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 | April 3, 2026
Sister Love: Music, Shared Stories United Siblings
Twin sisters make their way to the piano. As Coretta Jones plays the prelude to “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” her sister, Loretta Jones-Gafford, joins…
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Expansion Updates | January 26, 2026
Memory Support: Life Plan Community Embraces Small Household Model
As part of an $80 million campus expansion, The Summit will begin offering Memory Support for residents next year. A new memory support neighborhood…
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Insight into Experience | January 26, 2026
Meet Your Neighbor, Marg Draney
Marg Draney looks forward to dinner every night. The food from The Summit dining team is exceptional, but it’s the friendships made that really make…
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THANK YOU to everyone who joined us today for BUNCO for Alzheimer’s! 💜🎲
Because of your generosity, laughter, and support, together we raised $820 for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s!
Every roll made a difference, and we are so grateful to our residents, families, Advantage Club members, team members, and friends who participated.
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At The Summit, Memorial Day is a time to come together and reflect on the meaning of service and sacrifice.
We pause to honor the men and women who gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy, and we stand with those in our community who remember and carry forward their legacy.
With gratitude, we remember their sacrifice and give thanks for our country and our shared community.
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Lynchburg is getting national attention.
According to Realtor.com’s 2026 Housing Market Ranking Report, Lynchburg was recognized as one of the Top 10 Hottest Housing Markets in the U.S. — ranking #8 in the nation.
We believe that says a lot about the future of our community.
People are discovering what residents at The Summit already know: Lynchburg offers natural beauty, a welcoming atmosphere, and an incredible quality of life. As the area continues to grow, more older adults are planning ahead for a lifestyle centered around connection, wellness, convenience, and peace of mind.
At The Summit, we’re excited to be part of Lynchburg’s future — with expanding living options, new amenities, and more choices for purposeful living.
Interested in learning more about our expanding community and Advantage Club Membership wait list?
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