Kendal at Lexington CCRC

    160 Kendal Dr, Lexington, VA 24450
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Caring staff and spotless facility

    I'm very pleased with my experience - the staff are genuinely caring, attentive and treat residents like family; the facility is spotless, beautifully landscaped with lovely mountain views, and the food is excellent. The community is active and engaging, with strong assisted-living and on-site medical support and attractive new cottages. I'd recommend it - just a few small tweaks would make it perfect.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Community services

    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.45·(67)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.1
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Scenic, well-maintained grounds
    • Clean, well-kept interior spaces
    • Attentive, compassionate caregiving staff
    • Responsive staff with timely assistance
    • Engaging, active resident community
    • High-quality dining options
    • On-site medical access (doctor's office)
    • Private-room accommodation availability
    • Library, courtyard, and recreational amenities
    • Comprehensive CCRC services and comfort-focused care

    Cons

    • Inconsistent management and leadership communication
    • Gaps in staff-conduct oversight and vetting
    • Weaknesses in medication-administration controls
    • Variable rehabilitation coordination and outcomes
    • Inconsistent meal temperature and occasional food-quality lapses
    • High cost of care / premium pricing

    Summary of reviews

    Kendal at Lexington presents a strong physical and community environment. Reviewers consistently describe attractive, well-maintained grounds and interior spaces, with amenities such as a library, courtyard, and on-site physician access that support resident convenience and comfort. Many commenters praised the facility's cleanliness, private-room availability, and an overall peaceful, home-like atmosphere that fosters social engagement and personal growth.

    Care and frontline staff receive predominantly favorable remarks. Descriptions emphasize attentive, compassionate caregiving and staff who are responsive and quick to address requests. That said, reviewers also described isolated operational problems that affect clinical continuity: a medication error and a rehabilitation setback were mentioned, suggesting attention is needed to medication-administration controls and rehab coordination procedures. These issues indicate potential variability in clinical process reliability rather than an across-the-board failure of care.

    Dining and activities are another mixed area. Numerous reviewers praised the food as very good or excellent and noted an active, engaging schedule of resident activities. However, there are also accounts of meals served at incorrect temperatures or of occasional declines in food quality. Prospective residents should evaluate current meal-service processes and sample dining options during a visit to confirm consistency.

    Management and safety perceptions are mixed. Some reviewers characterize staff and leadership positively, while others described weaker management communication and coordination. One reviewer raised an allegation of serious staff misconduct (pending criminal charges), which appears to be an isolated but significant concern; this, combined with the other operational issues noted above, points to the value of asking about staff vetting, incident-response protocols, and supervision practices during the tour and contract discussions.

    Cost is another factor: the community is described as premium-priced. Overall, Kendal at Lexington offers many strengths — attractive facilities, a socially active resident population, accessible on-site medical services, and generally compassionate staff — but families should balance these positives against the facility-level operational concerns (staff oversight, medication and rehab coordination, and occasional dining inconsistencies) and the higher pricing. Targeted questions about clinical protocols, staffing oversight, and dining quality will help prospective residents and families assess fit and risk during the decision process.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Map showing location of Kendal at Lexington CCRC

    Kendal at Lexington CCRC is located at 160 Kendal Dr, Lexington, VA, 24450.

    About Kendal at Lexington CCRC

    Kendal at Lexington CCRC sits on 85 acres of rolling farmland in the Shenandoah Valley, with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and colors that change with the seasons, and the place has plenty of open space, trails, and gathering areas for residents to enjoy the outdoors or just sit with friends. Founded in the year 2000, the community runs as a not-for-profit and follows Quaker values, with a focus on respect, personal growth, and belonging, and it's connected to the Kendal Corporation, which is known for its experience with retirement communities. There are several ways to live here, since they offer cottages, apartments, duplexes, townhomes, and houses-some with dens, sunrooms, garages, or basements-ranging in size from cozy studios to cottages with two bedrooms, and apartments are also available in one or two-bedroom options. The community welcomes pets with no restrictions, and you'll often spot folks walking their dogs or enjoying bird-watching along the walking paths.

    Kendal at Lexington CCRC operates as a Life Plan Community, which means you get a full range of care services on one campus, including Independent Living for those looking to downsize but still live actively, Assisted Living and Personal Care with help for daily needs, Memory Support for those with dementia, and Skilled Nursing for people requiring medical care, plus Short-Term Rehabilitation for recovery after hospital stays. The whole place has safety and security systems, and staff are on-site 24/7, including licensed nurses and a Health and Wellness Manager. They offer three main care agreement options: a Lifecare contract includes unlimited days of skilled nursing at the same monthly fee, a 60-day Modified Agreement covers an initial period at the same fee before per diem rates start, and a 3-year Per Diem Modified plan has 60 days of covered nursing care with services charged after that.

