Mather

Mather

Aging-focused residences, community programs, and research

About Mather

Simplify's Rating
Why Mather is rated
C
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Social Impact

Real Estate

Education

Healthcare

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Evanston, Illinois

Founded

1941

Overview

Mather creates thriving environments and programs to support aging adults. It operates award-winning residences with attentive amenities and services that address evolving needs, giving seniors peace of mind and a sense of belonging. Beyond housing, Mather runs neighborhood programs to boost connections and community involvement, helping older adults stay active and integrated into society. The Mather Institute conducts and shares aging research to inform best practices for professionals serving older adults. Overall, Mather combines housing, community engagement, and research to promote healthy aging, personal growth, and sustained curiosity, with the goal of improving quality of life for seniors and contributing to healthier, more resilient communities.

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What believers are saying

  • Raise Your Resilience program boosts senior emotions via nine group partnerships.
  • CTA collaboration displays older adult stories on buses reaching millions.
  • Babylon Micro-farms and Meez Meals enhance hyper-local nutrition access.

What critics are saying

  • Atria and Brookdale erode share with lower-cost wellness programs.
  • Humana and UnitedHealth divert seniors via Medicare Advantage in-home care.
  • IRS scrutiny over $532M endowment risks tax-exempt status revocation.

What makes Mather unique

  • Mather Institute's Age Well study surveys 5,777 residents across 122 communities.
  • Repriorment philosophy fosters resident rediscovery of pursuits and connections.
  • Tysons CCRC integrates LEED Gold, AI wellness, and Kintsugi art classes.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Spending Account

Extended Illness Benefits

Employee Wellness Programs

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Company News

First Talk Limited
Sep 17th, 2025
Mather Goes Bold to Challenge Society's Views on Aging

An 84-year-old not-for-profit organization focused on aging well, Mather collaborated with the Chicago Transit Authority to feature images and stories of older adults at two rail stations and on CTA buses and trains that travel citywide and will be seen by millions of residents and visitors.

Entrepreneur Worlds
Sep 17th, 2025
Mather Goes Bold to Challenge Society's Views on Aging

An 84-year-old not-for-profit organization focused on aging well, Mather collaborated with the Chicago Transit Authority to feature images and stories of older adults at two rail stations and on CTA buses and trains that travel citywide and will be seen by millions of residents and visitors.

FoodService Director
Aug 13th, 2025
How Mather brings hyper-local eats to residents' plates

Mather partnered with Babylon Micro-farms to install hydroponic farms at two of its locations.

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