An upscale senior community in Charlottesville, VA

The Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Lifestyle.

You’ll enjoy a premier retirement experience at Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge. We offer distinctive retirement homes, from beautiful apartments with stunning views of the mountains to lovely cottages with sunrooms and fireplaces. We take care of the maintenance, repairs and light housekeeping, leaving you with more worry-free leisure time.

You’ll have a choice of four unique restaurants, offering everything from casual pub fare to gourmet five-star dining created from the freshest local ingredients.

You’ll experience active senior living at Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge. Stay intellectually active though our art classes, lecturers, speakers and cultural outings. You’ll keep physically active in our health and fitness classes. You can swim laps in our heated indoor pool, work out on state-of-the-art equipment or take a leisurely stroll through our 17-acre nature preserve. Our extensive senior living services and amenities also include a beauty salon, a woodworking shop, a library and on-site banking.

Our Lifecare program protects you from the unexpected healthcare costs should your needs change. You'll receive the level of care you need, for as long as you need it, for essentially the same cost as independent living. The Lifecare program has asset planning and protection to help make sure you and your adult children remain on secure financial footing. Unique and beneficial tax advantages are exclusively available to residents under this program.

Wednesday Webinars at WCBR

Join us the last Wednesday of every month at 10am for an insightful seminar about all things Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge.

Wednesday, August 25 at 10am

Exploring WCBR

Join us for this one-hour presentation. What we’ll cover:

WCBR History and Affiliations

20-year Plan

Overview of Campus and Amenities

Cost

Timing of Your Move

Compass Club

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Presenters:

John Coppi
Marketing Representative at Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge

Wendy Sager
Marketing Representative at Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge

Interested in learning more about senior living options?

Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge created an one-hour presentation with expert advice on senior living options.

The recorded session covers:

Why it’s important to plan ahead for unexpected needs in your life
How COVID-19 may be affecting your decision process
The value of a Lifecare community
Benefits of living at Westimster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge
Why worry-free living can be your favorite amenity
30-minute presentation and 30-minute Q&A

To view the presentation, please email us by clicking the link below.

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FAQs

1Can I move in now, despite the COVID-19 pandemic?

Absolutely. New residents are moving in and are taking comfort in having everything they need, including meals, delivered to their front door. We’ve adjusted all of our procedures, keeping our residents and associates’ safety in mind. To learn more about all we are doing to make your move comfortable, call us today.

2May I personalize my residence?

Of course. This is going to be your new home and with our standard features and your ability to upgrade, you can customize your home in almost any way you want. If you have special preferences for certain interior design elements – paint, window treatments, floor covering – we’ll work with you to accommodate them.

3What about housekeeping and maintenance?

Leave that to us. We provide weekly light housekeeping and flat linen service, with additional housekeeping and other services available for an additional fee. All repairs and maintenance — inside and out — are taken care of.

4Will I have a voice in this community?

Absolutely. You’ll have the opportunity to join committees focused on different aspects of community life, and to participate on the community’s Resident Association. These resident committees support and advise the administration in both strategic planning and tactical execution.

5What is a CCRC?

Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) offer independent living and a comprehensive range of long-term care services, from assisted living and memory support to licensed skilled nursing care. These services are available on both a short- and long-term basis, as needed. At Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge, your transition between different levels of care is seamless thanks to Lifecare.

6Why choose a not-for-profit community?

Not-for-profit communities such as Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge manage their financial resources in accordance with their mission, with long-standing values reflected in governance and management. This means that profits go back into the community itself, rather than to investors or shareholders. What’s more, the benevolence fund of the Foundation ensures that residents who outlive their resources through no fault of their own will never be asked to leave. You can be sure that the revenues we generate are being used for the benefit of those who live here.

7What are some examples of activities?

Ongoing concert and speaker series
Four unique restaurant and dining experiences
Theater, dance, symphony outings
Local festivals and concerts
Lunch and dinner outings
Health and fitness classes
Aerobics, aquatic fitness, yoga, Tai Chi, weight training
Walking and hiking our 17-acre nature preserve
OLLI classes
Classes from Westminster Institute for Lifelong Learning (WILL) by residents for residents and Compass Club members

8How do I know a CCRC is best for me?

Check out our downloadable decision key. Your guide to choosing well.

9What are the advantages of a Lifecare Community?

At Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge, the Lifecare agreement ensures you’ll receive any level of care you need, for as long as you need it, for essentially what you’re paying for your residence in independent living. Your expenses will be more predictable. Learn how Lifecare protects your assets and its unique tax advantages here.

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