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.
Memory Support Grand Opening Celebration
November 12, 2026 | 2:00 pm
Join us as we celebrate the opening of our new Memory Support Neighborhood at The Summit. Guests…
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Lifestyle | November 5, 2026
Trail Master: Resident Recalls Completing Appalachian Trail
Wayne Greenlaw takes a step out his golf cart on the trail behind The Summit Lake. With limited mobility, he crawls to the sleeping bag spread out on…
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Insight into Experience | October 5, 2026
Meet Your Neighbor: Liz Hodges
Liz Hodges keeps her favorite photo with her late husband, Bill, close.“I was married to one of the most wonderful men on Earth,” Liz said. The…
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Lifestyle | October 1, 2026
Resident Art Show Highlights Talent inside The Summit
Miss Craig, a third grade teacher, gave Jim McSlarrow the push needed to pursue art. “Grade school teachers are phenomenal. Miss Craig said, ‘Jimmy…
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