Westminster Canterbury is a retirement community where individuals and couples live in apartments or cottages, including Riverside Apartments, Woods Edge Apartments, Brookhaven Apartments, Creekside Apartments, and a Cottages community with two-bedroom homes that range from 1,390 to 1,700 square feet, and people seem to like the independence that comes with these living options, but when someone needs more support, they have Hearthside Assisted Living specifically for folks who need help with daily activities and don't need full nursing care, and if more advanced care becomes necessary, Drinkard Healthcare Center provides skilled nursing with a neighborhood design including separate spaces for living, dining, and activities, while their Memory Support Center focuses on residents with memory problems and dementia, offering dedicated attention and support. There's also a Rehab Center for people who need short-term therapy or rehabilitation, and Templeton Wellness Center is there too, providing fitness classes, wellness programs, and spaces that put health and safety first, along with a Nature Trail outside that's easy for all abilities to enjoy, with a stream, benches, and a gazebo to rest under when the weather's nice.
Residents here have meals provided, all utilities covered, weekly housekeeping, linen service, regular maintenance, and healthcare services, and the staff focuses on supporting personal preferences through their Person-Directed Living philosophy, which means everyone gets a say in how they're cared for, so you don't feel like you're just a number. The facility's called Westminster-Canterbury of Lynchburg, Inc., and they've been at this for almost 40 years, guided by Episcopal and Presbyterian Church values and principles, which many find comforting, and they stick close to regulatory standards and emergency preparedness guidelines, especially for the assisted living and nursing parts. For those who need financial support, Medicaid and Medicare programs get special attention when it comes to health services, and Lindsey Camden, the Healthcare Coordinator, helps people figure out their options.
There's a focus on keeping people involved, with activities like live music, life enrichment programs, Happy Hour, and different fitness classes-not to mention online communities on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for those who like to stay connected that way. People can use care locator tools, get senior care resources, and find help through the Virginia Center for Assisted Living and support services managed by the Vice President of Health Services, who oversees assisted living, nursing, skilled nursing, and all the other care levels. The community has about 19, 62, 86, and 62 beds in various sections, covering needs from assisted living to skilled nursing. Their person-centered approach means they focus on well-being and individual interests, trying to make life comfortable and fulfilling for everyone. With different residences and programs aimed at each stage of aging, Westminster Canterbury aims to provide support no matter where someone is in life's journey, letting people enjoy a vibrant, safe, and supportive place to call home.
