Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Home Care, Hospice Care, Independent Living & Memory Care · Lynchburg, VA

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Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Home Care, Hospice Care, Independent Living & Memory Care · Lynchburg, VA

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501 V.e.s. Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503 View map

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Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg accepts Medicare and private pay.

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Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg is a not-for-profit Life Plan community operated by a church in Lynchburg, Virginia, offering assisted living, rehabilitation services, skilled nursing, and respite care. Administered by Lori Sweeney, this 78-bed community holds CARF accreditation, a nationally recognized standard in aging services, along with a Gold Award for Best Retirement Community and a 5-star inspection rating, placing it among the more highly credentialed providers in Central Virginia. 54 of 78 beds are currently occupied, representing an approximately 69% occupancy rate, which indicates moderate availability.

The assisted living component has undergone 5 state inspections, fewer than the Virginia average of 14, which aligns with a more recent presence in the inspection dataset. All of which resulted in cited violations, representing a 100% rate, higher than the state average of 64.3%. However, the total number of deficiencies is 12, well below the statewide average of 32, suggesting that findings were generally limited. Common issues have included documentation accuracy, particularly related to uniform assessment instruments, medication administration practices, adherence to care plans, and certain physical environment safety items. Additionally, there are no records of complaint investigations, fines, or license suspensions. With this regulatory history, families are encouraged to consider the consistent citation pattern alongside the relatively low number of total deficiencies and the community’s accreditation status.

Rehabilitation services, short-term recovery programs, licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants, and respite care are offered, alongside a Community Life program that supports engagement and social connection. The not-for-profit model and CARF accreditation also reflect a mission-driven approach with an emphasis on quality oversight and long-term care planning. As a Life Plan community, it is structured to support residents as their needs change over time.

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg is an ideal option for older adults and families who value nonprofit governance, clinical support, and a full continuum of care under one roof. Its accreditation and recognition provide added assurance for those seeking a community with established standards and rehabilitation-focused services, particularly for those transitioning from hospital care or planning for long-term stability.

Facility Direct Line (434) 386-3500

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

6h 46m per day

vs avg

0 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +308% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	1h 7m per day	▲ 63% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	1h 15m per day	▲ 25% State avg: 1h 0m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	3h 30m per day	▲ 66% State avg: 2h 7m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	5h 40m per day	▲ 71% State avg: 3h 19m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	20m per day	▲ 308% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	51m per day	▲ 81% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

214 days

78-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 8 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

69%

Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%

Occupied beds

54 / 78

Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

Gold For Best Retirement Community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusActive

ExpirationJanuary 28, 2026 Expired

AccreditationsCARF

Inspection Rating5-star rating

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg is administered by Lori Sweeney.

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

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Since 2020 · 6 years of data 12 deficiencies 5 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. Virginia state average

Overall vs. VA average

Latest Inspection April 28, 2025 Monitoring

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	VA Average	vs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	12	32	This facility has 63% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (12 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 63% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2020.	2	5.3	This facility has 62% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2 vs. VA avg 5.3).↓ 62% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	2.4	2.3	This facility has 4% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2.4 vs. VA avg 2.3).↑ 4% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	VA Average	vs. VA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	5	14	This facility has 64% fewer total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (5 vs. VA avg 14).↓ 64% better
Inspections with violations Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.	5	9	This facility has 44% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (5 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 44% better
Inspection violation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.	100%	64%	This facility has 36 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (100% vs. VA avg 64%).↑ 36% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

April 28, 2025 inspection found 2 deficiencies involving incomplete private pay uniform assessment instruments and insufficient medication aide PRN orders.
Multiple inspections since 2020 repeatedly cited incomplete uniform assessment instruments and medication administration errors by medication aides.
January 5, 2024 inspection found 1 deficiency for missing fire and emergency evacuation details on posted drawings near elevators.

