WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY OF RICHMOND

Official Government Ratings

Care Quality Indicators

How WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY OF RICHMOND Compares

WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY OF RICHMOND is a 158-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Richmond, 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 staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (23.2%) is above the Virginia average of 14.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 158 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.

Among the 19 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Richmond, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.5 stars.

By the numbers vs. Virginia average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.2% — worse than the Virginia average of 14.2% (63% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 3.5% — better than the Virginia average of 3.7%.
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.1% — worse than the Virginia average of 5.0%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.4% — better 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 RICHMOND

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

The Senior Community Around Richmond

Richmond sits in Richmond city, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.1% of the population — a lower share of seniors than 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+

30,140 (13.1%)

Median age

34.1 years

Median household income

$51,421

Median home value

$244,200

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

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