The Elms of Lynchburg

    2249 Murrell Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Attentive staff, outstanding memory care

    I toured this beautiful, homey community and was impressed by the spotless, tastefully decorated rooms, attentive and caring staff, and outstanding memory care. The activities director keeps residents engaged, meals and social opportunities are good, and the all-inclusive pricing is straightforward. My family and I felt welcomed - staff (Cordell and Cory included) went above and beyond and I feel confident my loved one would be well cared for.

    Loved one of 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
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

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

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.74·(72)

    Overall rating

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

      3.0
    • Staff

      3.6
    • Meals

      2.2
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, welcoming staff
    • Engaged activities and events program
    • Specialized locked Memory Care neighborhood
    • Home-like, tasteful interior decor
    • Large, well-appointed resident rooms
    • All-inclusive monthly pricing
    • Active and visible leadership on some shifts
    • Positive workplace culture for many employees
    • Accessible, informative tours and marketing staff
    • Inviting common areas and hobby spaces

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and high turnover
    • Gaps in clinical oversight and medication management
    • Irregular cleaning and sanitation practices
    • Inconsistent meal quality and meal-temperature control
    • Poor family communication and slow responsiveness
    • Inadequate laundry and personal-item management
    • Rigid or restrictive visitation policies at times
    • Management and corporate responsiveness issues
    • Inconsistent infection-control and staff identification practices
    • Parking constraints for visitors

    Summary of reviews

    The review set paints a mixed picture in which strong, resident-focused strengths coexist with recurring operational weaknesses. Positive comments consistently highlight caring, welcoming direct-care staff and an active activities program, with particular praise for the Memory Care neighborhood and its locked, secure setting. Many reviewers described comfortable, tastefully decorated common areas and large resident rooms, and several families appreciated the simplicity of an all-inclusive monthly price. Tour and marketing staff, along with some local administrators, received frequent commendation for being informative and engaged.

    Care quality impressions vary. Several families reported attentive, knowledgeable support—especially in Alzheimer’s and memory-care services—while others raised concerns about gaps in clinical coverage, delayed medication administration, and inconsistencies in assistance (bathing, toileting, and transfers). A notable operational theme is limited on-site registered nursing coverage at certain times and weekend coverage gaps; prospective families should verify current clinical staffing patterns and medication-management protocols.

    Staff culture appears divided. Many reviews describe a supportive, family-like atmosphere and managers who go above and beyond; at the same time, recurring comments reference high staff turnover, coordination issues, and instances of conduct concerns or inconsistent infection-control practices (for example, inconsistent mask use or lack of staff identification). These contrasts suggest variability between different shifts and leadership periods rather than a uniform culture across the facility.

    Facility operations such as dining, housekeeping, and laundry were also inconsistent in reviewers’ accounts. Several families praised menu variety and healthy options, but others reported cold or poorly presented meals and irregular hot-meal service. Cleanliness observations range from very clean and well-maintained to intermittent sanitation concerns; laundry handling and missing or damaged clothing were another frequent operational issue. Visitor experience is affected at times by restrictive visitation practices and limited parking availability.

    Management and administrative responsiveness emerge as a central pattern: positive local leadership and engaged administrators were singled out by multiple commenters, but there are also repeated complaints about corporate-level responsiveness, slow family communication, and financial-administration concerns. Given the mixed feedback, prospective residents and families should verify specific operational matters during a visit: current RN coverage and staffing ratios, medication-administration procedures, laundry and personal-item policies, meal service at mealtime, visitation rules, and what mechanisms are in place for family communication and incident escalation.

    Overall, the community offers clear strengths—especially in memory-care programming, activity engagement, and facility aesthetics—but the variability in staffing, clinical oversight, and operational consistency warrants careful, targeted inquiry before placement. Visiting during different times (including a weekend), observing mealtime and care routines, and asking for written policies on clinical coverage and laundry/housekeeping can help families assess whether the facility’s current practices meet their expectations.

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    Location

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    The Elms of Lynchburg is located at 2249 Murrell Rd, Lynchburg, VA, 24501.

