Novation Senior Commons stands as an income-based senior housing community for people aged 55 and over, located near the Beltline and Downtown Madison in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, right within the Novation Campus. The building has 60 one- and two-bedroom apartments with roomy floor plans, averaging about 751 square feet for a one-bedroom and 1,014 square feet for a two-bedroom, where every unit comes with a full kitchen appliance package, including a refrigerator and a bathtub, though there aren't dishwashers or laundry machines in the units, and there's no on-site parking or a pool, but you will find heat included with rent and individual furnaces for each apartment.
Residents may bring cats or dogs under certain pet policies with breed restrictions, and the household income must be three times the rent to qualify, as this is affordable, income-restricted housing. People who move in can use furniture packages through CORT, with setup help, which makes getting settled easier, and the community offers accessible units and spaces for people with mobility needs.
You'll find shared places like a community room with a kitchen, a lounge, a fitness center, laundry facilities, outdoor seating, BBQ/grill space, and a patio with garden planters, all set up to support daily routines, and there's 24-hour maintenance along with an online portal for payments and requests. Staff runs things professionally so residents can feel secure and enjoy a worry-free life. There's no washer or dryer inside the apartments, but essential chores get streamlined with accessible laundry rooms and must-have features like hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, bright finishes, and smoke-free units.
Novation Senior Commons offers digital-friendly features too, including Messenger, Meta Pay, Meta Store, Meta Quest, and connects to social media sites like Facebook and Instagram, so residents who want to stay online or keep in touch with family can do so easily. The location in Dane County puts parks, restaurants, shops, and outdoor recreation nearby and the community is built to be handicap friendly, following equal opportunity housing rules. It's open on weekdays and focuses on serving seniors who want affordable, functional, and active living with services set up just for them.
