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Blair House
1200 E College Ave, Normal, IL, 61761
Blair House
1200 E College Ave, Normal, IL, 61761
Welcome to Blair House, an independent living community offering comprehensive, all-inclusive care in beautiful Normal, Illinois.
Normal is a small town nestled in America’s beautiful Midwestern region, set on rolling green landscapes in peaceful, safe neighborhood.
At Blair House, residents get access to an impressive selection of services and amenities with their monthly fee, including:
- Community computer stations with internet access
- Private dining rooms on-site
- Recreational multi-purpose room
- Parking available
- Wifi access in the common areas
- Fireplace in the common room
- Fitness equipment and exercise programs
- Beautifully-manicured gardens and grounds
- Walking paths around the community
- Daily opportunities for life enrichment
- Game rooms
- Restaurant-style dining opportunities
- Dedicated billiards room
- An on-site library, fully-stocked with classic media
- On-campus chapel, home to devotional services and worship
- Resident kitchen for hands-on activities
- Spaces for residents to lounge and relax
Blair House’s meals are included with each resident’s monthly fees, taking the hassle out of preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The community has a beautiful dining area where residents gather for meals, giving them a truly restaurant-style experience right on campus.
The daily menu options are always changing, featuring delicious and exciting options like:
- Smoked Turkey
- Skillet Barbecue Chicken
- Sausage and Mussels with Garlic Lemon Sauce
- Cajun bacon, lettuce, and fried green tomato sandwich
- Tomato and Blue Cheese Soup
- Chocolate Chip Cake
- Berry Fruit Trifle Parfait
Along with meals, monthly rent gives residents total access to the community’s engaging life enrichment programming schedule. Life enrichment programming is another core part of Blair House’s approach to care, helping residents make friends and explore their hobbies without additional fees.
In the past, popular events have included:
- Mindful Movement
- Lifelong learning opportunities
- Fitness classes and activities
- Shuffleboard
- Bean Bag Baseball
- Resident parties
- Ladderball
- Wii Virtual Sports
- Arts and crafts
- Karaoke and sing-a-longs
- Chair Exercise
- Billiards
- Knitting and crocheting classes
- Current events conversations
- Stretching exercise
- Fashion shows
- Resident clubs
- Storytelling
Around Normal, families will find plenty of resources and things to do. Local health care is available at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center and OSF St. Joseph Medical Center with world-class shopping down the street at the Shoppes at College Hills.
There’s a lot to see in and around Normal, including points of interest like:
Complimentary transportation services are included with each resident’s monthly fee at Blair House, helping them get around the surrounding areas with ease.
Blair House has many apartment homes for families to consider before they move in, including:
- Studio (Starting at 356 sq ft)
- One-bedroom (Starting at 486 sq ft)
- Two-bedroom (Starting at 860 sq ft)
Blair House’s apartment homes are designed to maximize daily comfort and convenience for residents, giving them total access to luxury amenities like:
- Window treatments
- Patios/balconies
- Hookups for landlines
- In-unit kitchenettes
- Carpeting
- Cable TV access
- All-inclusive utilities
- Emergency response systems
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Private apartments
- Heating and air conditioning
With so much to offer, there are many reasons families love to call Blair House home. According to testimonials and online reviews, the community is highly recommended for independent living because of:
- The attentive staff members who are happy to answer questions whenever necessary
- The community’s convenient and quiet location, putting important resources like banking and shopping right at residents’ fingertips
- Their pet-friendly housing, which let residents enjoy animal companionship with cats and dogs of all sizes
- The delicious meals, often exceeding the expectations of incoming residents
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Where is Blair House located?
Blair House is located at:
1200 E College Ave
Normal, IL 61761
Q: What care services and amenities does Blair House provide?
As a Holiday Retirement community, Blair House offers premium services and amenities designed to maximize residents’ daily convenience, including:
- Access to 24/7 emergency response services
- On-site restaurant-style dining
- Linen services and laundry facilities
- Life enrichment programming
- Weekly housekeeping and linen care
- Scheduled transportation options
- Inclusive utilities
- Free parking (for residents and their guests)
To learn more about the amenities residents have access to at Blair House, please use the link above to make an inquiry.
Q: What levels of care does Blair House provide?
Blair House is an independent living community.
The independent living options at Blair House do not include memory care or personal care, but offer 24-hour staffing, emergency response systems, and more to promote around-the-clock peace of mind.
If residents need additional care services outside of those the community provides, they may arrange them with a third-party provider.
To get more information, please use the link above to make an inquiry.
Q: How much does Blair House cost?
Blair House’s monthly rates vary for each resident, depending on the size and layout of their apartment. To get a personalized estimate for the community based on their most recent pricing, please use the “Get Pricing” link above.
Q: Is Blair House pet-friendly?
Residents are welcome to live with a cat or dog during their stay at Blair House, as long as the animal complies with their pet policy. To get more information about the pet policy for each apartment at Blair House, please use the link above to make an inquiry.
