Continuing Care Retirement Communities Communities in Lynchburg, VA

"Valley View Retirement Community looks like a welcoming community. It's not an overly large place, but it's roomy for its size and it's very well maintained. The apartments were very well done. It's not a luxury. It's just a very comfortable apartment. Kathy was the marketing and admissions director and she did a very good job. She's very knowledgeable. She's been there 16 or 17 years so she knows the place well. The dining area was very nice, too. They have several activities. We just didn't get into that, because I do enough of my own activities without worrying about it, but they have a library and an activities room."

"My mother has been at The Summit for a few years now and feels very comfortable there. It is a very clean facility that feels more like of a home and never has odd smells, like some facilities have. One main advantage to me and my siblings is that we no longer have to worry about Mom falling like we did when she lived alone. There is 24 hour assistance available. She got sick once at the Summit and needed extra care and there is another unit close by for more intensive care. We also don't have to worry about Mom's power going out or getting to her in bad weather to make sure she is ok- like we did when she was at home. The Summit has given us a peace of mind that Mom is well cared for and content. Mom has a private room and likes to be able to have quiet time to read or she participates in activities when she wants to. The activities director does a great job of having a variety of planned activities for the residents and I receive a monthly newsletter by email, that describes or invites me to many of them. The nursing staff have always been so kind to mom and cared for her every need. I can't say enough good things about their patience and gentle care. She gets help with regular showering, her laundry is done by staff weekly, and her apartment is cleaned weekly by the staff so that it is always orderly. I would say that the food is probably designed to meet the dietary or health concerns of many residents and can be bland, but sometimes it is more flavorful. However, Mom has never complained about it and she does get a choice of meals everyday. We also have another family member in a dementia care facility in another city and the cost is nearly double that of the Summit's cost, so I would say that the value the Summit offers is excellent. "

"My grandparents began living at this facility several years ago. They originally bought into the place for the Independent living function when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. My grandmother still lives in the IL section; my grandfather moved to Assisted Living 18 months ago. The care was excellent. They provided activities on a daily basis, like movies, games and sometimes special concerts. They had a dining hall, or you could eat in your room. The nursing staff came around to check on him about once an hour, and they were always friendly and helpful. When his condition declined, he was moved to the Skilled Nursing part of the facility. It was still on the same property, so it was easy for my grandmother to get to. One of the CNA's there was able to take my grandfather off premises so he could be present at my engagement party and wedding. It was so nice to have such competent people working with him in his last days. I will never forget what they did for my family. Also, there is a pool, a beauty salon and a gift shop on the property. That makes it handy for my grandmother to get things done without having to go too far. "