Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury (SVWC)
Welcome to
Shenandoah Valley
Westminster-Canterbury
Tucked into 175 scenic acres of woodlands and green space in Winchester, Virginia, Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury (SVWC) is a non-profit Life Plan Community offering maintenance-free senior living with access to a full continuum of care. Our campus blends the natural beauty of the Shenandoah Valley with thoughtful amenities, independent living options, and a strong sense of connection. Here, you can enjoy the freedom of today while planning confidently for the future.
Explore the Villas
The Villas at SVWC offer a modern take on independent senior living: spacious apartment-style homes with open layouts, upscale finishes, and convenient access to dining, wellness, and social spaces. Set along quiet, tree-lined streets, each Villa apartment is designed for comfort, natural privacy, and scenic views, creating an ideal setting for your next chapter.
Community Life
Life at SVWC is rich with opportunities to connect, explore, and grow. From art classes to lectures, fitness to volunteering, there’s always something happening, and someone to enjoy it with. Whether you’re trying something new or deepening a lifelong passion, our retirement community makes it easy to stay active and inspired – all set against the scenic backdrop of the Shenandoah Valley.
Independent Living
SVWC offers the freedom to enjoy life on your terms without the stress of home maintenance or uncertainty about future care. Choose from a range of thoughtfully designed residences, all with convenient access to dining, wellness, and cultural programs. And with the security of a Life Plan Community, you can feel confident that support is here if ever needed.
Continuing Care
Planning ahead with SVWC means you can remain in the community you love, even if care needs evolve. As a premier Life Plan Community in northern Virginia, SVWC provides a full continuum of care right here on campus, so if your health needs change, your lifestyle and routine can remain uninterrupted. Care is delivered with consistency, reliability, and the comfort of familiar surroundings.
Therapy Services
Physical, occupational, music, and speech therapy delivered on campus to help you regain strength, mobility, and independence.
Assisted Living
Personalized support delivered in a private apartment with 24/7 staff, offering comfort, security, and connection to community life.
Memory Care
Expert support for memory loss in a familiar setting, designed to promote routine, dignity, and peace of mind.
Skilled Nursing
Around-the-clock clinical care for ongoing health needs from licensed professionals in a comfortable, supportive environment.
Moving to SVWC was one of my best decisions. Friends suggested I move to SVWC while I was still young, so I could enjoy everything Westminster has to offer. It has not disappointed. There are so many ways to get involved, and I have met many new friends. I love the theater, and being close to Shenandoah University with its excellent arts department sealed the deal!
Important News
Video Connection: Billiards and Well-Being
Wellness Excellence: SVWC Honored in 2025 Beacon Awards
Honoring Senior Veterans in Our Community
Campus Map
Explore the facilities, residences, dining venues, walking trails, and wellness spaces that make up our 175-acre senior retirement community in Winchester, Virginia.