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Blair House

1200 E College Ave, Normal, IL 61761

Independent Living
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(309) 533-7673

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,742
One Bedroom
Estimated $3,454
Two Bedroom
Estimated $4,248

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,441
  • Average State Price: $4,679
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Blair House Description

    Blair House is a community that offers independent living and is located in Normal, Illinois and is part of the Holiday Retirement network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 making it the 4th highest rated community in the city out of 8 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Community Reviews

    8.9
    Blair House
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 91 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 3 out of 8 communities in Normal
  • Ranking in State: 399 out of 1473 communities in IL
  • Food and Dining A

    Value for Price A

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Blair House receives high praise for its friendly and helpful staff, with many noting the personal attention residents receive, including being called by name. The dining experience is particularly highlighted, with one visitor describing the warm yeast rolls as the best they've had in their life. The community is described as supportive, with a good location in Normal, and offers a variety of amenities including delicious food, convenient transportation, laundry facilities on each floor, and fun activities like bingo and horseshoes. The presence of outdoor walking paths, a beauty salon, and on-site physical therapy add to the appeal.

    Residents and their families appreciate the kind staff, clean apartments, and the inclusive environment that allows pets. The community is noted for its large apartment sizes, private balconies, and the inclusion of utilities and emergency medical pendants in the rent. The chef and his staff receive special mention for their great food, contributing to a positive living experience.

    While acknowledging that the building may not be the newest, reviewers are quick to point out that the staff's dedication to providing the best experience makes up for it. The atmosphere is described as top-notch, with a commitment to ensuring residents' happiness. Visitors and those helping friends or family move in have found the facility to be very nice, well-maintained, and offering varied menus and many amenities.

    Overall, Blair House is highly recommended for those seeking independent living, with its strong community feel, professional and caring staff, and a wide range of activities and services designed to make residents' lives enjoyable and comfortable.


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    Health

    Lively Mobile Plus Personal Emergency Response Device

    Emergency Response

    Safety Rails

    Smoke Alarm and Sprinkler System

    Wheelchair Accessible

    Renters Liability Insurance Program


    Services

    Weekly Housekeeping

    Light Linen Service

    Maintenance

    Laundry Facilities

    Linen Service


    Activities

    Full Calendar of Enriching Activities

    Fitness Equipment

    Large Screen TV Lounge

    Lounge Area

    Activity Room

    Game Room


    Community Amenities

    Barber/Beauty Salon

    Chapel

    Laundry Facilities

    Community Fireplace

    Locked Mailboxes

    Pets Welcome


    Room Amenities

    Weekly Housekeeping

    Light Linen Service

    Most Utilities Included

    WiFi in Common Areas

    Kitchenette

    Washer and Dryer


    Dining

    Three Chef Prepared Meals Daily

    Private Dining Room

    Resident Kitchen

    Restaurant-Style Dining

    Chef-Prepared Meals

    Nutritious Senior Living Dishes


    Transportation

    Complimentary Scheduled Transportation

    Parking

    Garage Parking

    Transportation Services

    Covered Parking


    Pet

    Pets Welcome



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Normal which is 1.2 miles away and has a population of 54,373 (large town).
    • The average income is $70,598, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 75
      • Low Temperature: 27
      • Average Temperature: 53.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 146 days of rain, 31 days of snow and 187 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.27 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.57 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.93 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.16 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.59 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 211.0, Moderate Days 60.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    R K Grocery
    0.6 miles away
    Target
    0.6 miles away
    Kroger
    0.6 miles away
    Aldi
    0.9 miles away
    Jewel-Osco
    1.0 miles away

    Transportation

    Bloomington-Normal
    0.8 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Uptown Normal Bus Terminal
    0.8 miles away
    North St Bus Stop
    1.0 miles away
    Locust St North Bus Stop
    1.0 miles away
    Locust St South Bus Stop
    1.0 miles away
    Gregory St North Bus Stop
    1.4 miles away

    Banks

    PNC Bank
    0.5 miles away
    Commerce Bank
    0.5 miles away
    Marine Bank
    0.7 miles away
    Heartland Bank & Trust
    0.9 miles away
    Busey Bank
    0.9 miles away

    Hospitals

    Carle BroMenn Medical Center
    1.4 miles away
    OSF Saint Joseph Medical Center
    2.0 miles away
    Carle Eureka Hospital
    21.4 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    1.0 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    1.1 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.1 miles away
    Meijer Pharmacy
    1.1 miles away
    Merle Pharmacies Inc
    2.2 miles away

    Dentists

    The Dental Group of Bloomington
    1.2 miles away
    Jennifer Burge Heller, DDS
    1.6 miles away
    Morgan-Michaels Family Dentistry
    2.2 miles away
    Houska Dental Center
    2.4 miles away
    Prairie Dental Associates
    3.4 miles away

    Parks

    Anderson Park
    0.3 miles away
    Special Olympics Illinois Tribute Park
    0.4 miles away
    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park
    0.5 miles away
    One Normal Plaza
    0.5 miles away
    Fell Park
    0.6 miles away

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    Shopping

    Landmark Mall
    0.6 miles away
    Eastland Mall
    1.8 miles away
    Lakeview Shopping Center
    20.7 miles away

    Culture

    Connie Link Amphitheatre
    0.9 miles away
    Westhoff Theater
    1.1 miles away
    Allen Theatre
    1.2 miles away
    Theatre at Ewing
    1.2 miles away
    Braden Auditorium
    1.2 miles away

    Restaurants

    Great Wall
    0.5 miles away
    Alexander's Steakhouse
    0.6 miles away
    Los Potrillos
    0.7 miles away
    La Bamba
    0.7 miles away
    Mandarin Garden House
    0.7 miles away

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