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Summit Health & Rehabilitation Center in Lynchburg, VA

Summit Health & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Lynchburg, VA.

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Summit Health & Rehabilitation Center in Lynchburg, VA

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1300 Enterprise Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.9 from 93 reviews
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Overall Review of Summit Health & Rehabilitation Center

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Food and diet are mixed

Food quality and diet options draw strong criticism from some residents and families.

Several reviews raise concerns about meal service and the availability of appropriate choices for people with specific medical or dietary needs. A few residents describe limited accommodations for vegetarian and vegan diets, and others mention meals that feel over-processed or unappetizing. At the same time, some reviews say the food is good or the dining experience is enjoyable, so opinions vary.

  • A group of people sitting at a dining table during a formal event.
  • An elderly couple dressed in formal attire enjoying a meal together, possibly celebrating a special occasion.
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Care team is often praised

Many reviews describe nurses and therapists as kind, attentive, and responsive to needs.

A consistent thread across multiple reviews is appreciation for the way staff interact with residents and families. Positive comments highlight attentive nursing and supportive therapy experiences, including help with recovery and day-to-day needs. A number of reviews also mention quick resolution when families raise issues. There are also dissenting reviews that report problems with staffing levels, neglect, or delays, but kindness and competence are the most repeated positives.

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Communication can fall short

Some families report delays, missed follow-through, or limited updates during care.

Several negative reviews point to gaps in communication with families, including promises that were not carried out and lack of timely updates. A few reviewers describe extended waits for care-related items or coordination, such as prescriptions, therapy setup, discharge paperwork, or notification when a loved one is taken out for medical care. Other reviews describe admissions and follow-up as smooth and reassuring, but the complaints are recurring enough that communication is not uniformly experienced the same way.

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Activities help make days fuller

Residents and families mention regular activities like bingo and scheduled events.

Reviews describe an activity-focused environment, including day-to-day scheduled programming and resident-friendly events. Families mention coordinating activities such as bingo, music-style events, and other group gatherings, and one review specifically notes Christmas in July. At least one reviewer also feels the activity schedule was improved over time, while another notes fewer activities during a period of recovery after surgery.

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Facility cleanliness shows up often

Many reviews mention the building is clean and well kept.

Multiple reviews describe clean rooms and a generally well-maintained facility, including comments about cleanliness across dining and common areas. Some reviews also mention comfort details like room size or cleanliness as part of the overall experience. A few negative reviews include hygiene and upkeep concerns, which suggests cleanliness outcomes may not be consistent for every family and floor.

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Lynchburg Municipal-Preston Glenn (3 miles away) Lynchburg Municipal-Preston Glenn (3 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • The Summit Health & Rehabilitation Center (0 miles)
  • Virginia Fertility & IVF (2.2 miles)
  • Bridges Treatment Center (2.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Beer 88 (0.1 miles)
  • TY Thai Cuisine (0.2 miles)
  • Millie's Living Cafe (0.3 miles)
  • The Neighbors Place (0.5 miles)
  • La Villa Da Toto (0.7 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.7 miles)
  • La Carreta (0.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Seven Hills Dermatology (0.1 miles)
  • Centra Rehabilitation - Jamerson Family YMCA (0.4 miles)
  • Wyndhurst Medical Aesthetics (0.6 miles)
  • Allison, Megan - Ridge View Dermatology (0.7 miles)
  • Johnson Curran Optometry Centers (0.8 miles)
  • Central Virginia Family Physicians (0.9 miles)
  • Timberlake Family Practice (0.9 miles)

Cafes

  • The Muse Coffee Company (0.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.8 miles)
  • Joe Beans (3.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Kroger Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Health Mart Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Hill City Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Tree of Life Ministries (1.1 miles)
  • Heritage Baptist Church (2.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Virginia Aviation (2.7 miles)
  • Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) (3.1 miles)

Parks

  • Ivy Creek Park (3.4 miles)
  • Peaks View Park (4.4 miles)

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