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Westminster Canterbury Blue Ri

Charlottesville, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495225) · 27 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 5★ (state average 2.95★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (434) 972-3100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Westminster Canterbury Blue Ri holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Virginia state average of about 2.95 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.

Westminster Canterbury Blue Ri reports 5.40 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.7 percent.

Westminster Canterbury Blue Ri has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the available data, but families should still confirm current status on Medicare Care Compare.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Westminster Canterbur… Westminster Canterbur…: 5★ 5★ VA average VA average: 2.95★ 2.95★

About this facility

Westminster Canterbury Blue Ri is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia. The facility has been certified since November 21, 1990, and is organized as a for-profit corporation. CMS lists 27 certified beds, with an average of 46.4 residents reported.

According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Virginia state average of 2.95 stars. The rating breaks down into a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measures (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.

Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 5.40 per resident per day, including 1.33 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.7%.

On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status was indicated in the available data. No chain affiliation or recent ownership change was indicated in the available data.

Families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically and reflects a specific reporting period.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

It has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Virginia state average of 2.95 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 5.40 hours per resident per day, including 1.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 40.7%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS reports no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

CMS lists 27 certified beds with an average of 46.4 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned as a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since November 21, 1990.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here they are 3, 5, and 5 stars respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

This detail is not available in the provided data; please contact the facility at 4349723100 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

This information is not covered in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 4349723100 to arrange a tour and discuss specifics.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/495225?state=VA.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.