Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Home Care, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Lynchburg, VA
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Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Home Care, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Lynchburg, VA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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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.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 66.3% Above VA avg. ▲ 66.3% Above VA avg.VA average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 80.2% Above VA avg. ▲ 80.2% Above VA avg.VA average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 102.4% Above VA avg. ▲ 102.4% Above VA avg.VA average: 2.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 3.9% Above VA avg. ▲ 3.9% Above VA avg.VA average: 3.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs Virginia averages

Rank #2 / 70Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 70 homes we track in Virginia for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Virginia average, with a ranking across 70 Virginia facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia 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.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 2nd out of 70 homes we track in Virginia for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

6h 59m

87% above state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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 20m
+96% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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 29m
+48% State avg: 1h 0m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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.
4h 10m
+97% State avg: 2h 7m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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.
6h 38m
+100% State avg: 3h 19m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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.
21m
+328% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info 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.
49m
+73% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 28m per day

All 6 underlying metrics are above the state average

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 78 Rank #222 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 222nd out of 365 homes we track in Virginia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Virginia 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 Virginia 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #412 / 434Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 412th out of 434 homes we track in Virginia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Virginia 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 Virginia 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.
8 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #171 / 293Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 171st out of 293 homes we track in Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 293. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia 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.
69% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
54 / 78
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
214 days

About this community

Awards

Gold For Best Retirement Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationJanuary 28, 2028
AccreditationsCARF
Inspection Rating5-star rating

Ownership & Operating Entity

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg is administered by Lori Sweeney.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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Inspection History

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.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 12 deficiencies 5 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (63% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (11% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1232 This facility has 63% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia nursing home (12 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 63% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.42.7 This facility has 11% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia nursing home (2.4 vs. VA avg 2.7).↓ 11% better

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

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 514 This facility has had 64% fewer total inspections than the Virginia average (5 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 64% fewer

CMS Health Inspection History

Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.

Inspections Since 2019 · 7 years of data
Total health inspections 3

State average 4.2


Last Health inspection on Feb 2023

Total health citations
6 Rank #2 / 69Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 69 homes we track in Virginia for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Virginia State average, with a ranking across all 69 VA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia 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.

State average 38.4

Citations per inspection
2 Rank #1 / 69Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 69 homes we track in Virginia for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Virginia mean across 69 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia 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.

State average 8.93


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
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.4


Serious health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 1

0 critical citations State average: 0.4

0 serious citations State average: 1

6 moderate citations State average: 36.3

0 minor citations State average: 0.8
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

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 150
Employees 148
Contractors 2
Staff to resident ratio 1.92 : 1
15% more staff per resident than Virginia average
Virginia average ratio: 1.67 : 1 Virginia average ratio: 1.67 : 1See full Virginia ranking
Avg staff/day 61
Average shift 8.5 hours
6% better than Virginia average
Virginia average: 8 hours Virginia average shift: 8 hoursSee full Virginia ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 47,774

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 17 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 26 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 26
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.8 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 70 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 70
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

1.2%

570 contractor hours this quarter

Feeding Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant7007023,88492100%8.9
Licensed Practical Nurse260267,02992100%8.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist110113,93592100%9
Registered Nurse170173,25492100%7.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician5052,3376975%7.5
RN Director of Nursing3031,5538997%10.3
Speech Language Pathologist4041,3266672%7.4
Mental Health Service Worker2029506571%7.9
Nurse Practitioner1014966267%8
Administrator1014806065%8
Other Social Services Staff1014245459%7.9
Feeding Assistant0114205358%7.9
Qualified Social Worker1014196166%6.9
Physical Therapy Aide1013975964%6.7
Occupational Therapy Aide1013775964%6.4
Nurse Aide in Training2022563235%8
Medical Director0111505054%3
Physical Therapy Assistant202882426%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%

Penalties and fines

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.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 5.0
51% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 10.1

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 12.2
38% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 19.7

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.1%
58% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 9.4%
52% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 20.1%
11% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 22.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.7%
In line with Virginia average

Virginia average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.9%
28% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 1.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.9%
85% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 5.9%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.6%
69% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 14.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.8%
39% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 12.9%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
10% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 91.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 94.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.15
21% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 1.46

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.64
16% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 1.41

Short-stay resident measures
Average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
33% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 74.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
36% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 73.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 24.6%
12% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 22.0%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 15.8%
35% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 11.7%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 79.5%
48% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 45.3%
10% worse than Virginia average

Virginia 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

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 78
Medicare
14
17.9% of residents
Medicaid
3
3.8% of residents
Private pay or other
61
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.