    The campus has handy services for residents, like housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and all-day dining with allergy-sensitive and diabetes-friendly meals. Rooms and community spaces come furnished for comfort, and there's move-in help for new folks. Community areas include a library, movie nights, garden, dog park, salon and barber, and art room, and there are both resident-run activities and social groups, from crafts to lifelong learning with programs through Kendal College for Lifelong Learning. Residents use community-sponsored transportation, there's parking, and some can even hire their own in-home caregivers, so they don't have to move out if their needs change.

    Assisted Living apartments are single-bedroom, ranging from 450 to 650 square feet, and the community has 11 to 20 licensed assisted living and personal care residences. The health care center, called Benjamin Borden Health Care Center, provides both short-term rehab and 24-hour nursing care, with 11 to 20 licensed nursing beds, and help is on hand for bathing, dressing, medication, transfers, and other daily needs. Residents also get a call system for emergencies backed by on-site medical staff.

    Kendal at Lexington CCRC runs a wide range of educational programs and community resources, with a library of guides, articles, videos, and information about local and national services, connected through groups like VirginiaNavigator, disAbilityNavigator, SeniorNavigator, VeteransNavigator, and the Lindsay Institute. Staff include a Marketing Director, Sarah Dudley, a Social Worker and Advocate, Brittany Camden, and a nurse, Debora Dolin, along with a Health and Wellness Manager, Catherine King. The community is CARF/CCAC accredited and promotes diversity, inclusion, and belonging. The campus went through a large renovation in 2021, adding 30 new cottages and improving dining facilities. There's an emphasis on lifelong learning and personal curiosity, which means the community encourages residents to keep busy, try new things, and enjoy the views and the nature all around. The place offers several refund options for the entry fee, including declining balance, 50%, and 90% plans, and monthly fees vary based on unit size and care plan, with specific rates for single or double occupancy. There's a strong sense of connection to both local and wider networks, since the community shares information and resources for caregiving, transportation, health care, veterans' issues, legal advice, and more, all aimed at supporting older adults and their families as their lives and needs change.

    People often ask...

    Kendal at Lexington CCRC offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

    There are 4 photos of Kendal at Lexington CCRC on Mirador.

    Yes, Kendal at Lexington CCRC allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 160 Kendal Dr, Lexington, VA 24450.

    No, Kendal at Lexington CCRC does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Virginia, the Department of Social Services licenses assisted living facilities and publishes the results of its routine and complaint inspections.

    License number23939
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    License class2yr
    Capacity20 residents
    Care servedNon-ambulatory, Assisted Living
    ExpiresFebruary 2nd, 2027
    Special certificationNon-Ambulatory, Assisted Living
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    Inspection Reports

    10

    Reports

    18

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    5

    Years

    12 Jan 2026Inspection
    Identified a staff TB risk assessment that was not current within 30 days of hire.
    • 22VAC40-73-(3)-250-D
    12 Jan 2026Inspection
    Investigated a complaint regarding buildings and grounds and resident accommodations. Found no deficiencies.
    20 Oct 2025Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    12 Dec 2024Inspection
    Identified a deficiency for missing pre-admission physical examination documentation and a statement on medication self-administration.
    • 22VAC40-73-(5)-320-A
    12 Dec 2024Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    25 Jan 2024Inspection
    Found deficiencies in resident assessments due to inconsistent use of the Uniform Assessment Instrument and outdated ISP records; staff acknowledged behaviors not reflected in the UAI.
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-440-A
    11 Jan 2023Inspection
    Cited multiple deficiencies related to staff training, medication administration, staff records, and fire drills.
    • 22VAC40-73-(3)-210-B
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-680-D
    • 22VAC40-73-(3)-250-C
    • 22VAC40-73-(9)-970-A
    04 Apr 2022Inspection
    Found no repeat or additional violations after a focused follow-up on two previously cited issues, reviewing two criminal record reports and two residents' orders.
    13 Jan 2022Inspection
    Found multiple deficiencies in meeting licensing standards across administration and resident care. These included failures in background checks, staff training, medication documentation, and resident rights reviews.
    • 22VAC40-90-(BC3)-40-F
    • 22VAC40-73-(3)-260-A
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-440-D
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-550-G
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-650-B
    • 22VAC40-90-(BC3)-40-B
    • 22VAC40-73-(5)-320-A
    • 22VAC40-73-(3)-210-F
    • 22VAC40-73-(3)-250-C
    • 22VAC40-73-(3)-250-D
    • 22VAC40-73-(10)-1030-B
    14 Jun 2021Inspection
    Concluded no additional violations were issued following a focused monitoring review. Previous violations were reviewed with no repeat violations.

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