Q: Do the residents seem active and engaged at Blair House?
Life enrichment programming at Blair House helps residents stay active and engaged through hands-on experiences and memorable opportunities, ranging from group outings to crafts, board games, and more.
The community’s life enrichment opportunities are always changing, bringing new and exciting events to the campus each morning, afternoon, and evening.
To learn more about the many types of life enrichment families enjoy at Blair House, please use the link above to make an inquiry.
There are two hospitals within 25 miles of Blair House, Advocate Bromenn Medical Center which is 1.5 miles away, and Hopedale Hospital, which is 24.4 miles away.
Some of the key amenities available at Blair House are:
- Pet Friendly
- Pool
- Outdoor Areas
- Social Outings
- Parking
Services and Amenities
Services
- Housekeeping
- Complimentary Transportation
- English
Activities & Fitness
- Activity Center
- Allowed Outdoors
- Happy Hour
- Live Musical Performances
- Birthday Parties
Dining & Nutrition
- Library & Computer Lounge
- Meals Provided
- Guest Meals
- Professional Chef
- Vegetarian
Accommodations
- Beauty & Barber
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Kitchenette
- deck
- or balcony
Care
- Podiatrist
- Physical therapist
- Occupational therapist
- Speech therapist
- Physical Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
Neighborhood
- Piano or Organ
- Raised Garden Beds
I'm very impressed with Holiday Blair House. The people seemed vibrant, happy, and smiling, and it was just really open. I enjoyed it. It was nice. The staff was very knowledgeable, very understanding, very courteous, and did a good job. I was very impressed with the room we saw. It was a littl...
I'm very impressed with Holiday Blair House. The people seemed vibrant, happy, and smiling, and it was just really open. I enjoyed it. It was nice. The staff was very knowledgeable, very understanding, very courteous, and did a good job. I was very impressed with the room we saw. It was a little bit larger and I think somebody had just moved out, so they had it set up how they wanted. That one I enjoyed. There were a couple of rooms that needed to have a little bit of work done. We went to the dining area. I know the chef was very well spoken of. It was in the wintertime, so there were leaves on the grounds. It wasn't as pretty as what it was going to be in the spring and summer, but it looked like a nice area. I kind of judge a facility on how the people are, and they all seemed to be happy, smiling, talking, and interacting, so that in itself is a big plus.
Read moreBeautiful and spacious apartments. Rent includes 3 meals each day, cable, transportation, emergency medical pendant, weekly housekeeping and linen service. Prices are much less expensive than other communities in the area. They have a home health care company on site to help you for an additional fe...
Beautiful and spacious apartments. Rent includes 3 meals each day, cable, transportation, emergency medical pendant, weekly housekeeping and linen service. Prices are much less expensive than other communities in the area. They have a home health care company on site to help you for an additional fee, as well as physical therapy company. Staff was friendly and residents were very welcoming to me and my family during our visit. Really nice place!
Read moreMy mother stayed there when she moved to this area. She enjoyed it very much. She loved the food, the friendliness and the bingo party. I would recommend it to anyone.
I've only been here for about 2 months. A one bedroom apartment is comfortable, but I have to move to a studio. When I asked for some work on the apartment, it was completed in a timely manner. Some people are friendly and some keep to themselves. I expected more healthy, active people. Instead...
I've only been here for about 2 months. A one bedroom apartment is comfortable, but I have to move to a studio. When I asked for some work on the apartment, it was completed in a timely manner. Some people are friendly and some keep to themselves. I expected more healthy, active people. Instead, there are so many on walkers and wheelchairs. I get nervous when Emergency vehicles arrive so often. The ear piercing fire alarm (in the apartment) is unbearable to me. I leave the building as soon as possible. This doesn't happen often. I was misled about Internet. It does come with your rent, but it isn't private, so you are advised to buy your own. The best thing about this place is a friendly, hard working staff. The worst is residents who gossip and claim a dining room spot as their own. That feels like middle school all over again.
Read moreThe housekeeping lady is not that great. Food- they run out of fruit and bread sometimes. The activities are good, but they could have more of a variety. As for Care...only the food staff is a little understaffed.
Holiday Blair House is excellent. Everybody here has just been so nice and helpful. I love my apartment. It is clean and they try to make sure that everybody feels like they are at home. They've helped me and showed me around when I needed to find a certain place. So, they're always willin...
Holiday Blair House is excellent. Everybody here has just been so nice and helpful. I love my apartment. It is clean and they try to make sure that everybody feels like they are at home. They've helped me and showed me around when I needed to find a certain place. So, they're always willing to help out. There's a nice little dining area. The chef is very good and the servers are just as pleasant and helpful as can be. They have music sometimes during a meal, so you can relax and enjoy yourselves. They've got all kinds of activities. There are card games, bingo, movies and popcorn, a library that you can go down into, and places off-set in different areas of the building where you can just go sit, relax, and read or do whatever. It's got a beauty shop, too. It's got about everything you need.
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