Runk & Pratt at Leesville Road is an assisted living and memory care community located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The facility offers residential accommodations and care services for seniors, providing specialized support for those who require assistance with daily living activities as well as those living with Alzheimer’s disease and related memory impairments. Residents have access to restaurant-style dining, regularly scheduled social activities, wellness programs, and a variety of communal spaces designed to foster comfort and engagement.
The primary care offered at Runk & Pratt at Leesville Road centers on assisted living, with staff available to help with full assistance in bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Medication management is available, and care plans are individualized to match each resident’s evolving needs. For residents with memory loss, the community operates as a memory care–only environment with secured access and spaces purposefully designed to accommodate cognitive impairment and provide enhanced safety. Memory care includes specialized programming, therapeutic activities, and tailored support for those experiencing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The facility’s team is trained to handle incontinence care, ambulatory care, and diabetes management, coordinating with outside providers for podiatry and accepting residents with certain psychiatric needs when appropriate.
A therapy room is available for residents, supporting rehabilitative and ongoing therapy needs in collaboration with external therapy providers when necessary. There is a structured activities calendar with various events, outings, and opportunities for socialization intended to help residents remain active and engaged. Reviewers consistently note the effort to maintain regular and meaningful communication with families, including weekly updates about residents’ status and well-being.
While residents and families frequently highlight the community’s friendly staff, strong resident-staff relationships, cleanliness, and inviting campus, some concerns have been raised regarding staffing levels and training, particularly in memory care. Some families have reported inconsistent response times to resident needs and gaps in communication related to specific medical or urgent events. However, most reports describe the staff as compassionate and attentive, and many families appreciate the facility’s flexibility as resident needs change. No major recent expansions or developments have been announced as of 2024.
Costs at this community start at $2,153 and range up to $6,308. The average price in the community is $4,230, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,643. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
