The Robert E Lee Building sits right at 30 S Main St, Lexington, VA, and stands out with its big brick facade and wide balconies that give you a view of Main Street or the mountains, and you can just imagine sitting outside on the veranda, which some folks call the coolest in town, feeling a breeze and listening to the town go by. You'll see common spaces with leather chairs, a lobby that's got a chandelier, a living room with a couch, and dining rooms with sturdy tables and chairs, so there's always a spot to relax or chat with friends. When you walk around, you'll notice high ceilings, dark wood furniture, and restful guest rooms that have comfy beds, big bathrooms with glass showers, and plenty of space, and some rooms even have multiple beds, desks, televisions, kitchens, and, for those who need it, there are penthouse suites with living rooms, marble-tiled bathrooms, and jacuzzi tubs, which makes it more like a hotel than just senior housing. The building's got updated touches but keeps its old, historic charm, and with only 39 rooms and suites, it doesn't feel too crowded, but you can still expect a good amount of company.
There's a lot offered inside, like the Juniper Lounge patio, where you can have craft cocktails or seasonal food, or the wine bar and shop that's got over 100 bottles and six wines on tap, so there's plenty for folks who enjoy a nice evening drink, and the Rocca Bar Ristorante serves Italian dishes made from local farms and looks out onto Main Street, so meal times all have a special feel. Mornings bring a hot continental breakfast from the in-house cafe, and the restaurant staff serves guests through the day, making sure nobody needs to cook unless they want to, and there's an event space with a big ballroom in case anyone wants to celebrate a birthday or host a gathering. If keeping fit is important, there's a 24/7 gym with cardio machines, weights, and other exercise gear that residents can use anytime. Social activities fill up the calendar, and the routine stays lively with community events and chances for residents to keep engaged, mentally and socially.
The Robert E Lee Building serves as a senior living community, so it covers many care levels, including independent living for folks who want to keep their freedom but still have a hand nearby, and there's assisted living to help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, medication management, and meals, and there are memory care services for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, which means a safe setting with round-the-clock care and special programs to keep minds active. Skilled nursing is offered too, with medical help, wound care, and rehabilitation when needed, and respite care is an option for short stays or to give family members a break. Residents get to choose from several room options-standard, king, queen, double, or penthouse suites-depending on how much space or support they need, and families with kids will find that the guest rooms are set up to welcome them too.
There's friendly staff to help with anything from planning a meal to making sure residents are safe and supported, and guidance from local senior living advisors if you're not sure what level of help is right, and you'll notice a focus on nutritious meals, clean spaces, and keeping up with care that's won a few awards like Best of Senior Living and All-Star, though nobody ought to expect things to be perfect. The facility is tied in with Kendal Lexington for continuing care and has amenities and services similar to those in other nearby communities, so you'll find home health support, hospice, assisted living, and nursing care as needed. The whole place aims to let seniors enjoy an active, maintenance-free life, and get the help they need when they need it, whether they're independent or need more hands-on attention.
