Blog Posts
How Good Reading Habits Can Enrich Your Senior Lifestyle
Whether you enjoy novels, history books, how-to guides, or anything in between, you might be surprised at how many advantages good reading habits can offer during retirement. Reading regularly can be good for you,
Smooth Sailing: How a Professional Moving Company Can Make Your Move to a CCRC Stress-Free
Moving to a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) can be a major life change, especially for seniors. When RWC resident Janet Hemming decided to move to a CCRC because it was getting harder to
How to Stay Cool and Beat the Heat: Summer Tips for Seniors
As the summer heat sets in, it’s important for people of all ages to take precautions to stay cool and hydrated. However, seniors and heat really don’t mix well: for older people, being overheated
Financial Considerations Around Potential CCRC Fee Tax Deductions
A couple of weeks ago, we wrote a post answering a question we sometimes get about whether it’s wise to pull money from an individual retirement account (IRA) to help cover the cost of
Senior Living Community, Leaving an Inheritance: Is It an Either-Or?
There was a great interview-article in Forbes in 2022 entitled “Dilemma: Senior Living Facility or Kids’ Inheritance?” In it, financial expert Larry Light interviewed Certified Financial Planner Rick Kahler about many seniors’ desire to
News Releases
Lynn Satterwhite is February featured artist at RWC
Lynn Satterwhite is February featured artist at RWC Deltaville artist paints landscapes, animals, portraits Deltaville artist Lynn Satterwhite is tickled by her new-found talent with acrylic paints – and especially
JLyn Henderson ‘Faces Off’ at RWC’s January Show
JLyn Henderson ‘Faces Off’ at RWC’s January Show Deltaville artist focuses her mixed media work on women with attitude With a life-long interest in doodling, drawing and painting women’s faces,
Lancaster Middle School celebrates 20 years of exhibiting in RWC’s December Show
Lancaster Middle School celebrates 20 years of exhibiting in RWC’s December Show Teacher Marilyn Sprouse has proudly curated students’ work since 1999 Lancaster Middle School (LMS) visual arts teacher Marilyn
Military veterans are the stars in RWC November show
Military veterans are the stars in RWC November show Get to know RWC residents who served in U.S. Armed Forces Navy Capt. (Ret.) Larry Treadwell In typical Silent
Holocaust Diary Book Author Coming to RWC Oct. 20
Holocaust Diary Book Author Coming to RWC Oct. 20 Retired North Carolina attorney became a full-time writer in 2014 Timothy Boyce is out on a book tour promoting his new
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.