Westminster-Canterbury of Lynchburg Inc
501 Ves Rd · Lynchburg, VA · 24503 · 4343863500
80 certified beds Non profit - Church related Part of a CCRC
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.87 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.12 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.67 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 14% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 5, 2021
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected May 21, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2021
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Corrected May 21, 2021 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2021
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 21, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2019
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected June 21, 2019 · Resident Rights
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495120 · certified since July 14, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.