DELIVERING DISTINCTION
The Mather has received numerous awards and recognition across a variety of categories and industries—from home building to design and innovation to lifestyle and more.
We’re honored by the recognition of our continuing efforts to enhance the lives of older adults by creating Ways to Age Well.SM
Beacon Award
The Mather received a 2022 ICAA NuStep Beacon Award, ranking among the Top 25 “Best in Wellness” senior living communities on the entire continent.
U.S. News & Report
The Mather ranked as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes in 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019, published by U.S. News & World Report, receiving the highest overall rating of five stars from the Federal Government’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Senior Housing News Design and Architecture Award
The Mather was selected as winner of the Senior Housing News Design and Architecture Award for a Continuing Care Retirement Community. The award recognizes cutting-edge design, excellence, and innovation in senior living.
Design for Aging Review
In the Design for Aging Review, sponsored by LeadingAge and the American Institute of Architects, The Mather received a Merit Award, the highest award given in recognition of outstanding projects.
LEED Gold certification
The Mather has achieved LEED Gold certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), a green building rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. In order to achieve LEED certification, a building must meet requirements for sustainable design, construction, and operation.
Design for Aging Review, 11th edition
Citation Award for Innovative Design, Features, and Approaches
Awarded by Design for Aging Review in partnership with LeadingAge, formerly American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA).
Make it Better Award
Readers of Make It Better selected The Mather as the Best Senior Living community for the Best of 2018: Home & Design list.
NAHB Best of 50+ Housing Awards
Awarded by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Recognizes projects that exemplify innovative design for the active adult and service-enriched markets.
- 2012 Gold Award, Best Continuing Care Retirement Community on the Boards
- 2012 Gold Award, Best Repositioned Community (Active Adult Housing)
- 2012 Gold Award
- 2007 and 2008 Innovation Awards
Midwest Construction’s Best of 2010
Award of Merit, Multi-family/Residential/Hospitality
Awarded by Midwest Construction magazine. Recognizes projects based on safety, innovation, contribution to the community or industry, construction quality and craftsmanship, and function and aesthetic quality of design.
Design Evanston 2010 Award Winner
Landscape Design, Interior Design
Awarded by Design Evanston, an advocacy organization promoting good design. Identifies significant aesthetic and functional improvements in the Evanston community.
Aurora Awards 2012 & 2010 Winner
- Grand Aurora Award, Retirement Community
- Grand Aurora Award, Best of State, Retirement Community
- Aurora Award, Retirement Community
- Aurora Award, Interior Design & Interior Furnishings
Awarded by the Southeast Building Conference. Considered the “Grammys” of the home building and design industry.
National Active Retirement Association Awards
Awarded by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Recognizes projects that exemplify innovative design for the active adult and service-enriched markets.
- 2010 Gold Award, Best Continuing Care Retirement Community
- 2010 Gold Award, Best Amenities in a Retirement Community
- 2008 Gold Award, Best Proposed Continuing Care Retirement Community
- 2007 Gold Award, Best Active Adult/Retirement Property Advertisement
2009 AAHSA Chef Challenge Competition
Iron Chef Champion
Awarded by the American Association of Homes and Service for the Aging (AAHSA). In a competition among senior living culinary teams from across the United States, The Mather team was crowned the 2009 Iron Chef Champions.
National Mature Media Awards
8 Awards
The National Mature Media Awards is the nation’s largest awards program that annually recognizes the best marketing, communications, educational materials, and programs for adults age 50 and older.
2009 Masonry Construction Project of the Year
High-Rise, Readers’ Choice
Awarded by Masonry Construction magazine. Represents “best of the best” in masonry construction across the country, honoring the craftsmanship of skilled masonry.
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