Priority housing choices
The Rappahannock Club at Rappahannock Westminster- Canterbury offers prospective residents the unique opportunity to secure a priority position for the residence style you desire in the timeframe you prefer. In addition, the Rappahannock Club enables you to enjoy some of our amenities and begin to experience some of the RWC lifestyle.
What it is
Our residents will tell you to “come to RWC while you can enjoy all it has to offer” and the Rappahannock Club encourages you through that decision process. By expressing your preference of residence and entry year, RWC will be anticipating your arrival. You then have time to begin preparing for our call that your new home is ready. You can take advantage of our Solution Seminars to begin preparing to right-size your possessions and to eventually sell or rent your home. And you can begin to anticipate your new chapter in life.
What it’s not
Participation in the Rappahannock Club, however, is not a guarantee of approval for residency, nor does it give members priority access to Assisted Living or the Health Center. We strongly encourage you to follow our residents’ advice and “come while you can enjoy RWC life.” New RWC residents must qualify for residency in terms of health and finances. Don’t wait to join RWC when you have a health situation and need advanced care. Current residents enjoy the security of access to care when they need it. If you wait until you need advanced care, RWC may not have availability. Special levels of care are reserved for current residents.
If you are not yet a member of the Rappahannock Club, now is the perfect time to join and secure a priority number for future availability.
Here are the steps for joining:
Step 1: Join the Rappahannock Club (Future Residency Program)
For a one-time refundable deposit of $1,000, you’ll receive a permanent priority number, giving you early access to available homes like Dogwood Deluxe 810.
Club Member Benefits:
- Priority for available homes
- No penalty for declining an offer
- Invitations to events, luncheons, and tours
- $1,000 credited to your entrance fee if you move in
- Meet with staff and residents, including CFO Susan Vaughn, Chaplain Ted Tompkins, and explore the Living Well program
Step 2: Submit Application Materials (Approx. 1 Month Process)
A. Reservation Agreement
- Reserves the cottage
- Triggers the formal application
- Requires a $1,000 deposit (waived if you’re already in the Club)
- Fully refundable until you sign the Residence & Services Agreement
B. Next, Submit:
- Application for Residence
- Personal Health History
- Confidential Financial Statement
- Physician’s Exam Report
- Pet Registration Form (if applicable)
Step 3: Admissions Committee Review
You’ll meet with:
- Amy Lewis, Director of Resident Life
- Linda Parades, Resident Clinic Manager
- Optional financial meeting with Susan Vaughn, CFO
What to Expect:
- Decision typically made within 1–2 days
- Written notification of acceptance
- If accepted, you’ll receive two original copies of the Residence & Services Agreement to sign
- If not accepted, your reservation deposit is fully refunded
Step 4: Sign Agreement & Pay 10% Deposit
Return signed agreements to the Marketing Department
- Submit a check for 10% of the Entrance Fee (minus any deposits already paid)
- Renovations and move-in prep begin (typically takes 3–5 months)
Step 5: Move-In & Final Payment
- Pay the remaining 90% of your Entrance Fee at occupancy or within 90 days of written acceptance (whichever comes first)
- Monthly service fees begin on move-in day and are pro-rated if applicable
- The Marketing Team will help you coordinate every step of your move
Next Steps: Contact Us Today
To schedule your personal tour or to learn more about the reservation and admissions process, contact the Marketing Department at 804-438-4000 or marketing@rw-c.org.