Virginia

LYNCHBURG, Va. — LifeSpire of Virginia has announced plans for an $80 million expansion of The Summit, a continuing care retirement community in Lynchburg. Although the number of units was not disclosed, the company says the project will “create dozens of new residences” via 18 cottage homes and multiple villa options, as well as a new memory care neighborhood. The nonprofit LifeSpire of Virginia, which acquired The Summit in late 2021, plans to complete the expansion over the next 24 months. As Virginia’s senior population swells to an expected 2.2 …

DALEVILLE, Va. — LifeSpire of Virginia has broken ground on a $25 million expansion project at The Glebe, a continuing care retirement community in the Roanoke suburb of Daleville. The project will add a total of 22 new cottages will to the campus. These new residences are specifically designed to allow seniors to age in place. The first set of cottages is expected to open in early 2025.  U.S. Census data shows that persons older than 60 years of age account for 28 percent of the overall population in Roanoke …

FAIRFAX, Va. — Focus Healthcare Partners has completed a $67 million renovation project at The Virginian, a 32-acre continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in the D.C. suburb of Fairfax. LCS operates the property. This project included adding an array of advanced technology, sustainability initiatives, lifelong learning opportunities and healthcare services. Amenities now include multiple dining venues, a wine cellar, sports bar, indoor golf simulator, theater, entertainment venues, three full-service salons, technology areas and a spa under development. Outdoor areas include pickleball, bocce ball, a putting green, a dog park and …