Senior Living,

Connected For Life

Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury offers maintenance-free independent living with a full continuum of care, all in one community in Winchester, VA. Just over an hour from Washington, DC, this is where active retirees settle in, stay engaged, and plan with confidence for the years ahead.

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Three elderly women sitting at a dining table raising their wine glasses in a toast during a meal in a bright, elegant dining room.Two elderly people sitting at a table engaged in painting and drawing, smiling and talking in a bright room with a large round window.

Welcome to SVWC

Set on 175 wooded acres in the Shenandoah Valley, SVWC pairs independent senior living with the assurance of on-campus care. Choose from more than a dozen floor plans across our villas, cottages, and apartment homes, each designed for comfort and privacy with easy access to the rest of campus. Days here are shaped by a robust calendar of wellness, dining, arts, and social offerings, just outside your door and on your own terms.

Plan With Confidence

Lifecare gives you predictable senior living costs and lifelong access to care. As a non-profit Life Plan Community, SVWC offers a Type A Lifecare contract with guaranteed access to assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and therapy services if your needs ever change, with minimal change in what you pay. It's a confident way to protect your peace of mind and remain in the community you love, no matter how life unfolds.

Stories of Connection

March 1, 2026

Video Connection: Wellness on the Trails

December 4, 2025

Video Connection: Fiber Arts and the Joy of Giving Back

November 17, 2025

Video Connection: Billiards and Well-Being

Ready to See SVWC In Person?

Plan a visit to walk our campus, tour available residences, and see what Connected For Life looks like.