WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY OF LYNCHBURG INC – LYNCHBURG, VA

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Westminster-Canterbury Of Lynchburg Inc

501 VES RD, Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 386-3500
80 beds
All Lynchburg facilities
5.0*
Overall
5.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
5.0*
Staffing
92.7
Score /100
#312
National Rank

#312
of 14703 facilities
National
97.9% position
#10
of 289 in VA
State Rank
#1
County Rank
#1
of 8 in Lynchburg
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 24503
ZIP Rank






About Westminster-Canterbury Of Lynchburg IncWestminster-Canterbury Of Lynchburg Inc is located at 501 Ves Rd, Lynchburg, VA, reachable at (434) 386-3500. This Non profit – Church related facility operates 80.0 certified beds and serves an average of 76 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1980-07-14. Notably, Westminster-Canterbury Of Lynchburg Inc has maintained a perfect 5-star overall rating for all five years from 2022 to 2026, placing it among the top-performing facilities in VA.
Facility

Westminster-Canterbury Of Lynchburg Inc

Address

501 Ves Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24503

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 80 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Church related
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Excellent (5★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Excellent (5★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Excellent (5★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
✅ Zero fines across all 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
92.7
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#312 of 14703 nationally – #10 of 289 in Virginia

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Westminster-Canterbury Of Lynchburg Inc is a strong choice for families in the Lynchburg, VA area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care. Its clean five-year compliance record adds confidence for families making this important decision.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

5 / 5
Health Inspection

5 / 5
Staffing Rating

5 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightWestminster-Canterbury Of Lynchburg Inc currently provides 5 hours 54 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1 hour 1 minute of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 5 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is low at 13.9%, suggesting a stable care team.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing5 hours 54 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours3 hours 36 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 17 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 hour 1 minute
Physical Therapist Hours18 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours5 hours 41 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours45 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryWestminster-Canterbury Of Lynchburg Inc has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 10.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#312
of 14,703
National
Top 5%
#10
of 289
VA State
Top 5% in VA
#1
of 8
️ Lynchburg City County
Best in county
#1
of 8
️ Lynchburg
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 24503
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Westminster-Canterbury Of Lynchburg Inc ranks 312th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 92.7/100), placing it in the top 5% nationwide. Within VA, it ranks 10th out of 289 nursing homes. In Lynchburg, it ranks 1st out of 8 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #418 nationally and RN hours rank #1,900 nationally (#30 in VA).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank VA State Rank Note
2022 6.32 #278 / 14,703 #5 / 289 Top 5%
2023 6.03 #350 / 14,703 #9 / 289 Top 5%
2024 5.37 #730 / 14,703 #18 / 289 Top 5%
2025 5.83 #468 / 14,703 #13 / 289 Top 5%
2026 5.91 #418 / 14,703 #11 / 289 Top 5%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank VA State Rank Note
2022 1.12 #1,479 / 14,703 #16 / 289 Top 25%
2023 1.25 #905 / 14,703 #14 / 289 Top 10%
2024 1.03 #1,638 / 14,703 #25 / 289 Top 25%
2025 1.11 #1,395 / 14,703 #27 / 289 Top 10%
2026 1.02 #1,900 / 14,703 #30 / 289 Top 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Westminster-Canterbury Of Lynchburg Inc is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1980-07-14. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (434) 386-3500 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Westminster-Canterbury Of Lynchburg Inc holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (5★), Staffing (5★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 92.7/100, placing it #312 of 14703 facilities nationally and #10 of 289 in Virginia. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Westminster-Canterbury Of Lynchburg Inc receives a reported average of 5 hours 54 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 1 hour 1 minute; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 17 minutes; Nurse Aide — 3 hours 36 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 5 hours 41 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 5 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 13.9%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

Westminster-Canterbury Of Lynchburg Inc has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 10.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Westminster-Canterbury Of Lynchburg Inc ranks 312th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 92.7/100), placing it in the top 5% nationwide. Within VA, it ranks 10th out of 289 nursing homes. In Lynchburg, it ranks 1st out of 8 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #418 nationally and RN hours rank #1,900 nationally (#30 in VA). Our composite quality score of 92.7/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Lynchburg, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/virginia/lynchburg/

Contact and Location

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501 VES RD, Lynchburg, VA 24503
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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 80
Average Residents / Day 76 (95% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Church related
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Lynchburg City County, VA
City Lynchburg, VA
ZIP Code 24503
Approved Since July 14, 1980
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 495120
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
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Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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