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Inspections since 2019

Total health inspections 3

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Feb 2023

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

State average N/A

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 6 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

6 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A

Citations history (last 7 years)

Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 08, 2023

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Feb 08, 2023

Corrected

Administration moderate citation May 05, 2021

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation May 05, 2021

Corrected

Top deficiency categories

Resident Rights 1 deficiency (17%)

Quality of Life & Care 1 deficiency (17%)

Administration 1 deficiency (17%)

Pharmacy Services 1 deficiency (17%)

Total staff 150

Employees 148

Contractors 2

Staff to resident ratio 1.92 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 61

Average shift 8.5 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 47,774

Nursing staff breakdown

7.8 hours

8.8 hours

8.9 hours

Contractor staffing

570 contractor hours this quarter

Feeding Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	70	0	70	23,884	92	100%	8.9
Licensed Practical Nurse	26	0	26	7,029	92	100%	8.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	11	0	11	3,935	92	100%	9
Registered Nurse	17	0	17	3,254	92	100%	7.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	5	0	5	2,337	69	75%	7.5
RN Director of Nursing	3	0	3	1,553	89	97%	10.3
Speech Language Pathologist	4	0	4	1,326	66	72%	7.4
Mental Health Service Worker	2	0	2	950	65	71%	7.9
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	496	62	67%	8
Administrator	1	0	1	480	60	65%	8
Other Social Services Staff	1	0	1	424	54	59%	7.9
Feeding Assistant	0	1	1	420	53	58%	7.9
Qualified Social Worker	1	0	1	419	61	66%	6.9
Physical Therapy Aide	1	0	1	397	59	64%	6.7
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	377	59	64%	6.4
Nurse Aide in Training	2	0	2	256	32	35%	8
Medical Director	0	1	1	150	50	54%	3
Physical Therapy Assistant	2	0	2	88	24	26%	3.5

70 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

26 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

11 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 100%

17 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

5 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 75%

3 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 97%

4 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 72%

2 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 71%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 67%

1 Administrator

% of Days 65%

1 Other Social Services Staff

% of Days 59%

1 Feeding Assistant

% of Days 58%

1 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 66%

1 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 64%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 64%

2 Nurse Aide in Training

% of Days 35%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 54%

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 26%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 5.0

51% better than State average

State average: 10.1

Functional decline score 12.2

38% better than State average

State average: 19.7

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 7.1%

58% better than State average

State average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened 9.4%

52% better than State average

State average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 20.1%

11% better than State average

State average: 22.6%

Falls with Major Injury 3.7%

In line with State average

State average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.9%

28% better than State average

State average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 1.5%

Lost Too Much Weight 0.9%

85% better than State average

State average: 5.9%

Depressive Symptoms 4.6%

69% better than State average

State average: 14.9%

Antipsychotic Use 17.8%

39% worse than State average

State average: 12.9%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

10% better than State average

State average: 91.3%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

6% better than State average

State average: 94.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 1.15

21% better than State average

State average: 1.46

ED visits per 1,000 days 1.64

16% worse than State average

State average: 1.41

Short-stay resident measures

Average

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

33% better than State average

State average: 74.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

36% better than State average

State average: 73.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 24.6%

12% worse than State average

State average: 22.0%

Emergency department visits 15.8%

35% worse than State average

State average: 11.7%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 79.5%

48% better than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 45.3%

10% worse than State average

State average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

50% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Total residents 78

Medicare

17.9% of residents

Medicaid

3.8% of residents

Private pay or other

78.2% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 143.1% ↑ 42.1pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$23.1M ↓ ~$1.5M vs 2022

