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The cost of independent living in Norman is about $5,145 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 176 options. Read 3047 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Currently under construction, this beautiful community is a blend of one-story cottage apartments and a four-story mid-rise apartment building. Park Place, designed for adults 55+, is expected to open in late summer 2003. Conveniently located near shopping in Manassas Park, Park Place will offer...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Oaks Apartments offer senior housing to people 55 and older in scenic Triangle, Prince William County, Virginia. We are located in a quiet and wooded part of Northern Virginia near the Quantico Marine Corps base, offering residents beautiful views of nature from the windows of each apartment....
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
With its desirable proximity to Prince William Parkway, River Run Senior Apartment Community affords adults 55+ and 62+ convenient, carefree retirement living. River Run is just minutes from the Occoquan River and regional parks, Occoquan Mill House Museum, Chinn Recreation Center and Woodbridge...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Amid a tranquil, wooded setting, Forest Glen Senior Apartment Community offers a relaxing atmosphere for seniors 62+. Located in Centreville, Forest Glen is central to the numerous conveniences and attractions of the region, including Washington Dulles International Airport, Eleanor Lawrence Park...
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Willow Estates has been wonderful! The food is excellent and it's very clean. They are limited in the amount of staff they can hire. They are very quick with their response if I have a request or a concern....
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
     Willow Estates Retirement is a beautifully designed facility located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer pleasant furnishings featuring a home type atmosphere. We are licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services to provide levels of care from...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
CROWNPOINT55+ RETIREMENT COMMUNITYDUPLEXES / TOWNHOMES / APARTMENTSWelcome to Crownpoint! We are the Shenandoah Valley’s newest 55 Plus Active Adult community inspiring exciting and healthy lifestyles. We are located in Harrisonburg, VA, approximately two hours from Washington, DC and home to...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
 Beaver Hill Village is an active 55+ community of 43 units in a neat, quiet and peaceful manufactured home community.  It has a pastoral and lake setting with the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop.  It is only just west of the University of...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Royal Haven Assisted Living of Winchester is a single level building on a quiet street in a residential neighborhood.  Residents have access to a large fenced yard with flowering plants and trees.  We are able to promote activity and independence within a safe and secure environment...
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I have never been one to do reviews but we need to take time to show our appreciation. I am going on my 3rd year at Kendrick Court. From the very beginning everyone was very welcoming. My apartment is great,...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Kendrick Court Senior ApartmentsKendrick Court is a senior apartment community located in Herndon, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Our community is income restricted and designed to meet the needs of senior residents aged 62-years or older who wish to continue living an independent lifestyle. We...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Overall, I think this is a great place. They're very good at keeping the common areas clean. The apartments are good but a bit small, especially when you're restricted from being able to get out and about...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Herndon Harbor House, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. Free resident parking available at our...

Cost of independent living in Norman, VA

The average cost of senior living in Norman is $5,145 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fredericksburg, VA with an average of $3,809 per month.

Independent living costs in Norman, VA, vs. nearby cities

Norman, VA
$5,145/mo
$5,131/mo
$5,595/mo

Independent living costs in Norman, VA, vs. state and national averages

Norman, VA
$5,145/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

Independent living costs in Norman, VA, vs. other senior living options

$6,166/mo
Independent Living
$5,145/mo

Independent living costs in Norman, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,477/mo
Studio
$6,762/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,956/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,419/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,646/mo

Senior living costs in Norman vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Norman, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorman, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$5,145/mo$4,682/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$5,989/mo$5,512/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$6,166/mo$5,530/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Norman, VA:$5,145/mo
Virginia:$4,682/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Norman, VA:$5,989/mo
Virginia:$5,512/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Norman, VA:$6,166/mo
Virginia:$5,530/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Norman, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Norman and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Norman, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Norman have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Norman, VA$4,152/mo$3,813/mo+8.9%
Virginia$3,625/mo$3,360/mo+7.9%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Norman, VA
2024 average cost:$4,152/mo
2023 average cost:$3,813/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,625/mo
2023 average cost:$3,360/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Norman

Recent reviews for independent living in Norman

Bellaire at Stone Port in Harrisonburg, VA

4.5
The major factors were the size of the community. It is small enough to not be intimidating. The other huge factor for my brother is that it actually has a decent size group of older guys who eat together, watch sports events together and keep each other company.

Lavender Hills Prince William Campus in Manassas, VA

5.0
The community really helped my loved one improve his mobility and he was himself again. The community was clean and neat and the staff was very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.

Victoria Park in Woodbridge, VA

3.8
Management Staff is very professional and patient...much experience in senior needs and challenges. Maintenance request and response have been on point. Although, desire that the maintenance department be more focused in repairs so as to avoid repetition of the same job. Desire that parking be ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and Welcoming Staff. Several reviews for Jubilation, The Wellington at Lake Manassas Community, and The Fairmont by Barclay House mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff. Residents and their families express appreciation for the long-term relationships that have been formed between residents and ...
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Varied and Delicious Meals. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. Communities like Harmony at Chantilly, Jubilation, and Harpers Station Gainesville offer a range of delicious meals, accommodating dietary restrictions and individual preferences.
Engaging and Frequent Activities. Activities are a key feature mentioned in many reviews, with residents and their families praising the wide range of offerings at communities such as Chancellor's Village, Harpers Station Gainesville, and Harmony at Falls Run. Activities include movie nights, museum outings, and gardening ...
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Thoughtfully Designed Spaces. Reviews often highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, whether it's for the private rooms or common areas. Residents of Capitol Ridge Gracious Retirement Living, Waltonwood Ashburn, and Sommerset Retirement Community appreciate the thoughtfully designed interior spaces and grou ...
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Communication and Transparency. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is a common theme in reviews. Families of residents at Harmony at Falls Run, The Wellington at Lake Manassas Community, and Capitol Ridge Gracious Retirement Living mention the frequent updates they receive from staff to keep ev ...
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Accessible and Accommodating Staff. Reviews of communities like Hunters Woods at Trails Edge, Harmony at Chantilly, and The Fairmont by Barclay House highlight the staff's willingness to accommodate residents' needs. From assisting with moving in and meal adjustments to addressing maintenance requests, staff members go above ...
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Norman independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Norman independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Norman, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Norman independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Norman partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Norman, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.9%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
41.8%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.2%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Norman independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Norman communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Norman, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.7%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Norman independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Norman offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Norman, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
49.4%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.4%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.4%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.1%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.3%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.1%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
51.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
34.8%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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