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Holiday Blair House

1200 East College Avenue, Normal, IL

Independent Living

★ 4.637 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About 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…

Published floor plans

Studio

Independent Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$3,069/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 6, 2026

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1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,099/month

Care fees not included

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2 Bedrooms

Independent Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,999/month

Care fees not included

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Detached Cottages / Bungalows

Independent Living

Published starting price

$3,369/month

Care fees not included

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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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Floor plan

Studio$3,069 observed · tracking future changes

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.6 out of 5 from 37 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

Blair House

The residents are very welcoming to new residents, and staff is always ready to help.

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 4.0 / 5
Care Services: 5.0 / 5
Activities: 5.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 4.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

Happy to be here

I have lived at Blair House for several years and let me tell you things have NEVER been better. The staff here genuinely care about us as people. I’m not just an apartment number or some person to them. I can’t say enough great things about the improvements that have been made recently.

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 5.0 / 5
Activities: 5.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 4.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

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 a…

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Activities: 1.0 / 5
Staff: 4.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

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.

Verified ReviewFamily/friendIndependent Living

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 5.0 / 5
Care Services: 5.0 / 5
Activities: 5.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 5.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

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.

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Cleanliness: 4.0 / 5
Friendliness: 4.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 4.0 / 5
Care Services: 4.0 / 5
Activities: 4.0 / 5
Staff: 4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 4.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

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.

Verified ReviewFamily/friendIndependent Living

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Cleanliness: 4.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 5.0 / 5
Activities: 4.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 4.0 / 5

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What we know from public sources

Care options: Independent Living
Operator: Holiday by Atria
Public price status: Published starting price available
Last source check: August 6, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

Private Dining Room
Professional Chef
Restaurant Style Dining
Meals Provided
Guest Meals

Health & wellness

Staffing & Ancillary Services
Medication Management

Services & convenience

Uncovered Parking
Resident Parking Available
Property Convenient to Public Transit
Covered Parking
Complimentary Transportation
Dogs Allowed
Pet Care Available
Cats Allowed
Housekeeping
Beautician
Laundry Service / Drycleaning
English

Activities & engagement

Cards / Pinochle Club
Birthday Parties
Men's Club
Trivia Games
Live Musical Performances
Brain fitness / Dakim
Tai Chi
Protestant Services
Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
Gardening Club
Live Dance or Theater Performances
Art Classes
Choir / Singing Club
Current Events Club
Pet-focused Programs
Cooking Classes
Day Trips and Outings
Wii Bowling
Devotional Activities On-Site
Book Club
Karaoke
Bible Study Group
Yoga / Chair Yoga
Dances
Devotional Activities Offsite
Holiday Parties
Other Religious Services
Walking Club
Catholic Services
Christian Services
Bridge Club
Visiting Chaplain or Priest
Activities On-site
Activities Off-site
Intergenerational Programs
Forever Fit
Visiting Rabbi
Stretching Classes
Community Service Programs
BBQs or Picnics
Community Service Organizations
Live Well Programs
Resident Band or Musicians

Outdoor spaces

Indoor Atrium
Computer or Media Center
Central Fireplace
Library
Barber Shop
Private Bath
Outside Patio
Beauty Salon
Meeting Room
Indoor Common Areas
Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
Outdoor Common Areas
TV Lounge
Game Room
Fitness Center
Piano or Organ
Movie or Theater Room
Raised Garden Beds

Apartment & room features

Cable or Satellite TV
Full kitchen
Handicap Accessible
Bath Tubs
Kitchenette
Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Ground Floor Units
Garden View
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Air Conditioned
Private patio, deck, or balcony
Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 6, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees: Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee: Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability: Confirmation required

Holiday Blair House

About Holiday Blair House