Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (67% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury is a 70-bed assisted living and skilled nursing community in Irvington, Virginia. It’s part of a non-profit continuing care retirement campus operated by Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, Inc., under church auspices. The facility accepts Medicare and private pay and serves residents in Lancaster County with assisted living, memory care, and respite care.
The state inspection record is exceptionally clean. Five inspections conducted between November 2021 and December 2024 produced zero deficiencies at every visit, against a Virginia average of 9.1 deficiencies per year. The latest visit, a December 2024 monitoring inspection, found full compliance across all reviewed areas. Similarly clear was the November 2023 renewal inspection conducted with 36 residents. No fines, enforcement actions, or complaint investigations are reported. CMS health inspection data covering three inspections since 2019 shows 14 total citations, ranked 15th of 86 Virginia nursing home, well below the 38.4 state average. Staffing stands out as a consistent strength. Total nursing hours reach 5 hours and 22 minutes per resident per day, placing the facility 13th of 85 Virginia skilled nursing facilities and 12 percent above the state average. Registered nurse hours are 1 hour and 27 minutes per resident per day, more than double Virginia’s average of 41 minutes, implying stronger clinical oversight 24/7. Weekend RN coverage runs 1 hour and 6 minutes per day, 136 percent above the state average.
Programs include a Life Enrichment Center, Residents’ Clinic, and fine dining through the Rappahannock Club.
Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury suits residents seeking long-term care in a quiet, rural CCRC with strong nursing oversight and a spotless compliance record. The average private-pay length of stay exceeds four years, reflecting a long-term resident profile. Families prioritizing RN presence and a clean inspection history will find this community among the stronger options in the region.
Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury is administered by Ms. Cynethia Davis.
In Virginia, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) perform the inspections required to maintain state and federal licensing.
Inspections
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 5 | 14 | This facility has 64% fewer total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (5 vs. VA avg 14).↓ 64% better |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Aug 2023
State average N/A
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 14 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
410 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 35 | 0 | 35 | 9,127 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 2,612 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,825 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,791 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,668 | 83 | 90% | 9.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 3 | 0 | 3 | 448 | 54 | 59% | 8.1 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 444 | 56 | 61% | 7.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 427 | 53 | 58% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 262 | 63 | 68% | 4.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 2 | 3 | 251 | 63 | 68% | 2.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 140 | 14 | 15% | 10 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 96 | 30 | 33% | 3.1 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 3 | 3% | 12 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
67% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
33% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 03/2024.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (67% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Estimated distance in miles from Irvington's city center to Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury's occupancy is 51%.
Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury is registered as a non-profit in VA.
Ms. Cynethia Davis is the administrator of Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury.
Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury has 70 beds.
Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury has had 5 recently reported deficiencies.
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