Blog Posts
Taking A Close-Up Look at Retirement Community Guest Suites
When considering a move to a retirement community, there are many things to consider: the location, amenities, lifestyle, care options, and maybe most importantly, comfort and well-being of the residents. One sometimes-overlooked feature that
The Best Places to Retire: Why Coastal Virginia Stands Out
Deciding where to spend your retirement years is a deeply personal journey, and it goes far beyond the generic recommendations often found in “best places to retire” or “best states to retire in” articles.
CCRC Entry Fee Refunds: What Happens When a Resident Passes Away?
Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs or life plan communities) offer a continuum of care, ranging from independent living to skilled nursing care, ensuring that residents’ care needs are met as they age. Many CCRCs
How Seniors Can Maintain and Improve Mobility
Staying active and maintaining mobility are crucial for seniors who want to live independently and enjoy a high quality of life. Regular movement helps prevent falls, reduces the risk of chronic diseases, and enhances
Navigating Dating and Intimacy in Retirement Communities
With Valentine’s Day this week, love is in the air, and this goes for retirement communities too. For some, the idea of dating or entering into a romantic relationship later in life may seem daunting
News Releases
RWC Dementia Coordinator Mary Arthur adds credential to long list
RWC Dementia Coordinator Mary Arthur adds credential to long list Certified Dementia Consultant is latest accomplishment Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury (RWC) Dementia Coordinator Mary Arthur has just added another credential to her
Humorist, Book Author is Final Speaker in RWC Viewpoints Series
Humorist, Book Author is Final Speaker in RWC Viewpoints Series Tom Allen writes for the Richmond Times-Dispatch Growing up in a Catholic family with six children, Tom Allen felt like he
RWC Featured June Artists: ‘It’s a Family Affair’
RWC Featured June Artists: ‘It’s a Family Affair’ Coordinator of Resident Program Development and relatives display their work Amy Lewis, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury Coordinator of Resident Program Development, is no stranger
RWC Best Retirement Community in Eastern VA
Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury received Virginia Living's First Place award as the Best Retirement Community in Eastern Virginia for 2019! Thank you for voting!
RWC’s April 2019 Employee of the Month, Brenda Clarke
Congratulations to RWC's April 2019 Employee of the Month, Brenda Clarke from the housekeeping department! Brenda is pictured with Tonya Hill, RWC's Housekeeping Manager and Stuart Bunting, President and CEO. Well done Brenda!








