Westminster Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay

What is Westminster Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay licensed to provide in Virginia Beach, VA?

Westminster Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay at 3100 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach is an assisted living facility licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) for up to 120 residents. Its license covers both levels Virginia licenses -- residential living care and assisted living care, and it operates a safe, secure environment (special care unit) for residents with dementia.

VDSS lists the license as Two Year, expiring March 26, 2028, with Mr. Reid Celata named as administrator. License length tells you something before you read a single inspection: VDSS reserves its longer terms for facilities with sustained compliance and uses conditional or provisional terms for new operators or those under closer watch.

The record also lists a non-ambulatory qualification, meaning the building may serve residents who cannot evacuate without help from another person.

What did Virginia inspectors find at Westminster Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay?

VDSS has posted 8 inspections for Westminster Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay; two fall in the 24 months before October 28, 2026. Of those recent visits, no were complaint-related and one documented at least one violation. The most recent inspection on file is dated October 30, 2025.

Violations VDSS cited in the past two years, in the inspector's own words (first sentence of each):

• 22VAC40-73-320-A (Physical examination and report, March 20, 2025): Based on the record review and interview, the facility did not ensure that the physical statement includes a state that the individual does not have any of the conditions or care needs prohibited by 22VAC40-73-310 H; or a statement that.
• 22VAC40-73-320-B (Physical examination and report, March 20, 2025): Based on the record review and interview, the facility did not ensure that a risk assessment for tuberculosis shall be completed annually on each resident as evidenced by the completion of the current screening form published by the.

How does Westminster Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay compare with other Virginia Beach assisted living?

At 120 licensed beds, Westminster Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is larger than the median assisted living facility in Virginia Beach (77 beds) and larger than the Hampton Roads median of 78. 4 facilities in Virginia Beach are licensed for more residents.

By licensed size it ranks 5 of 22 in Virginia Beach. The closest in size are The Gardens of Virginia Beach (122 beds, with secure unit, four violation inspections in 24 months) and The Waterford at Virginia Beach (138 beds, with secure unit, two violation inspections in 24 months). Treat this as a shortlist, not a ranking; the state does not rate assisted living, and fewer violations can simply mean fewer visits.

What should families ask Westminster Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay before moving in?

Ask the administrator what changed after the citations on physical examination and report, and ask to see the plan of correction VDSS received.

Ask how many residents live in the special care unit now, how many direct care staff are awake there overnight, and who coordinates the unit's weekly activity hours.

Ask how many current residents pay with the Auxiliary Grant; a facility can decline it entirely.

Ask how residents were sheltered or moved during the last hurricane warning in Virginia Beach, and where they would go if the building had to evacuate.

Who can help a family considering Westminster Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach?

The free, independent help for this facility is the Bay Aging Long-Term Care Ombudsman Regional Office (Norfolk office) (757-222-4542) for resident concerns and Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia (SSSEVA) (757-461-9481) for planning. Licensing complaints go to VDSS at 1-800-543-7545.

Source: Virginia Department of Social Services, Division of Licensing Programs, facility search -- data as of October 28, 2026.