Westminster-Canterbury of the Shenandoah Valley delivers three distinct levels of residency—Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care—under one roof. The community is equipped to handle complex clinical profiles, including residents who wander day or night, present elopement risks, demonstrate combative or other behavioral concerns, stay up throughout the night, require wound management, oxygen therapy, or special diets, and those living with advanced dementia. Diabetic care is available for oral-medication users, residents on injections, and those managed on sliding scales. Younger adults under 60 who need support are also accepted. On-site medical services cover podiatry, audiology, dental care, a well-equipped therapy room, and psychiatric oversight when needed, reducing the need for outside appointments.
Around-the-clock nursing coverage is built into daily operations, with an RN or LPN on duty, a nurse physically on site 24 hours, and additional nurse availability by phone. Safety protocols include background-checked staff, an awake night shift, secured fencing front and rear, alarmed doors, wander-guard technology, and personal emergency response systems that can either alert staff or call 911 directly. Residents receive as much assistance as clinically required—full help with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting is available. Transfer capabilities range from supervision with a walker to two-person or Hoyer-lift transfers and bed-bound care, ensuring that mobility limitations do not preclude admission.
Living spaces vary, but many offer a private bathroom, kitchenette, independent temperature controls, cable service, and furnished options; some units allow personal paint choices and décor. Laundry can be done in-unit or through scheduled service, and routine housekeeping is provided across living levels. Independent-living residents can opt into medication-management monitoring, weekly housekeeping, laundry service, and a monthly meal plan, allowing them to retain autonomy while still benefiting from oversight.
Dining operates on both set menus and made-to-order options three times daily, with snacks available around the clock. Residents may choose in-room dining or reserve the private dining room for guests. Therapeutic diets are supported, including gluten-free meals, vegetarian selections, mechanically chopped or puréed foods, and thickened liquids. Special diets prescribed by clinicians are closely managed by dietary staff in coordination with nursing.
Amenities round out the community experience with resident parking, outside smoking areas, wheelchair-accessible common spaces, and a full barber and beauty shop. Fitness options include an exercise room, a wellness center, and a pool, while leisure choices extend to a movie room, library, special-interest clubs, and communal gardens. Internet access, concierge services, stair glides, and on-site religious services are in place, and transportation options span proximity to public transit, scheduled medical shuttles, and a town-car service for personal errands. Pets are allowed; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.
