4.4(46 ratings)· Charlottesville average: 4.3
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Families generally describe Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge as a welcoming, well-kept community with strong reviews overall. Praise centers on the staff's friendliness, scenic mountain views, and attractive grounds, though a couple of reviewers noted moments of staff stress or curtness.
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Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge is a senior living community in Charlottesville, Virginia offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 46 reviews.
Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Charlottesville, Virginia, with a licensed capacity of 27 residents. The campus includes cottages, spacious apartments, and a main building with recreational amenities.
Families consistently praise the grounds and setting, particularly the landscaping, walking paths, gardens, and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The dining experience draws specific mention for quality. Staff friendliness appears regularly in positive reviews, though one family noted that some staff members seemed stressed during their visit. The community offers extensive common spaces including a library, card game tables, and a pool room.
The community holds a 4.4 out of 5 Google rating based on 46 reviews. One family wrote, "This is not your average CCRC," reflecting a sense that the community stands apart in the local market, though experiences vary and interactions with individual staff members have been inconsistent.
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Help Me Choose4.4overall · 46 ratings combined
4.4★ on Google (46)
Ryan Walker
Mar 2026
My crew and I came to do work in one of the buildings and were greeted by a very unfriendly gate lady. Immediately demanding and very rude. I completely understood needing all of our information to get into the gate, but she was very demeaning.
Kristopher Jordy
Nov 2024
Nice campus, friendly staff, happy residents, and beautiful views. This is not your average CCRC!
Spencer Lambert
Nov 2024
We went to have dinner with some dear friends, and I must say, I was remarkably impressed with everything about this place. The grounds are beautiful, gorgeous landscaping and lovely walking paths. The main building is amazing — community rooms, a library, tables for card games, even a room for pool players! And the dinner was terrific. But most of all, the staff here is incredibly friendly, helpful, and gracious. I’ve visited quite a few retirement communities and not one of them could hold a candle to this one.
Lauren
Jul 2023
One of the top retirement homes in the area. Nice staff, spacious apartments & fantastic views of the blue ridge mountains.
Pat Kashtock
Jun 2022
The grounds are quite pretty. The gardens that they have for the residents are lovely. The cottages appear cute, and adequate. I love the hilly environment. It has definitely grown since the last time we were there which was many years ago. The only thing I noticed was that some of the staff seemed very stressed and that made things a little uncomfortable.
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 28 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 8, 2026
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 8, 2026
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 8, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2026
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2026
Provide appropriate foot care.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2026
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 18, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 18, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 18, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 18, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 18, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 18, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 18, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 18, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 9, 2021
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 24, 2019
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 24, 2019
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 24, 2019
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 24, 2019
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 24, 2019
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 24, 2019
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge is located at 250 Pantops Mountain Rd in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Families generally describe Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge as a welcoming, well-kept community with strong reviews overall. Praise centers on the staff's friendliness, scenic mountain views, and attractive grounds, though a couple of reviewers noted moments of staff stress or curtness.
Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 28 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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