The Canterbury House
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Roxboro, NC
The Canterbury House
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Roxboro, NC
Overview of The Canterbury House
Located on Leasburg Road in Roxboro, North Carolina, The Canterbury House serves older adults in Person County. The single-story community offers assisted living and respite care across 60 beds. It supports residents who need help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and meals. The care approach also encourages as much independence as each resident can comfortably maintain.
The community is in a car-dependent area where most errands require a vehicle. Nearby walkable options are limited, so families should plan for driving when visiting or handling needs. Since assisted living homes differ in services and amenities, an in-person visit is a helpful next step.
Touring is a good way for families to see what The Canterbury House offers beyond the basics. Families get an up-close look at the rooms, dining areas, and daily activities. This can also help them get a better sense of the care philosophy and daily setting.
Fire safety and physical plant maintenance issues have been the repeated focus of state inspections. These include fire alarm documentation, equipment maintenance, and ventilation system operation. Those shortcomings have been addressed earlier.
60-bed community Rank #230 / 387Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 230th out of 387 homes we track in North Carolina for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other North Carolina facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 9 / 100 Rank #462 / 536Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 462nd out of 536 homes we track in North Carolina for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across North Carolina facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
StatusActive
CountyPerson
License NumberHAL-073-018
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactKeith McGahan, Registered Agent (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)
Inspection History
In North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation conducts unannounced surveys to ensure nursing and adult care homes meet safety standards.
Since 2015 · 11 years of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
53 deficiencies
31 inspections
0 penalties
26 inspections with deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the North Carolina state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2015 vs. North Carolina state average
Overall vs. NC average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (15% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (37% above) 1 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (7% below)
• Total deficiencies (15% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (37% above) 1 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (7% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 53 | 46 | This facility has 15% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (53 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 15% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 31 | 21 | This facility has had 48% more total inspections than the North Carolina average (31 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 48% more |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 26 | 19 | This facility has 37% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (26 vs. NC avg 19).↑ 37% worse |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 84% | 90% | This facility has 6 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (84% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 6% better |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near The Canterbury House
1.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Roxboro's city center to The Canterbury House's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.7 miles to nearest hospital (Sleep Lab-Person Memorial Hospital)
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Info below is compiled from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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NC DHSR Star Rating (0–4 stars). Issued by North Carolina's Division of Health Service Regulation based on annual facility inspections. Stars reflect overall compliance with state health and safety rules - 4 stars requires scores of 100+ on two consecutive annual inspections. Ratings can change between inspections if new violations or licensure actions occur.
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DHSR Quality Score (/200). Each annual inspection starts at a base of 100 points. Facilities earn demerit points for violations and citations, and merit points for correcting issues, maintaining resident/family councils, sprinkler systems, and other quality programs. The "/200" display reflects the two most recent annual inspections combined - giving a longer-term view of compliance trends rather than a single snapshot.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Roxboro Assisted Living | AL | Roxboro | 120
Facility
120
NC AVG
72
Rank
#35 / 387 | No | - | 81.00/200
Facility
81.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#293 / 321 | 23 | 83%
Facility
83%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#218 / 333 | - | |
| The Canterbury House | AL RC | Roxboro | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
72
Rank
#230 / 387 | No |
9
Facility
9
NC AVG
36
Rank
#462 / 536 | 0.00/200
Facility
0.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#305 / 321 | 31 | 84%
Facility
84%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#234 / 333 | - | |
| Roxboro Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | AL HOS NH PC RC SNF | Roxboro (Madison Park) | - | No |
32
Facility
32
NC AVG
36
Rank
#289 / 536 | - | - | - | - | Private / Semi Private Rooms |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina
The Canterbury House is located in Roxboro, North Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Canterbury House
Is The Canterbury House in a walkable area?
The Canterbury House has a walk score of 9. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of The Canterbury House?
According to NC state health department records, The Canterbury House's license number is HAL-073-018.
Are pets allowed at The Canterbury House?
No, The Canterbury House has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does The Canterbury House have?
The Canterbury House has 60 beds.
Has The Canterbury House had any deficiencies?
The Canterbury House has had 53 reported deficiencies since 2015 according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
Are there photos of The Canterbury House?
Yes — there are 4 photos of The Canterbury House in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Canterbury House?
The Canterbury House is located at 1284 Leasburg Rd, Roxboro, NC 27574.
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