Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge
Assisted Living Facility
250 Pantops Mountain Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911
On gentle Pantops Mountain overlooking historic Charlottesville rests Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge. In town lies the University of Virginia, a gift from the Renaissance mind of Thomas Jefferson. His masterpiece Monticello graces a mountaintop nearby as the Blue Ridge Mountains fill the distant horizon.
With 27 beds, Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Charlottesville average about 84 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Charlottesville average about 2.9 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 13 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 5.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.3 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Charlottesville average about 4.3 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 41%.
The community is located in Albemarle County, VA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 22 problems at Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge. 1 finding involved harm to a resident.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Administration
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Administration
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate foot care.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Environmental
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge offers assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Beds / units 27
- Nursing hours per resident/day 5.4
- Annual staff turnover 41%
- Last health inspection April 2026
Resident & family reviews
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