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Vast Bay, Boundless Beauty, Limitless Possibilities.

A fantastic senior residence is one thing. A Chesapeake Bay lifestyle is something else.

Since our founding in 1982 on the Chesapeake Bay, we have evolved into one of the most value-added Life Plan Communities in the region. A non-profit Life Care community sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia and The Presbytery of Eastern Virginia of the Presbyterian Church, we provide a vibrant lifestyle for seniors 62 years of age and older who worked hard their entire lives and deserve not just beautiful homes, but peaceful, lively and pleasant experiences. We also view our purpose to be of service to the families of our residents, as well as the broader community.

Our Mission
Creating community to foster joy and well-being.

Our Values
We achieve excellence by giving and expecting:

Respect for each person

Passion for what we do

Professionalism in all we do

Dolphin

When your backyard is the beach, every day is a vacation. Start the day by enjoying breakfast in your apartment home, then head out to find your daily adventure. Take a stroll on the beach enjoying the sea air without all the worries of homeownership. Live a resort-style retirement, with your Dolphin apartment serving as the Launchpad for easy living, exploration, fun and time spent amongst friends and loved ones.

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Sandpiper

We’ve reimagined these East Tower apartments and fully renovated them to optimize space and create an airier, more open floor plan. Now, more than ever, they’re the perfect place for you to reimagine and expand your retirement! Plus, keep in mind the Sandpiper has even more living space than you see here: You gain an entire beachfront Life Plan Community of amenities and conveniences!

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The best decision I ever made was to move to Westminster! Joan Lottman, Resident

A huge thank you to all the Westminster-Canterbury staff for all that they are doing for us during these challenging times! Special thank you to Catering for their off-campus pickups for us! Vera Jean Russell, Resident

Thank you for everything you do everyday to keep us happy, healthy and safe!! No place I’d rather be!!️ Shirley Wharton, Resident

Stone Rehab went over 100% above and beyond expectations! Joan Lottman, Resident, Stone Rehab experience

Thanks to Ben Unkle, CEO of Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay for making this [www.birdsongtablet.com] technology available around the world! LeadingAge Virginia

The best decision I ever made was coming to WC 6 years ago. Everyone is very professional, they know their job & they do it well. I was healthy and independent 6 years ago when I moved here & now I'm experiencing episodes of back pain that Stone Rehab is helping me with. It's a marvelous place! Joan Lottman, Resident, Stone Rehab experience

It’s hard for me to believe that I have not been off campus for almost five months with the exception of three doctor’s visits. Yet, I am perfectly content. I have had the opportunity to leave since March, but continue to choose to stay here where I feel safer and my days can be filled with many of the activities you have provided. Connie Rutledge, Resident

You can't cut off your life because of COVID. You have to be careful, but you need to keep living. Westminster-Canterbury makes it easier to do that. Dr. George Franklin, Resident

The key to a healthy retirement is to remain active. The key to remaining active is to live at Westmnster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay! Dick Binford, Resident

I have lived here for almost two years and I absolutely love it! Moving here is the best decision I ever made in my life! My children might not realize it now, but coming here is the best present I have ever given them. Beverly Griffin, Resident

We're more active and have more friends. It feels like my family has quadrupled in size. We have a more active lifestyle. There are so many things to do and be part of. Our home now is like living in a resort. Brenda LaDell

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