Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY OF LYNCHBURG INC
LYNCHBURG, VA · 80 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 19, 2026
CMS Certification Number 495120 · first certified July 1980
Also on this campus
The same campus holds a state-licensed assisted living facility, with its own state record on the Assisted Living Index: Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg (501 V.E.S. Road). Matched by the telephone number the two records share. The records are separate and are never added together.
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Church related
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within VA
11 citations — more than 51% of the 289 certified nursing homes in VA. Compared within VA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 1 citation; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens October 2028 — about 25 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 2026. Facilities in VA are typically surveyed 31–43 months after the last one (median 37), measured over 125 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in VA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the VA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 11 |
| Median facility in VA | 10 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2021 | 8 |
| February 8, 2023 | 2 |
| March 19, 2026 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2026-03-19 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 1 | 2021-05-05 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2021-05-05 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 1 | 2021-05-05 |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | 1 | 2021-05-05 |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | 1 | 2021-05-05 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 1 | 2021-05-05 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 1 | 2021-05-05 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Services Deficiencies 3
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Services Deficiencies | 3 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 19, 2026 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2026) |
February 8, 2023 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2023) |
May 5, 2021 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 28, 2021) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 28, 2021) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 28, 2021) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 28, 2021) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 28, 2021) |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 28, 2021) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 28, 2021) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 28, 2021) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.