The Helping Hand of Assisted Living
Sometimes all you need is a helping hand to continue living life your way, and that’s just what you’ll get in assisted living at The Summit in Lynchburg, Virginia. Our highly trained staff will work with you to create a personalized care plan. We’ll help with bathing, dressing, grooming, medication management, and more.
Four Levels of Assisted Living
At The Summit you’ll experience discreet, personalized support with daily activities delivered by a highly skilled team that includes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants and medication aides. We offer four comprehensive levels of assisted living care so you can move comfortably and confidently through every stage of your life journey.
Assisted Living I
- Medication management
- Clinical management
- Housekeeping
Assisted Living II
- Limited assistance from team member for medication management
- Limited management of chronic conditions (e.g., oxygen, treatments, injections, TED hose)
- Stand-by assistance for ambulation
- Transfer assistance if needed
- Meal set-up, cueing
- Stand-by assistance for bathing safety
- Minimal assistance with personal hygiene and dressing
- Minimal assistance with toileting
- Cueing, meal and activity reminders
Assisted Living III
- Extensive assistance from team member for medication management
- Extensive management of chronic conditions (e.g., oxygen, treatments, injections, TED hose)
- Assistance with ambulation
- Transfer assistance if needed
- Meal set-up and cueing, minimal assistance with eating
- Hands-on assistance with bathing
- Moderate assistance with personal hygiene and dressing
- Moderate assistance with toileting
- Daily reminders for meals and activities
Assisted Living IV
- Fully dependent on team member for medication management
- Fully dependent on team member for management of chronic conditions (e.g., oxygen, treatments, injections, TED hose)
- Unable to ambulate without wheelchair
- Requires two-person transfer, mechanical lift, or hospital bed
- Must be fed by team member
- Dependent on team member for bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing
- If continent, requires team member to toilet every time; if incontinent, requires team member to manage incontinence
- Requires team member intervention to manage resistance to care
Keep Living the Life You Love
Assisted living at The Summit means you’ll keep living a life of purpose, with the opportunity to explore your passions, build friendships, and embrace new experiences, all in a supportive, inspiring environment every day.
Services
- 24-hour assistance to support residents’ needs
- Individualized case management and wellness programs overseen by a registered nurse clinical care manager
- Medication management
- Emergency medical alert systems
- Medical team includes registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, certified nursing assistants, medication aides
- Registered dietician oversees meal planning
- Pharmacy consultant safeguards medication reviews and ensures compliance with regulations
- On-site appointments available with a podiatrist
- Apartments equipped with call bell for assistance
- Transportation to medical appointments
- Housekeeping services
Amenities
- Three chef-prepared meals every day
- Beautiful indoor and outdoor common areas and gathering spaces
- Library with computer and printer available for resident use.
- Card and Game Room (Coming Soon)
- Billiards
- Multipurpose Activity Room with stage and ability to partition into smaller rooms (Coming Soon)
- Creative arts center
- Fitness center
- Small prayer chapel open to all denominations (Coming soon—larger chapel)
- Wellness Clinic
- Salon with beautician and barber services, manicures and pedicures
- Raised garden beds
- Overnight guest accommodations
Wellness
We support your body, mind, and spirit with tailored wellness programs, fitness options, emotional support, social activities, and spiritual opportunities, ensuring you a fulfilling balanced lifestyle every day. Our on-campus Wellness Clinic makes it easy for you to stay on track with routine health maintenance and overall wellness and gives you high-quality care when you need it.
Activities
With a wide variety of clubs, classes, and exciting outings, you’ll always find something to do. Whether it’s creative arts, music, or social events, our activities are designed to keep you connected and inspired. You’ll never feel lonely at The Summit!
Dining
Dining at The Summit is more than just a meal—it’s truly an experience. In assisted living, you’ll enjoy delicious, chef-prepared, restaurant-style dining using locally sourced ingredients, ensuring every bite is nourishing and flavorful.
Featured Floor Plans
Explore our thoughtfully designed assisted living floor plans at The Summit. Our private apartment homes offer comfort, convenience, and a supportive environment, with all the advantages of our lively community just steps away.
Take a Look at The Summit
View photos of The Summit to discover the beauty, comfort, and extraordinary lifestyle of our senior living community in Lynchburg, Virginia.
FAQs
Yes! We work with each resident to create a personalized care plan based on their specific needs. Whether you need minimal assistance or more extensive support, our team ensures your care plan is tailored to you.
Yes, we do accept direct admissions for residency in assisted living provided space is available. Please reach out by clicking the Contact Our Team button below, and we’ll get back to you with information about current availability.
Yes. Bring treasured furniture and belongings, or make a fresh start with new pieces. You have the freedom to decorate any way you wish that makes you feel most at home.
Nursing homes offer a higher level of medical care, usually for those who have numerous health care requirements. Assisted living communities are intended for people who are generally able to care for themselves except for a few activities with which they require help, like bathing, dressing, grooming, or medication management.
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