Payroll Costs $19.0M ↑ ~$1.0M vs 2022

Operating Margin -188.7% ↑ 2.4pp vs 2022

Financial Performance

Net patient revenue Operating expenses Net patient income

Salaries Wage Costs Contract Labor

Medicare Medicaid Private Pay/Other

Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	94.9%	101.6%	106.0%	104.4%	100.5%	104.3%	100.0%	101.1%	106.9%	101.8%	101.0%	143.1%
Beds	105	105	105	105	105	105	105	105	105	105	105	78
Net Income	-$2,505,990	$5,364,777	$1,681,203	$1,874,870	$1,472,425	$3,056,645	$4,446,560	$2,020,566	$593,179	$1,854,599	-$293,789	$6,521,814
Gross Revenue	$25,425,781	$25,249,908	$10,119,671	$10,093,306	$11,201,095	$11,958,943	$11,551,965	$10,755,879	$12,432,733	$10,967,211	$12,836,912	$13,460,257
Operating Expenses	$26,194,575	$18,809,119	$24,491,556	$24,924,977	$25,968,396	$26,897,687	$26,721,743	$28,587,471	$31,853,303	$32,786,239	$32,900,578	$35,282,974
Net Patient Income	-$2,877,656	$4,868,026	-$15,762,263	-$16,084,787	-$16,055,342	-$16,093,248	-$16,508,954	-$18,830,714	-$20,815,674	-$22,914,964	-$21,596,324	-$23,060,385
Net Patient Revenue	$23,316,919	$23,677,145	$8,729,293	$8,840,190	$9,913,054	$10,804,439	$10,212,789	$9,756,757	$11,037,629	$9,871,275	$11,304,254	$12,222,589
Payroll Costs	$13,011,494	$12,613,428	$12,183,585	$12,584,954	$13,483,364	$13,943,910	$14,537,782	$16,092,808	$16,857,133	$17,515,254	$17,945,806	$18,981,052
Operating Margin %	-12.3%	20.6%	-180.6%	-182.0%	-162.0%	-149.0%	-161.7%	-193.0%	-188.6%	-232.1%	-191.1%	-188.7%
Medicare %	30.0%	31.6%	28.4%	24.9%	23.0%	25.8%	22.7%	17.7%	14.7%	12.3%	14.1%	14.2%
Medicaid %	10.2%	9.0%	10.4%	9.9%	8.8%	9.4%	8.1%	12.3%	10.0%	8.2%	5.7%	3.7%
Private %	59.8%	59.3%	61.2%	65.3%	68.2%	64.7%	69.2%	70.0%	75.2%	79.5%	80.2%	82.1%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$639	$608	$215	$221	$257	$270	$267	$252	$269	$253	$292	$300
Cost/Day	$718	$483	$603	$623	$672	$673	$698	$738	$775	$840	$850	$866
Avg Length of Stay	79.4 days	100.8 days	109.5 days	81.9 days	86.1 days	73.9 days	86.1 days	120.0 days	163.7 days	235.4 days	174.3 days	214.5 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.

Net patient revenue

$12.2M

Net patient income

-$23.1M

Nonprofit Church Related

Net patient revenue

$12.2M

Net patient income

-$23.1M

Other income

$24.4M

Payroll costs

$19.0M 155.3% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$16.3M

Total costs

$35.3M

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (50% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 10 - 11 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 49%

Private pay 50%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 38%

Private pay 62%

Medicaid 1%

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Is Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg in a walkable area?

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

When does Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg's license expires on January 28, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg?

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg's occupancy is 69%.

Does Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg on this page.

Does Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg is registered as a non-profit in VA.

Who is the administrator of Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg?

Lori Sweeney is the administrator of Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg.

How many beds does Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg have?

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg has 78 beds.

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Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg

Overview of Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg

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About this community

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2019

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)

Citations history (last 7 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

70 Certified Nursing Assistant

26 Licensed Practical Nurse

11 Clinical Nurse Specialist

17 Registered Nurse

5 Respiratory Therapy Technician

3 RN Director of Nursing

4 Speech Language Pathologist

2 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Administrator

1 Other Social Services Staff

1 Feeding Assistant

1 Qualified Social Worker

1 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

2 Nurse Aide in Training

1 Medical Director

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

CCRC

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

Admissions

Discharges

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