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Holiday Blair House

1200 East College Avenue, Normal, IL 61761

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9.2
Review score
35 reviews
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9.2
Review score
35 reviews
  • 5 star
    74%
  • 4 star
    17%
  • 3 star
    6%
  • 2 star
    0%
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9.2
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Joan

Resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Blair House

1 through 4 would be 5 plus 5 would be 4 at present as new general manager. Waiting to see when honeymoon is over. 6 would be better if chef could set own menu Would be better if those of us on no salt or no sugar diets could be assured of how much and which choices are such 7 is a 1. Poor for choices and regularity. Dance parties are very well attended and extremely enjoyed. Musical programs about the same. Too few and far in between. Need more choices and just regular publicity. Old westerns and Olde actors and actresses. 8. New deco not geared to age, i.e. modern artwork on walls ...furniture doesn't consider location of old handicapped walkers. Probably biggest fault was new game area doesn't accommodate puzzlers .. number and size of tables...no public restrooms in area or on floor...favorite pool table and billiards and poker tables destroyed even though made by residents...game tables cheap and unstable. Dining room tables replaced and destroyed. New ones not comfortable as they are built with Center legs and not enough room for occupants to put feet on floor. So money spent on deco not suitable for residents New residents not independent more assisted living.

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Holiday Blair House

Located in a rural neighborhood of Normal, Illinois, is the quaint community of Holiday Blair House, where they offer daily entertainment, chef-inspired meals, and unmatched independent living services. Great Place to Work Institute has even honored Holiday Blair House with certification as a Great Place to Work® for their 2022-2023 awards, so you can be sure the staff is happy to be there.

This charming, two-story community offers residents a cozy and supportive environment. Visit with your friends and family in the spacious interiors that are filled with tasteful furnishings, or enjoy the fresh air by reclining in one of the rocking chairs beneath the shady front entrance. Feel free to admire the vibrant gardens and well-manicured lawns while taking your pup for a stroll — this is a pet-friendly community after all!

Community Services and Amenities

Supportive associates and convenient services are available around the clock to provide residents with a low-stress environment. Housekeeping, linen, and maintenance services are offered on a regular basis, and the professional culinary team prepares three delectable and nutritious meals every day. Scheduled transportation services to nearby parks, golf courses, grocery stores, and other local attractions are also provided.

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for Holiday Blair House

9.2 out of 10
Review Score35 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.6
Cleanliness
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Care Services
4.2
Staff
4.8
Meals & Dining
4.3
Activities
4.3
Value for Cost
4.5

A Place for Mom has scored Holiday Blair House with 9.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Holiday Blair House has 35 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 5/30/25

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Joan

Independent Living

Resident/client

May 30, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Activities
1.0
Staff
4.0

Blair House

1 through 4 would be 5 plus 5 would be 4 at present as new general manager. Waiting to see when honeymoon is over. 6 would be better if chef could set own menu Would be better if those of us on no salt or no sugar diets could be assured of how much and which choices are such 7 is a 1. Poor for choices and regularity. Dance parties are very well attended and extremely enjoyed. Musical programs about the same. Too few and far in between. Need more choices and just regular publicity. Old westerns and Olde actors and actresses. 8. New deco not geared to age, i.e. modern artwork on walls ...furniture doesn't consider location of old handicapped walkers. Probably biggest fault was new game area doesn't accommodate puzzlers .. number and size of tables...no public restrooms in area or on floor...favorite pool table and billiards and poker tables destroyed even though made by residents...game tables cheap and unstable. Dining room tables replaced and destroyed. New ones not comfortable as they are built with Center legs and not enough room for occupants to put feet on floor. So money spent on deco not suitable for residents New residents not independent more assisted living.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

December 2, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Friendly and caring staff

For Blair house, i would give them all 5's on those questions. They were awesome. My dad liked it there, but needed more care than they could provide so we had to move him.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

November 8, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for Holiday Blair House

I would recommend to others, but it depends on the person and what kind of life they currently have. It fits my life. May not be right for everyone.

Joan

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 12, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for Holiday Blair House

It is most necessary to join in the activities too meet people of familiar and like interests. A delightful friendly place to be.

Linda H

Independent Living

Toured community

July 24, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

July 23, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

move in experience

everyone was very friendly helpful to my dad on his first few days here

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

July 15, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Residents and staff have been very welcoming many activities available. Beautiful facility and grounds.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 14, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Excellent and caring people.

Mom fell twice at Blair House. The first time she broke her hip. The second she shattered her shoulder. The second time she fell, she used her "call button" and 911 took her to the hospital and didn't notify anyone. Not the people who run the place, not her caregiver, and not my sister or me. Now this was a call button from Blair House. We were all frantic when her caregiver came to her in the morning and she wasn't there. Anyway, I hope that never happens to anyone else. I will say the management and workers were excellent. However, with her shoulder and hip, she had to go into a nursing home and she deteriorated quickly and passed away last November.

Lois S

Independent Living

Toured community

September 11, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

Wonderful Apartments

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!

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

June 23, 2023

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Not What I Expected

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.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 29, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Recommended

The 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.

DJG

Independent Living

Resident/client

September 6, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

LOVE IT!

(Only needs longer bus service hours) Otherwise everything is wonderful.

Suzanne C

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 31, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars

Blair House has been home for us for the past [time frame removed], and we are very happy with our choice for retirement living. Our staff is upbeat and responsive to our needs. The meals are top notch, and efforts are made to schedule a variety of activities to meet interests of the varied residents. I recommend Blair House for Independent Retirement Living.

Carol G

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 31, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars

I have lived at Blair House for [time removed] and would not want to live anywhere else. Administrative is wonderful. Just wish there more variety in our activities and programs coming in.

Denna G

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 31, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars

[Names removed] Great!! Love the beauty parlor, easy to get too!

lhatrina

Independent Living

Industry reviewer

August 31, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars

Great community with great people!

Martha H

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 24, 2022

4.0 out of 5 stars

It's a very caring good home for me.

SB

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 16, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Would recommend Blair House. It's a great place.

Blair House is definitely a great place for seniors who are still able to take care of themselves but need a little help with meals. It's a great community, and my dad has been able to make some new friends. He still feels independent and not like he's in a nursing home. He seems genuinely happy there.

MB

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 6, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Highly Recommended

All and all I think it is a really nice place. Everybody is really friendly and supportive and try to help my loved one as much as they could. I think my loved one could really enjoy it if she got more involved. She has a cute little apartment with a balcony. It has everything she needs. Meals are good and can be delivered to her room for a fee and she enjoys that option. Housekeeping comes once a week.

Terri

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 23, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Highly recommened

The Blair House is a safe place to be, it is a place where you can put your loved one and do not have to worry. The residents are friendly, the day to day staff, house keeping and kitchen staff are wonderful. The meals are prepared by a chef and even though some of the meals are "off the wall" our loved one has yet to complain She does not always participate in the activities but they have a ton of different opportunities to get involved. We highly recommend this community to others, the location is good and it has great access.

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