    About The Elms of Lynchburg

    The Elms of Lynchburg sits on Murrell Road and offers senior living with several care levels, from independent living and assisted living to memory care and skilled nursing, all in one location, so residents can stay in the same community as their needs change, and the place does have a homelike feel that matches the Lynchburg area, and the staff are trained to help residents in a way that supports both freedom and safety, using personalized care plans, whether someone just needs help with daily tasks or has more advanced dementia. They've got a holistic approach to memory care, with staff using methods like validation therapy and reminiscence, along with behavior management, to keep people with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia comfortable and engaged, and they do work to keep routines calm and familiar. There are daily programs with things like social hours, group outings, guest entertainers, arts and crafts, movie nights, and fitness classes, plus special programs like Silver Strong for physical health, and there are resident-run activities and educational resources for people who like to stay busy or keep learning, and religious services, library access, and a range of outdoor and indoor spaces like walking paths, enclosed courtyards, and patios, along with a beauty salon, spa, game room, activity room, and even a movie theater. Residents have private rooms or semi-private ones, all with private bathrooms, TV, phone, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and kitchenettes if wanted, and rooms come furnished and ready to move in. Meals are prepared by professional chefs who accommodate allergies and special diets like low sodium or vegan, with a dining room for restaurant-style dining, and there are guest meals too, along with options for eating all day, so nobody needs to worry about missing a meal. On-site services include a pharmacy and therapy, housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning, and there's a concierge to help with various requests, and for those who can't get around, transportation is available for appointments or outings, with parking both for residents who still drive and visitors, and the location is close to bus lines. There's a 24-hour call system and emergency alert set-up, with supervision all day and night, so help's always nearby; nurses are present 12 to 16 hours daily for residents who need it, while medication management, bathing and dressing help, transfers, and incontinence care are available, and they support non-ambulatory residents too with lifts and specialized care. The staff use behavior management and are trained in dementia and memory care, so they can tailor support to different stages of aging, and there's skilled nursing care for people with more serious needs after surgery, injury, or illness, offering respite for families and caregivers. The campus is secure, with features for wheelchairs, full tubs, and easy access, and there's a real emphasis on dignity and making this feel like home. The Elms has a library with books, videos, and articles, plus a guide to more than 26,000 local and national programs for seniors, so residents and families can find help with things like equipment, legal planning, housing, social groups, technology, and transportation. The admission process involves a call or web visit, an appointment to tour, a written application, and a physical exam from each applicant's doctor. The goal at The Elms of Lynchburg is to help seniors stay active, safe, and comfortable, while supporting health, personal growth, and social life at every step.

    People often ask...

    The Elms of Lynchburg offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,180 per month.

    The Elms of Lynchburg offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 29 photos of The Elms of Lynchburg on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 2249 Murrell Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501.

    No, The Elms of Lynchburg 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 number52228
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    License class1yr
    Capacity61 residents
    Care servedAssisted Living, Special Care Un, Non-ambulatory
    ExpiresMarch 23rd, 2027
    Special certificationAssisted Living, Special Care Un, Non-Ambulatory
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    Inspection Reports

    14

    Reports

    20

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    1

    Years

    30 Mar 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies. The investigation did not support the allegations of non-compliance.
    24 Feb 2026Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies in hospice care coordination, TB screening, medication management, DNR documentation, private-pay assessments, and background checks.
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-450-D
    • 22VAC40-73-(3)-250-D
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-640-A
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-720-A
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-440-D
    • 22VAC40-73-(2)-40-B
    03 Feb 2026Inspection
    Investigated a complaint and found multiple deficiencies related to medication administration documentation, adherence to orders, and treatment documentation.
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-680-I
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-680-D
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-680-E
    03 Feb 2026Inspection
    Investigated an allegation of care-related non-compliance and cognitive impairment requirements; found no deficiencies.
    18 Nov 2025Inspection
    Multiple deficiencies found: incomplete documentation for a resident assessment and inadequate supervision leading to a resident elopement and wandering risks.
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-440-D
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-460-D
    18 Nov 2025Inspection
    Found deficiencies in medication administration documentation, adherence to prescriber orders, and communication about medications.
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-680-I
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-680-D
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-640-A
    18 Nov 2025Inspection
    Identified a barrier-crime background-check violation due to an employee with a barrier-crime conviction being associated with a criminal history record.
    • 22VAC40-90-(BC3)-40-D
    18 Nov 2025Inspection
    Investigated a complaint alleging inadequate supervision for a resident with dementia. Found deficiencies in supervising resident schedules, care, and activities and in wandering prevention.
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-460-D
    18 Nov 2025Inspection
    Found no deficiencies. The investigation did not support the self-reported non-compliance related to resident care and related services.
    23 Oct 2025Inspection
    Investigated a self-reported incident and cited deficiencies in medication administration documentation and adherence to physician orders.
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-680-I
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-680-D
    23 Oct 2025Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in following physician orders for medications and glucose testing, and in documenting related procedures.
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-680-D
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-680-E
    23 Oct 2025Inspection
    Investigated a self-reported incident related to resident care and found no deficiencies.
    23 Oct 2025Inspection
    Investigated a complaint alleging non-compliance and found no deficiencies.
    27 Aug 2025Inspection
    Found no deficiencies. Licensing requirements were met.

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