Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury in Irvington, Virginia
Wellness and Fitness ServicesVirginia, United States51-200 Employees
Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury (RWC) is a wellness-oriented continuing care community serving senior adults in Irvington, Virginia. Founded in 1985, the nonprofit organization operates a campus on 165 acres that includes a variety of housing options—apartments, cottages, and single-family homes—and on-site services designed to support independent living as well as assisted, skilled, and memory-care needs. The community emphasizes an active, engaged lifestyle with access to multiple dining venues, a residents’ library, a health clinic, and a planned Wellness Center that aims to expand health and wellness activities for residents. Its campus also houses an on-site post office, salon, arts and crafts facilities, meeting spaces, and a branch of Chesapeake Bank, reflecting a self-contained environment designed to address daily living in one neighborhood. RWC serves a diverse group of senior residents in a rural setting near Irvington, and as a church-related nonprofit, it welcomes all residents regardless of religious affiliation while aligning with Episcopal and Presbyterian traditions. A recent development noted is the recognition of its technology initiatives with an Excellence in Technology Award in 2021, highlighting ongoing efforts to enhance resident services through innovation.