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 #231 / 388Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 231st out of 388 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 #463 / 573Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 463rd out of 573 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
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) 2 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (23% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (7% below)
• Total deficiencies (15% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (37% above) 2 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (23% below)
• 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 |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.7 | 2.2 | This facility has 23% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (1.7 vs. NC avg 2.2).↓ 23% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 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 |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- June 11, 2025 follow-up found unresolved fire safety and ventilation deficiencies, including missing wiring diagrams, corroded sprinkler heads, and exhaust fans blowing air incorrectly.
- May 8, 2025 biennial follow-up cited six fire safety and physical plant issues, such as magnetic locks re-locking prematurely, fire doors not latching, and non-functioning bathroom exhaust fans.
- May 8, 2025 complaint follow-up confirmed prior deficiencies were corrected with no further action required at that time.
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
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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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Compare Assisted Living around Roxboro
The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.
| Roxboro Assisted Living | AL | Roxboro | 120
Facility
120
NC AVG
72
Rank
#36 / 388 | No |
1
Facility
1
NC AVG
33
Rank
#538 / 573 | 81.00/200
Facility
81.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#293 / 321 | 23 | 82.6%
Facility
82.6%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#212 / 333 | - | |
| The Canterbury House | AL RC | Roxboro | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
72
Rank
#231 / 388 | No |
9
Facility
9
NC AVG
33
Rank
#463 / 573 | 0.00/200
Facility
0.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#305 / 321 | 31 | 83.9%
Facility
83.9%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#230 / 333 | - | |
| Roxboro Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | AL HOS NH PC RC SNF | Roxboro (Madison Park) | - | No |
32
Facility
32
NC AVG
33
Rank
#289 / 573 | - | - | - | - | Private / Semi Private Rooms |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina
The Canterbury House is located in Roxboro, North Carolina.
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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.
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.
What is the phone number of The Canterbury House?
(336) 330-0108 will put you in contact with the team at The Canterbury House.
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