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.
