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 125 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.
AgeSmart Lunch & Learn – April 21st
April 21, 2026 | 11:30 am
AgeSmart allows you to remain safely and comfortably at home with a plan in place—while you wait…
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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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102 years young! 🎉
Help us wish Hu a very happy birthday as he celebrates this incredible milestone. A U.S. Coast Guard veteran who served during World War II, his story is one of dedication, resilience, and honor.
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Indoors or outdoors, there’s always something to enjoy ☀️
From art classes to outdoor (and indoor) exercise classes, each day offers a thoughtful variety of ways to stay engaged, active, and inspired. It’s all about choice, balance, and enjoying the moments that matter most.
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Joy, laughter, and a few hidden eggs 🐣
Last week, residents in Assisted Living enjoyed a special afternoon with local children—filled with crafts, smiles, and a beautiful courtyard egg hunt. … See MoreSee Less
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