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.
Latest News & Blog
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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Insight into Experience | January 26, 2026
The Summit Gives Back
Over 40 residents and team members laced up their sneakers to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
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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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We didn’t let winter get the best of us! ❄️ Residents and Advantage Club Members came together at The Summit to beat the winter blues with great food, laughter, and plenty of fun—just before the latest winter storm rolled in. It was the perfect reminder that community and connection make every season brighter. Thanks to everyone who joined us for such a wonderful afternoon! … See MoreSee Less
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🏆 Big news for Lynchburg!
Lynchburg has been ranked a Top 10 Best Place to Retire in the U.S. for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report recognized for affordability, access to healthcare, and quality of life.
At The Summit, residents enjoy all the benefits of living in one of the nation’s best retirement cities paired with a vibrant Life Plan Community, beautiful surroundings, and peace of mind for the future.
✨ When it comes to retirement, location matters and Lynchburg delivers. … See MoreSee Less
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Phase 3 is officially underway at The Summit. Reservations are now open for our newest hybrid home buildings, Aspen and Hickory.
▶️ Watch the drone video to see labeled views of Phase 2 and the planned locations for Phase 3, giving you a clear picture of how our expansion is coming together.
Advantage Club members receive exclusive first access, and with strong interest, availability is limited.
📞 Call 434.333.2138 today to learn more or to join the Advantage Club while floor plans remain available. … See MoreSee Less
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