Best Retirement Community Near Daleville, VA | The Glebe

5 Reasons The Glebe is Ideal for Retirement

Imagine 65 acres of tranquility dotted with open spaces and mountain views all meticulously maintained. The Glebe exudes an otherworldly charm, where smiles are as common as sunshine. Friendly faces greet you at every turn, doors are held open with a kind gesture, and a genuine helpfulness permeates the atmosphere.

At The Glebe, we offer more than just stunning vistas and a place to live. We offer a vibrant tapestry of life, woven with possibilities and intention. And we’ve got five reasons why Blue Ridge Living at The Glebe should be a top contender in your search.

1. Worry-free living

No matter where you turn, you’ll find the finest hospitality, amenities, and opportunities to challenge yourself and have fun. Everything we do at The Glebe has one purpose: to enhance your well-being — in mind, body and spirit. Join a fitness class, unleash your creativity at the woodshop, run errands without having to leave campus and let us do the cooking.

A small sample of our amenities and hospitality services include:

  • Healthy restaurant-style dining
  • Recreational, cultural and social events
  • Putting green
  • Library
  • Wood working shop
  • Coffee and Bake Shop coming in 2025
  • On-site bank
  • Campus chapel
  • Billiards and game rooms
  • Business center
  • Beauty salon and barbershop
  • Thrift store
  • Fitness center and group exercise studio
  • Indoor saltwater swimming pool and jacuzzi

2. Life Care: A commitment to your well-being

Life Care, also known as a Life Plan Community or Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offers comprehensive care for your entire life journey. At The Glebe, you can maintain your independence while living comfortably in your Independent Living residence with our community services and amenities. Should your needs change, we can seamlessly transition you between Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing at our 5-star rated Health and Rehab Care Center — right here on campus in Daleville, Virginia.

The beauty of Life Care is its predictability. Your monthly fees remain largely unchanged, no matter where you’re living at The Glebe. You’ll simply be responsible for an additional two meals per day and any applicable ancillary charges. This financial stability allows you to focus on enjoying each stage of life with peace of mind.

3. Wellness

With a focus on wellness and prevention, our on-campus Health Clinic also makes it easy to keep up with routine checkups, lab tests and screenings. We even offer urgent care, and a licensed nurse is always on-call. Same-day appointments are available, and residents can use our pharmacy services for added convenience. Other wellness offerings also include:

  • Home health
  • Fitness center
  • Walking paths
  • Aquatic center

4. Roomy Accommodations

Discover your perfect fit at The Glebe, where you can find a variety of appealing, maintenance-free cottages and senior apartments near Roanoke. With breathtaking views of the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains from each of our 11 spacious floor plans, you’re sure to find a home that complements your style.

Each residence offers bright, open living spaces, beautiful features, and ample closet space. You can also personalize your new home to make it uniquely yours. Leave the mundane behind. Let us handle housekeeping, lawn care, and all maintenance, so you can focus on enjoying your active, independent lifestyle.

Step outside your door and breathe in the fresh mountain air as you’re surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. The Glebe’s idyllic location in Roanoke Valley offers the best of both worlds: stunning natural beauty and a thriving cultural scene — all just minutes away.

Brimming with natural wonders, sparkling lakes and a national historic landmark, Roanoke Valley is an outdoor lover’s paradise. Hike, bike, fish or go horseback riding. Or spend the day driving the Blue Ridge Parkway, tee off at one of nine area golf courses, or support local vendors at a nearby farmer’s market.

Lifelong learners and sports fans will also love The Glebe’s proximity to esteemed institutions like Virginia Tech, Roanoke College, Hollins University, Washington and Lee University, and Virginia Military Institute. Whatever your interests, there’s plenty to see and do around Daleville.

5. New spaces, new options

Residents often tell us why they love living at The Glebe. Now, we’re making the community even better. Let’s take a look at the new and improved dining venues, more parking, and new cottages for independent living.

  • We’re adding 22 new cottages. The new freestanding cottage homes will give you privacy, space, independence, and all the services, privileges, benefits, and amenities of The Glebe.
  • New dining at The Marketplace. We’re expanding and transforming the former cafe to create The Marketplace — a modern, casual dining experience with an expanded cooking line and grill, a fire deck pizza oven, a fresh salad bar, and grab-and- go items. We’re also adding more indoor seating and the option of al fresco dining with a covered patio featuring a stone fireplace.
  • New pub and tavern. Adjacent to The Marketplace you’ll find our new pub and tavern — a warm, welcoming spot to relax with friends, catch a game on the large-screen TV, or play a friendly game of billiards.
  • New coffee and bake shop. adjacent to our Allegheny dining room, you’ll be enticed by the aromas of fresh- brewed coffee and fresh-from-the-oven baked goods.
  • The Allegheny Room refresh. Our main dining room will receive an updated look and feel. Plus, we’re adding al fresco dining with full table service on the terrace.
  • Redecorating the Blue Ridge Room. The private dining room with a cozy fireplace and large windows will be available by reservation for special occasions and events.
  • New display kitchens in assisted living and healthcare. With new open-concept kitchens for made-to-order meals and snacks.
  • Expanded and redecorated community spaces with fresh new fabrics, lighting, textures, and accents that highlight the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge location.
  • Expanded Botetourt multipurpose room. Home to popular events including performances, dances, lifelong learning, and more, the Botetourt multipurpose room will get more seating and fresh finishes for an ever better flexible community space.
  • New gate house will create an enhanced entrance experience for both residents and visitors.

Our faith-based, nonprofit community is home to more than 200 people who tell us they moved here for an engaging, fulfilling and active lifestyle. Ready to experience the serenity and community spirit firsthand? Schedule a tour by filling out the request form to receive our brochure with your form submission.