WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY OF LYNCHBURG INC

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Care Quality Indicators

How WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY OF LYNCHBURG INC Compares

WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY OF LYNCHBURG INC is a 80-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Lynchburg, Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.2%) is above the Virginia average of 3.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 80 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.

Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lynchburg, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Virginia average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.5% — worse than the Virginia average of 14.2%.
• Falls with major injury: 5.2% — worse than the Virginia average of 3.7% (42% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.9% — about the same as the Virginia average of 5.0%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.0% — worse than the Virginia average of 22.6%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Virginia averages across 289 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY OF LYNCHBURG INC

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY OF LYNCHBURG INC with other nursing homes in Lynchburg.

The Senior Community Around Lynchburg

Lynchburg sits in Lynchburg city, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Virginia as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

11,556 (14.3%)

Median age

28.5 years

Median household income

$49,201

Median home value

$162,900

Demographics for Lynchburg city from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lynchburg.

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