Life, Inspired
Engaged in Life
At The Summit retirement community in Lynchburg, Virginia, you’ll find the inspiration to be the best that you can be. Here you can live with joy and purpose, always engaged in life.
You’ll Love the Lifestyle of The Summit
Nestled on 116 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds that hug the banks of the picturesque Summit Lake, The Summit offers an array of resort-like amenities and services, restaurant-style dining with scenic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, enriching activities, and wellness opportunities—all just a short walk from a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood with a coffee shop, restaurants, and more.
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Exciting New Expansion at The Summit
We’re reimagining retirement living at The Summit with an exciting new expansion. It includes gorgeous enhancements and updates, beautiful independent living options, and a new memory support neighborhood. Combine all of this with our already exceptional services and amenities and it’s easy to see why The Summit is the perfect place to live a Life, Inspired!
Explore the ExpansionPersonalized Living, Every Step of the Way
We offer a range of premier senior living options to fit your needs and lifestyle. You can start at any level of care and, because The Summit is a Life Plan Community (also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community or CCRC), you can seamlessly transition to higher levels of care as needs change.
Latest News & Blog
Lifestyle | July 15, 2026
Forever Friends
Elementary Schoolmates Maintain Friendship for 90 Years Jo Griffin and Kathy Beatrice first shared a lunch table in third grade. Over 90 years later…
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News & Blog | June 26, 2026
LifeSpire Financing Supports Ongoing Growth at Lakewood and The Summit
LifeSpire of Virginia has successfully closed $171.2 million in Series 2026 bond financing. The financing will support expansion projects at Lakewood…
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News & Blog | June 12, 2026
The Summit Adds Two Additional Hybrid Home Buildings to Expansion
LYNCHBURG, VA, June 4, 2026 — LifeSpire of Virginia’s Board of Trustees has approved the addition of twonew hybrid home buildings at The Summit…
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Would You Like to Know More About The Summit?
Our expert team is here with the answers. We can schedule a visit, too. Just reach out, and we’ll get back to you promptly. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Some friendships are simply meant to last. ❤️
They met in elementary school, shared a lifetime of memories, and now they're enjoying retirement together at The Summit. Read their incredible full-circle story and discover the friendships that make our community feel like home. … See MoreSee Less
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Strong leadership. Shared vision. Exciting progress.
Today, the Executive Directors and Chief Operating Officer from LifeSpire of Virginia visited The Summit to tour our expansion project. They were excited to see the incredible progress taking place and the many opportunities ahead—not only for The Summit, but across all LifeSpire of Virginia communities.
We're grateful for leaders who are committed to excellence and who continue to invest in creating exceptional places to live, work, and thrive. The future is bright, and we're proud to be part of it.
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