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The cost of independent living in Novum is about $4,578 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 138 options. Read 1974 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.
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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: 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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I would highly recommend this community to others based on my experience. The community is kept neat and clean, and the staff is very nice and helpful. The food looks good, and they have activities...
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.
Hughes Home is located in Fredericksburg, VA, an area that is rich in history and beauty. Those who choose to make this assisted living community their home will find that its location offers much to do and see. Those who are guests of the residents of this community will find that they have much...
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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.
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The community provides activities such as entertainment musicians, exercise classes, they take the residents outside frequently. Food is very good. I would rate the room sizes a 4. The staff really stood out...
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.
At Greenfield of Fredericksburg, we provide care for your loved ones and, at the same time, help them maintain their independence. Our beautiful, clean neighborhood-style assisted living community looks and feels like home, ensuring our residents' comfort while we provide the care they need. In...
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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.
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.
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...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: 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....
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Everything has been going great since dad has been here. They have plenty of things to do with the residents. The food is good most of the time dad says. We also like that it is close to us so that we can...
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.
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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...
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.
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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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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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...
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.
St Luke's is a small family business and not corporate own. This gives us the opportunity to provide more for our residents. Being a small facility in a small town gives a home-like feeling. And problems or concerns go right to the administrators/owners. We try to maintain a low staff to resident...
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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.
Shenandoah Assisted living is in the heart of Teaverton a residential neighborhood in Fishersville Virginia. Shenandoah's Assisted living was added onto our Skilled Rehab and Nursing home in 2005 with 24 Private rooms. The original building was built in 1992. The Assisted Living has a private...

Cost of independent living in Novum, VA

The average cost of senior living in Novum is $4,578 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shenandoah, VA with an average of $4,122 per month.

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

Novum, VA
$4,578/mo
$5,595/mo
$5,123/mo

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

Novum, VA
$4,578/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$5,248/mo
Independent Living
$4,578/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,080/mo
Studio
$6,140/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,341/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,293/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,325/mo

Senior living costs in Novum 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: Novum, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNovum, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,578/mo$4,625/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$5,248/mo$5,446/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,248/mo$5,458/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Novum, VA:$4,578/mo
Virginia:$4,625/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Novum, VA:$5,248/mo
Virginia:$5,446/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Novum, VA:$5,248/mo
Virginia:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Novum, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Novum 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 Novum, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Novum 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Novum, VA$4,164/mo$3,585/mo+16.2%
Virginia$3,620/mo$3,358/mo+7.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Novum, VA
2024 average cost:$4,164/mo
2023 average cost:$3,585/mo
Percent change:+16.2%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,620/mo
2023 average cost:$3,358/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Novum

Recent reviews for independent living in Novum

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

Mixed experiences with food quality. Reviews for various communities mention inconsistencies in food quality, with some residents expressing dissatisfaction with cold meals, lack of availability of certain items, and long wait times for food delivery. For instance, at Harmony at Falls Run, residents have voiced concerns about the ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews praise the kind and caring nature of the staff at different communities. Families and residents appreciate the long-term relationships developed with caregivers, as highlighted in reviews for Harmony at Falls Run, The Fairmont by Barclay House, and Harpers Station Gainesvil ...
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Diverse activities to accommodate various interests. Activities cater to a wide range of interests at different communities. For instance, The Colonnades residents enjoy a full program of activities and classes, while Jubilation residents appreciate the opportunities to stay active through fitness and entertainment offerings. At The Fairmont ...
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Thoughtful communication between families and staff. Communication is a key focus at several communities, with staff working to keep families informed about their loved ones' care. For example, Capitol Ridge Gracious Retirement Living mentions the importance of regular communication, but notes that quality of care can be lacking in independent l ...
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Individually tailored care and services. Residents' individual needs are addressed in several communities. For instance, Capitol Ridge Gracious Retirement Living notes that Capital Ridge went above and beyond to help her father during an emergency situation, and The Fairmont by Barclay House highlights the importance of accommodati ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance of facilities. Communities prioritize cleanliness and maintenance to ensure a comfortable living environment for residents. Reviews for Harmony at Falls Run mention the importance of clean living spaces and improvements in keeping common areas tidy. At Harpers Station Gainesville, the facilities are descri ...
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Novum independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Novum independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Novum, 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 Novum 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 Novum partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Novum, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Novum 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 Novum communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Novum, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Novum 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 Novum offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Novum, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
46%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
29.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.5%
46.4%
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