Blog Posts
How Seniors Can Avoid (and Combat) Seasonal Affective Disorder
As the holidays pass into the rear view and the decidedly less festive days of mid-winter set in, many adults experience the “blues,” the “blahs,” or more serious seasonal mental health challenges. These may
Social Connection Among the Benefits of Retirement Communities
It is a busy time of year for many as calendars are filled with holiday parties and family gatherings. But for some, particularly retirees living alone, this season puts a painful exclamation point on
Making Happy Holiday Memories With Seniors in a CCRC
The holiday season is a time for joy, togetherness, and creating happy new memories with family and friends. For families with senior loved ones who live in continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), there are
Holiday Events for Seniors and Families in Virginia’s Northern Neck
The holiday season is here! If you live in Virginia’s Northern Neck region, you’re in for a treat: there are plenty of things to do in eastern Virginia this winter, including attending unique holiday
‘The Golden Bachelor’ & the 55 and Over Dating Scene
Photo courtesy of ABC. After being postponed due to the pandemic, the long-anticipated reality TV show “The Golden Bachelor” has finally hit the airwaves on ABC, and it is creating quite a
News Releases
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
RWC Devotes Meadows to Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary
RWC Devotes Meadows to Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Residents Purchase 200 Milkweed Plants to Support Declining Species With monarch butterfly populations dramatically declining over the past few years, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury (RWC)
Upcoming Events
View our Wellness/Fitness Calendar and our Activities Calendar to see what may be coming up or of interest. The calendar is full of activities on and off campus.
Tools and Resources
Making the move to a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) is a big decision. To make sure relocating to Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury is the right move for you or your parents, we’ve compiled some handy resources and online tools.
RWC is not just a CCRC, but a Total Life Plan Community. You and your family can choose which works best for your situation. While the fees are higher when you select a Total Life Plan, you are ensured the continuum of care for life from independent living to assisting living to health care and even memory care. In fact, 89 percent of our current residents chose the Total Life Plan for this peace of mind.
Marketing Brochure and Fees
Request our Marketing Brochure and Fees to find out about our various fee structures and refundable plans and about the RWC Foundation that helps ensure that residents whose financial resources have been exhausted in spite of prudent planning can remain at RWC.
Living Options
Situated on 165 wooded acres, RWC has more free-standing homes than most retirement communities – 46 homes with 1 or 2-car garages in a variety of floor plans and up to 2,200 square feet. We also offer 77 cottages and 33 apartments from studio apartments to two-bedroom, two bath – some with a beautiful view of our 7-acre manmade lake.
Virtual Tours
While nothing beats an in-person tour, you can take a sneak peek at a variety of our housing options via our 360-degree virtual tours.
MoneyGauge Survey
One of the biggest misconceptions people have about moving to a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) is that they cannot afford it. Answer 7 questions to find out if RWC is the right financial fit for you.
CCRC Tax Benefit
The IRS allows medical deductions for residents who itemize their deductions from gross income. A portion of the monthly fee may for independent living residents may qualify as a medical expense deduction (usually about a third of the entrance fee or somewhere near 30%) on your taxes. To find out about the current year’s exact percentage, contact RWC’s Marketing Team because the percentage fluctuates.
Finances are not the only consideration, of course. Many people wait to move to a CCRC because they are reluctant to admit that they may need a bit of extra help now or in the future.
Roobrik Tool
You can find out which options for the next stage of life are the best fit for you or your family with this quick survey tool that assesses if it’s the right time to downsize and the potential need for assistance.
RWC Blog
Our blog is full of useful posts about everything from why the holidays are a great time to talk to your parents about moving to a CCRC, why fall is a good time to move, 3 reasons seniors delay the decision to move, the joys of pet ownership for seniors and more! You can find answers to many of the questions within these blog posts.
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Jerry H.
“The residents have been most welcoming and friendly. The staff is very helpful, thoughtful and friendly.”
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Lloyd and Valda F.
“The freedom of being able to choose just how much, or how little we do, as a couple, or individually each day is a gift. The spontaneity of the RWC lifestyle is an elixir.”
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Helene and Peter B.
“These are our 5 favorite things about RWC not in any particular order: our residence and neighbors, the friendly staff, an excellent library, the facilities at the Life Enrichment Center, and especially all who cook, prepare, and serve our food.”
Testimonials
Research testimonials and reviews about any community you are considering. Resident and staff comments can help shed light on what it’s like to live or work in the CCRC.
Other resources that may help with your decision:
- Home Solutions – concierge services that take care of things like picking up your groceries, scheduling appointments, planning special events and more
- FAQs – Answers to frequently asked questions
- Rappahannock Club – Join our future residency club to “try before you buy.”
- Relocation Services – RWC has a list of approved and vetted local Realtors, home staging experts, downsizing pros, moving companies and more. Download our custom moving checklist. Contact RWC’s Marketing Team.
- Support Services – Find out about on-site support services available to residents and the community such as our Fit for Life wellness program, At Home with RWC, Parkinson’s, Memory Care and Grief support groups.