Blog Posts
Cecelia B.’s Journey to RWC: A Story of Family, Freedom, and Finding Home
RWC resident Cecelia B. first learned about Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury through her parents. Her father had just retired from the Episcopal Church, and her parents were exploring senior living communities across Virginia. Cecelia remembers her
RWC Resident Irma Burke Joining the Small Ranks of Supercentenarians
Retirement Community Will Celebrate Her 110th Birthday Sept. 25 Born in Lancaster County in 1915 when Woodrow Wilson was president and World War I was well under way, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury resident Mrs. Irma Burke
Support for Aging Parents: A Proactive Guide for Adult Children
Watching your parents age can bring a complex mix of emotions: gratitude, anxiety, love, and uncertainty all rolled into one. For many adult children, especially those in the “sandwich generation” who are simultaneously raising
Where Comfort Meets Care: Top Home Design Trends in Senior Living
What does a truly supportive, stylish, and life-enhancing home look like for older adults? Today’s senior independent living facilities are redefining that answer with every blueprint. Gone are the days of the senior home
What is a “Continuum of Care” in Senior Living?
What is a “Continuum of Care” in Senior Living? As people age, their health and lifestyle needs naturally evolve, and so should the support they receive. If you’ve been exploring senior living options, especially
News Releases
RWC Residents Volunteer as Citizen Scientists to Increase Monarch Butterfly Populations
Residents plant more than 200 milkweed plants in 2022 to attract declining species With the numbers of monarch butterflies that migrate annually across North America decreasing considerably over the last
Karen Conaway Named Employee of the Year
RWC is proud to announce that the 2021 Employee of the Year is Karen Conaway. Karen was selected by her peers from among 11 other 2021 Employee of the Month awardees.
RWC Named a Winner at the McKnight’s Technology Awards
RWC Named a Winner at the McKnight’s Technology Awards Earlier this month, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury was honored with McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Award. RWC Director of Nursing Mary Ann Hensley and
Military Veterans Annually Honored in RWC November Show
Military Veterans Annually Honored in RWC November Show Meet RWC residents who served in U.S. Armed Forces As former military members move in at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, they quickly find they
RWC Staff Member To Showcase Art in June
RWC Staff Member To Showcase Art in June First artist to display works at retirement community since March 2020 Amy Lewis, RWC coordinator of the resident life program, was a