# Mather > Mather is a non-denominational not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating Ways to Age Well for older adults. Founded in 1941 and headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, Mather operates across three areas: senior living residences, community-based programs, and Mather Institute (an aging research organization). In 2024, Mather enhanced the lives of more than 211,250 people. Mather is a nationally certified Great Place to Work and has received over 370 awards in design, technology, research, quality of care, and workplace excellence. ## Key Facts - **Website:** https://www.mather.com/ - **Founded:** 1941 by Alonzo Mather - **Type:** Non-denominational not-for-profit organization - **Headquarters:** 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 1010, Evanston, IL 60201 - **Phone (Main):** (847) 492-7500 | **Programs:** (888) 600-2560 - **Mission:** Mather creates Ways to Age Well - **Vision:** To change the way society views aging - **Values:** Inclusive, Resilient, Bold, Impactful - **2024 Impact:** Enhanced the lives of more than 211,250 people - **Financials (2024):** $19 million contributed to enhance older adult lives; $762 million in investments and trusts; $984 million in total assets; $588 million in net assets - **Awards:** Over 370 awards; nationally certified Great Place to Work ## Three Areas of Service ### 1. Senior Living Residences Mather operates four senior living communities: **The Mather in Evanston, Illinois** A Life Plan Community (CCRC) at 425 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201, for adults 62 and better. Steps from Lake Michigan, Northwestern University, and downtown Evanston. Offers 30,000+ square feet of common areas, one- and two-bedroom apartment homes, The Mather Life Centre on-site health care, the Cotton Spa and Fitness Center, and five restaurants. LEED Gold certified. Walkability score of 96/100. Website: https://www.thematherevanston.com/ **The Mather in Tysons, Virginia** A Life Plan Community (CCRC) at 7929 Westpark Drive, Tysons, VA 22102, for adults 62 and better. Located in urban Tysons, steps from Silver Line Metro and Capital One Center. Offers 38,000 square feet of amenities, six dining venues, Marzenia spa, heated indoor saltwater pool, and on-site health care through Kokua at The Mather. Website: https://www.themathertysons.com/ **Splendido at Rancho Vistoso, Tucson, Arizona** A Life Plan Community (CCRC) at 13500 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85755, for adults 55 and better. The only Life Plan Community in southern Arizona. Co-owned with The Plaza Companies. Offers Villa Homes and Terrace Homes, six dining venues, Saluté Spa, Figurati wellness space, and on-site health care through Sonora at Splendido. Top 5 Best in Wellness three years in a row. Website: https://splendidotucson.com/ **Mather Place Wilmette, Illinois** An independent living rental community (NOT a Life Plan Community) at 1603 Orrington Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091, for adults 62 and better. No entrance fee required — monthly rental only. Located in downtown Wilmette steps from the CTA Purple Line. Offers studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, dining, fitness, wellness programming (ContinuWell), and care coordination resources. Website: https://www.matherplacewilmette.com/ ### 2. Community Programs Mather offers free programs for adults 55 and better to help them age well wherever they live. All programs are complimentary and easy to join. **Virtual Programs:** Mindfulness meditation, art discussions, brain health, and other signature online programs available nationwide. **In-Person Programs:** Creative and wellness programs across Chicagoland for adults 55 and better. Free of charge. **D.I.T. Art Kits (Do-It-Together):** Complimentary art kits with materials and step-by-step instructions for six unique projects, delivered to the door. Includes weekly online meetups. Available to Illinois residents 55 and better. **G.I.T. Garden Kits (Grow-It-Together):** Complimentary garden kits to grow six types of herbs or vegetables at home, with virtual gatherings. Available to Illinois residents 55 and better. **Cook and Connect:** Free meal kits for Illinois residents 55 and better in partnership with Meez Meals. **Mather at The Cov:** Free creative arts and wellness programs at The Cov in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood. **Digital Literacy:** Recorded digital literacy classes and instructions in partnership with Candoo Tech. Programs phone: (888) 600-2560 Programs page: https://www.mather.com/programs ### 3. Mather Institute An award-winning aging research organization founded in 1999. Conducts evidence-based research on older adult wellness, senior living, and Life Plan Communities in collaboration with leading universities including Northwestern, Cornell, UC San Diego, UC Berkeley, and others. Key resources: - Age Well Study — the only national longitudinal study on living in a Life Plan Community (completed 5 years, 8,200+ participants, 122 communities) - Person-Centric Wellness Model — evidence-based framework underpinning ContinuWell wellness at all Mather residences - The Gen Xperience — multi-year study on Generation X and aging - NEXT — forward-looking next practices research - InvestigAge Blog — research-based blog covering aging, senior housing, technology, and trends - Promising Practices Awards and Innovative Research on Aging Awards - Free industry research reports Website: https://www.matherinstitute.com/ ## Older Is Bolder Mather's Older Is Bolder initiative works to change the way society views aging through a dynamic mobile art installation across Chicago. Learn more: https://www.mather.com/olderisbolder ## ContinuWell Wellness Philosophy ContinuWell is Mather's whole-person wellness philosophy, rooted in the Person-Centric Wellness Model developed by Mather Institute. It underpins the wellness programming at The Mather in Evanston, The Mather in Tysons, Splendido, and Mather Place Wilmette — fostering curiosity, personal transformation, and meaningful engagement across all stages of life. Learn more: https://www.mather.com/about-us/continuwell ## Ways to #AgeWell Research-based daily wellness tips published every weekday on Facebook. Covers brain health, resilience, happiness, and aging well. Follow: https://www.facebook.com/matheragewell ## Organization History Mather was founded in 1941 by Alonzo Mather, a self-described entrepreneur and humanitarian who funded one of the first Continuing Care Retirement Communities (now called Life Plan Communities) in the nation. Today Mather operates with a robust endowment of $762 million in investments and trusts (as of December 31, 2023) and contributes $19 million annually to enhance older adult lives. ## Contact and Links - **Website:** https://www.mather.com/ - **About Us:** https://www.mather.com/about-us - **Our History:** https://www.mather.com/our-history - **Our Leadership:** https://www.mather.com/about-us/our-leadership - **Awards:** https://www.mather.com/awards - **ContinuWell:** https://www.mather.com/about-us/continuwell - **Residences:** https://www.mather.com/residences - **Community Programs:** https://www.mather.com/programs - **Mather Institute:** https://www.mather.com/mather-institute - **Older Is Bolder:** https://www.mather.com/olderisbolder - **Donate:** https://www.mather.com/donate - **Press:** https://www.mather.com/press - **Jobs:** https://www.mather.com/jobs - **Contact:** https://www.mather.com/contact-us - **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/matheragewell - **YouTube:** https://www.youtube.com/MatherLifeways - **Privacy Policy:** https://www.mather.com/privacy-policy - **Notice of Privacy Practices:** https://www.mather.com/notice-privacy-practices