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Westminster Canterbury Blue Ri
250 Pantops Mountain Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22911 · Albemarle County · (434) 972-3100
27 certified beds, about 46 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1990
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 495225 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 15, 2026, inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies (the Virginia average is 14.3, the national average 9.2).
Of 22 health citations since June 2021, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.40 hours per resident per day, against 3.76 across Virginia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.33 of those hours.
40.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Virginia average 48.1%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 22 health citations on file.
April 15, 2026Standard inspection · 13 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident, staff, and family interviews, the facility staff failed to ensure safe transfer from bed to wheelchair for one (1) of 24 residents (Resident #7) in the survey sample, which resulted in harm, sustaining a right hip fracture.
- E Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interviews, and a review of clinical records, the facility staff failed to accurately assess and classify an open wound for 1 of 24 residents (Resident #30) in the survey sample.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews and review of facility documents, the facility's Governing Body failed to ensure facility policies were implemented regarding management and operation of the facility to ensure effective systems were in place to assure the quality of life for the residents in the area of foot care and treatment/services to prevent/heal pressure ulcers.
- E Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews and review of facility documents, the facility staff failed to adequately identify, keep systems functioning properly, and implement necessary action plans to assure the quality of life for the residents using the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee to identify deficiencies if the area of foot care and treatment/services to prevent/heal pressure ulcers.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and a review of the clinical record, the facility staff failed to treat 1 of 24 residents (Resident 20) in the survey sample with respect and dignity.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interviews, the facility staff failed to ensure that resident care equipment was kept clean for 1 of 24 residents (Resident 31) in the survey sample.
- D Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and a review of the clinical record, the facility staff failed to ensure that 1 of 24 residents (Resident 49) in the survey sample was free from a physical restraint.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview, facility document review, it was determined that facility staff failed to report an allegation of verbal abuse in a timely manner to the appropriate state agencies for 1 of 24 residents (Resident #11) in the survey sample. Resident #11 was originally admitted to the facility 6/10/24 after an acute care hospital stay and re-admitted on [DATE] from an acute care facility. The current diagnoses included; Foot Drop, Peripheral Vascular Disease. The annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 3/02/26 coded the resident as completing the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) and scoring 13 out of a possible 15. This indicated Resident #11 cognitive abilities for daily decision making were intact. [...]
- D Provide appropriate foot care.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure 1 resident (Resident #11), in the survey sample of 24 Residents who were unable to carry out activities of daily living receive the necessary services to maintain podiatry services.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and a review of the clinical record, the facility staff failed to provide necessary incontinence care for 1 of 24 residents (Resident 20) in the survey sample.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and a review of the clinical record, the facility staff failed to serve 1 of 24 residents (Resident 20) in the survey sample the food necessary to support nutritional needs.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations during the medication administration task, staff interviews, and a review of the clinical record, the facility staff failed to ensure that its medication error rate was not 5% or greater. The medication error rate was identified as 11.54%.
- D Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview and staff interview, the facility's staff failed to provide a homelike environment for one resident (Resident #4) in the survey sample of 24 residents. Resident #4 was originally admitted to the facility 02/06/23 after an acute care hospital and readmitted on [DATE]. The current diagnoses included; Major depressive disorder and Muscle weakness, generalized. The annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 02/02/26 coded the resident as completing the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) and scoring 14 out of a possible 15. This indicated Resident #4 cognitive abilities for daily decision making were intact. On 4/14/26 at approximately 11:30 am., during the initial tour of room [ROOM NUMBER]-1 Resident #4 was observed sitting in his recliner. [...]
March 9, 2023Standard inspection · 8 citations
- E Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, facility document review and staff interview, the facility staff failed to ensure proper function of one of two walk-in freezers serving the main kitchen.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to complete an accurate minimum data set (MDS) for one of fifteen residents in the survey sample (Resident #32).
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for one of fifteen residents in the survey sample (Resident #25).
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility policy review, the facility staff failed to ensure professional standards of nursing were followed for one of 15 residents, Resident #4.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to follow physician orders for one of 15 residents, Resident #4.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, and staff interview, the facility staff failed for one of 15 residents in the survey sample (Resident # 2) to provide pressure ulcer treatment consistent with professional standards of practice. Staff failed to properly clean work surfaces, as well as employ handwashing during a dressing change.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, facility document review, and staff interview, the facility staff failed to ensure expired insulin was not available for use on one of two inspected medication carts (second-floor cart).
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, staff interview, and review of facility policy and procedure, the facility staff failed for one of 15 residents in the survey sample (Resident # 2) to follow infection control practices during a pressure ulcer dressing change. The staff member performing the dressing change failed to establish a clean surface for supplies, and failed to perform hand hygiene during glove changes.
June 3, 2021Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to review and revise a comprehensive care plan for 1 of 10 in the survey sample, Resident #14. Resident #14's care plan was not reviewed and revised for the discontinuation of psychotropic medication.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.40 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.33 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.79 | 3.29 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.44 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.63 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 40.7% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 33.3% | 48.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 3.57 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.65 on weekdays and 4.79 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.89 in April to June 2025 to 5.40 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 5.40 | 1.33 | 5.65 | 4.79 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 46 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.36 | 1.23 | 5.59 | 4.77 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 46 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.52 | 1.38 | 5.72 | 5.01 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 46 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.89 | 1.45 | 6.17 | 5.19 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 44 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Virginia, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.58 | 0.56 | 3.76 | 3.12 | 5.7% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Virginia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.4 | 14.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.9 | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.0 | 15.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.3 | 14.2 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 22.3 | 22.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 7.0 | 11.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY OF THE BLUE RIDGE.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 11/21/1990 | |
| Bruton, David | Direct ownership interest | Individual | 03/16/2026 | |
| Kendall, Tyler | Direct ownership interest | Individual | 07/08/2024 | |
| Bruton, David | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/16/2026 | |
| Kendall, Tyler | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/08/2024 | |
| Kendall, Tyler | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/08/2024 | |
| Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/21/1990 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on April 15, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on March 9, 2023: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 15, 2026: "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."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 15, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Colonnades Health Care Center Charlottesville, 3.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 26 citations
- The Laurels of Charlottesville Charlottesville, 3.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 57 citations
- Our Lady of Peace Inc Charlottesville, 3.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 26 citations
- Cedars Healthcare Center Charlottesville, 3.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 54 citations
- Monroe Health & Rehab Center Charlottesville, 4.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 32 citations
- Charlottesville Health & Rehabilitation Center Charlottesville, 4.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 50 citations
- Greene Acres Rehabilitation and Nursing Stanardsville, 18.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 19 citations
Virginia contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Virginia. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Virginia Department of Health, Office of Licensure and Certification, Division of Long-Term Care Services, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Virginia Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 800-552-5019. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: VDH Nursing Home and ICF/IID Inspections and Surveys, where Virginia publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Westminster Canterbury Blue Ri's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Westminster Canterbury Blue Ri 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Westminster Canterbury Blue Ri get at its last inspection?
- 13 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 15, 2026. The Virginia average is 14.3.
- Has Westminster Canterbury Blue Ri been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Westminster Canterbury Blue Ri accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Westminster Canterbury Blue Ri?
- CMS lists 7 owners and managers. Legal business name: WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY OF THE BLUE RIDGE.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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