Lexington, Virginia, is located on I-81 in the central part of the Shenandoah Valley of southwest Virginia, 45 minutes north of Roanoke, VA and equal distance to Charlottesville, VA, home of the University of Virginia. Located only 190 miles south of Washington, DC and 140 miles south of Richmond, VA, Lexington is a lovely small college town home to Virginia Military Institute and Washington & Lee University. There are several historical attractions in the area as well, including Natural Bridge, one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World. Along with local artisans and ballet or dance, the Virginia Horse Center attracts horse lovers from all over the country to the nationally recognized equestrian events. The area has a strong sense of community with superior schools and access to many cultural and outdoor activities. 

Nestled in the southern Shenandoah Valley, between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountain ranges, Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital, an accredited, 25-bed critical access hospital, is the primary healthcare provider, serving the communities of Lexington, Buena Vista, and the surrounding Rockbridge County. The recently renovated state-of-the-art medical facility blends modern technology with comfort and cutting edge equipment with small town hospitality.