Runk & Pratt at Smith Mountain Lake sits on over 25 acres and offers a mix of independent living, assisted living, and memory support services, and it's a family-owned place that's been serving seniors for years. The main building is pretty large, at about 45,000 square feet, and they've even got Liberty Ridge nearby for apartment-style social living, and Smith Mountain Lake Village with cottage-style two-bedroom independent homes, some privately owned and some available in a group of fourteen cottages. Their independent living cottages let folks handle things like maintenance and meal plans on their own, but help's always nearby if it's needed. Residents can get help with bathing, grooming, dressing, medication management, and other daily activities, and there's 24-hour staff including nurses, with a full emergency call system, and on-site medical folks like physicians and nurse practitioners who keep an eye on health needs. There's a special secured area for people dealing with Alzheimer's or other kinds of dementia, with memory support and even a Multisensory Room for calming activities, and there's room for around 30 folks who need that higher level of care. Wellness centers, therapy rooms, access to Carilion Wellness memberships, and services like x-ray, podiatry, physical, occupational, and speech therapy are all on-site, and people can even get help with incontinence care and lab work without leaving the community.
Life there tends to be busy and social, with a big calendar filled with exercise, art, cooking, music, outings, games, and features like a movie theater, fitness center, activity rooms, and beautifully landscaped gardens and walking paths, plus there's a library and several dining options, with chef-prepared meals made in line with dietitian guidance. Most rooms are furnished, many have private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, phone, and cable TV, and folks mostly stay comfortable no matter the weather. Residents can join daily and seasonal events, go on shopping trips, or relax at home, and everything from transportation to laundry, housekeeping, and even dry cleaning is covered. There's a concierge for help and an emergency alert system for safety. Loved ones can try out their family support services, and everyone can use private or shared rooms or cottage homes as needed. The community gets moderate reviews overall, with a rating of 3.7 from 6 reviews, and while things are well-kept and modern, they're always growing, since there's room for more in the future. The staff tries to make sure each person's care plan fits their own changing needs and lifestyle, so folks can focus more on enjoying the lakeside and each other, knowing there's support all along the way.
