmette (1.4 mi) - Boutique shopping, downtown Wilmette (1.3 mi) - Mariano's (2.1 mi) - Central Street Corridor, Evanston (2.3 mi) - Plaza del Lago, Wilmette (3.1 mi) - Trader Joe's (3.5 mi) **Medical** - Endeavor Health Skokie Hospital (1.2 mi) - Endeavor Health Immediate Care (1.4 mi) - Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital (3.4 mi) - Illinois Bone and Joint, Wilmette (2.2 mi) - Endeavor Health Glenbrook Hospital (6.8 mi) **Entertainment and Culture** - North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie (1.1 mi) - Wilmette Theatre — films, live theater, concerts, comedy (nearby) - Illinois Holocaust Museum (1.5 mi) - Writers Theatre, Glencoe (7.7 mi) - Northwestern University (4.4 mi) - Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe (7.8 mi) - Ravinia Festival, Highland Park — summer outdoor music (seasonal) **Hotels for Guests** - Hampton Inn, Skokie (1.0 mi) - DoubleTree, Skokie (1.1 mi) - Marriott Residence Inn, Wilmette (1.2 mi) - Hyatt House, Evanston (4.8 mi) **Transportation** - Metra Union Pacific North Line (2.2 mi) - O'Hare International Airport (16.8 mi) - Midway Airport (26.9 mi) --- ## Contact Information **Mather Place** 2801 Old Glenview Road Wilmette, IL 60091 Main: (847) 256-9300 Secondary: (847) 256-9555 **Parent Organization: Mather** 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 1010 Evanston, IL 60201 Phone: (847) 492-7500 Website: https://www.mather.com --- ## Site Pages Index | Page | URL | |------|-----| | Home | https://matherplacewilmette.com/ | | About Mather Place | https://matherplacewilmette.com/about-mather-place/ | | A Mather Residence | https://matherplacewilmette.com/about-mather-place/mather-residence/ | | Rental Plan | https://matherplacewilmette.com/about-mather-place/rental-plan/ | | Wellness | https://matherplacewilmette.com/about-mather-place/wellness/ | | Care Resources | https://matherplacewilmette.com/about-mather-place/care-resources/ | | Life at Mather Place | https://matherplacewilmette.com/life-at-mather-place/ | | Services and Amenities | https://matherplacewilmette.com/life-at-mather-place/services-amenities/ | | Restaurants | https://matherplacewilmette.com/life-at-mather-place/restaurants/ | | How We Stand Out | https://matherplacewilmette.com/life-at-mather-place/how-we-stand-out/ | | Around Wilmette | https://matherplacewilmette.com/around-wilmette/ | | Floor Plans | https://matherplacewilmette.com/floor-plans/ | | Photo Gallery | https://matherplacewilmette.com/photo-gallery/ | | Jobs | https://www.mather.com/jobs/mather-place | | Contact | https://matherplacewilmette.com/contact-us/ | | Guide to Mather Place | https://matherplacewilmette.com/guide-to-the-mather/ | | Privacy Policy | https://www.mather.com/privacy-policy | | Notice of Privacy Practices | https://www.mather.com/notice-of-privacy-practices/ |