Finances and operations

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

Nonprofit
Church Related
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$12.2M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$23.1M
Nonprofit Church Related
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$12.2M Rank #48 / 69Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th out of 69 homes we track in Virginia. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Virginia average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$23.1M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$24.4M
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #9 / 69Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 69 homes we track in Virginia. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Virginia average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$19.0M 155.3% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #2 / 69Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 69 homes we track in Virginia. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Virginia average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Virginia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$16.3M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$35.3M

Who this home usually serves

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.

Admissions
214 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 49%
Private pay 50%
Discharges
143 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 38%
Private pay 62%
Medicaid 1%

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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Virginia average is: 76.3% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Harrisonburg
91
Facility 91
VA AVG 96
Rank #177 / 365
80.2%
Facility 80.2%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #103 / 293
+13%
4.72
Facility 4.72
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #29 / 70
-64%+26%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 74
9
Facility 9
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #5 / 69
3.0
Facility 3.0
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #4 / 69
-73-
88
Facility 88
VA AVG 45
Rank #20 / 434
Richard Morin
$11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG $19.9M
Rank #49 / 69
$13.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG $11.3M
Rank #19 / 69
122.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 122.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG 76.3%
Rank #4 / 69
495387
Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg
NH
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
SNF
Lynchburg
78
Facility 78
VA AVG 96
Rank #222 / 365
69.2%
Facility 69.2%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #171 / 293
-2%
6.99
Facility 6.99
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #2 / 70
+17%+87%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 74
6
Facility 6
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #2 / 69
2.0
Facility 2.0
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #1 / 69
-54-
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 45
Rank #412 / 434
Westminster-Canterbury Of Lynchburg, Inc
$12.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $12.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
VA AVG $19.9M
Rank #48 / 69
$19.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $19.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
VA AVG $11.3M
Rank #9 / 69
155.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 155.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
VA AVG 76.3%
Rank #2 / 69
495120
Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads
NH
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
PC
SNF
Falls Church
500
Facility 500
VA AVG 96
Rank #1 / 365
61.8%
Facility 61.8%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #204 / 293
-13%
5.59
Facility 5.59
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #13 / 70
+152%+49%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 74
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #20 / 69
5.3
Facility 5.3
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #22 / 69
-309-
65
Facility 65
VA AVG 45
Rank #81 / 434
Donald Calloway
$47.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $47.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
VA AVG $19.9M
Rank #2 / 69
$29.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $29.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
VA AVG $11.3M
Rank #2 / 69
62.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 62.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
VA AVG 76.3%
Rank #15 / 69
495171
Windsormeade Williamsburg, Pinnacle Living
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Williamsburg
32
Facility 32
VA AVG 96
Rank #335 / 365
84.4%
Facility 84.4%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #76 / 293
+19%
5.73
Facility 5.73
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #12 / 70
+48%+53%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 74
9
Facility 9
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #5 / 69
3.0
Facility 3.0
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #4 / 69
-27-
80
Facility 80
VA AVG 45
Rank #45 / 434
Virginia United Methodist Homes Of Williamsburg, Inc
$23.6MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility $23.6MFiscal year ending 05/2024
VA AVG $19.9M
Rank #25 / 69
$10.0MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 05/2024
VA AVG $11.3M
Rank #35 / 69
42.5%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility 42.5%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
VA AVG 76.3%
Rank #56 / 69
495402
Brandermill Woods Healthcare Communities
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Midlothian
91
Facility 91
VA AVG 96
Rank #177 / 365
60.4%
Facility 60.4%
VA AVG 71%
Rank #211 / 293
-15%
5.32
Facility 5.32
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #19 / 70
+17%+42%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 74
7
Facility 7
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #3 / 69
2.3
Facility 2.3
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #2 / 69
-55-
4
Facility 4
VA AVG 45
Rank #429 / 434
Frasier Brickhouse
$29.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $29.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
VA AVG $19.9M
Rank #14 / 69
$11.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $11.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
VA AVG $11.3M
Rank #25 / 69
40.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 40.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
VA AVG 76.3%
Rank #60 / 69
495183

Frequently Asked Questions about Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg

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, 2028.

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.

Are pets allowed at Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg?

No, Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg has a no-pet policy.

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.

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