Nursing Home · Richmond, VA
1600 Westbrook Ave, Richmond, VA 23227
Medicare overall rating
5 / 5 stars
Inspection records →About this listing
Catalog updated Sep 1, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Reported capacity: 158 beds. This is not the number of openings.
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Provides nursing care and help with daily activities. Some offer short-term rehabilitation.
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Westminster-Canterbury of Richmond has a strong overall Medicare rating. Medicare reports an average of 1.30 registered-nurse hours per resident per day. Ask how coverage varies across shifts. Public Google reviews average 4.3 out of 5. Read both positive and critical feedback, and ask how concerns are handled. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Westminster-Canterbury of Richmond is widely regarded as a premium, amenity-rich retirement community with beautiful grounds and high-quality independent living facilities. However, recent reviews from families of residents in skilled nursing and rehab highlight significant concerns regarding communication, administrative responsiveness, and staffing levels. While many praise the lifestyle and dining, others report issues with cleanliness and unprofessionalism in the healthcare sections.
AI summaries of public opinions. These describe review sentiment, not verified care quality.
Reviews are polarized, with some praising compassionate nurses while others cite rude, lazy, or unprofessional behavior.
Multiple families reported difficulty getting return calls or clear information regarding discharge and emergency protocols.
While many describe the facility as beautiful and well-maintained, recent reports mention issues with odors and pests.
Multiple reviewers specifically praise the quality of the food and the variety of restaurant options available on-site.
Reviewers consistently highlight the wide array of classes, performances, and intergenerational programs available.
Limited feedback, though one reviewer noted the LPN was helpful with medication administration.
Reviewers have expressed serious concerns regarding the treatment and respect shown to memory care patients.
Several reviewers note that while the quality is high, the cost is very expensive and potentially prohibitive.
Scores range from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive). They are model interpretations of reviews and are not clinical, safety, or inspection ratings. Unmentioned topics are omitted.
Strengths
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Rating Trends
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Distribution · 146 analyzed
Key Review Excerpts
“I expected high level institutional food. Boy was I wrong. This food was on par with any of the restaurants I have been to in Richmond (or better).”
“No words can adequately describe the incredible care my sister has been getting in healthcare at end of life. Every nurse has been so compassionate.”
“Very short staffed being told by nursing staff that they were unable to assist all residents in a timely manner.”
Reported nursing hours are daily averages per resident. They do not describe a specific shift or guarantee one-to-one care.
Per resident, per day
Nurses and aides combined
Reported by Medicare
Registered nurses
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EveryPlace uses reference points of 0.75 registered-nurse hours and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident per day. These are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements or a determination that a facility meets a resident's needs.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility shows an ongoing pattern of deficiencies across multiple care areas, with families filing complaints that triggered recent investigations in 2024. The most recurring issues involve resident rights notifications, care planning and medical records, and safety systems (fire/emergency equipment). While all deficiencies have correction dates, problems persist across surveys from 2021 to 2024, suggesting potential systemic challenges with maintaining consistent compliance standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Westminster-Canterbury of Richmond
nonprofit
Owners
Westminster Canterbury Corporation
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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Google Reviews
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Official Website
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