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Community overview

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a nonprofit Life Care community for active adults age 62 and older. Its independent apartment living is centered beside Chesapeake Bay, with the beach close at hand.

Search description

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a beachfront Life Care community with apartment homes and campus amenities.

Care & support

The LifeCare plan addresses costs associated with long-term assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing. Ask Westminster-Canterbury about covered services, eligibility and contract conditions.

Care & support

The community describes a monthly-fee arrangement, with fee-for-service and refundable financial alternatives also available. Request current fees and refund conditions before choosing a plan.

Rooms & living spaces

The 567-square-foot Dolphin is a studio with an open layout and large windows that bring natural light into the living room.

Rooms & living spaces

The Dolphin has a full kitchen with full-size stainless-steel appliances, an electric cooktop, oven and dishwasher, as well as a pantry and step-in tiled shower.

Rooms & living spaces

The 864-square-foot Sandpiper is in the East Tower and was redesigned to maximize space. Its windows bring in natural light, and the open kitchen has quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances.

Rooms & living spaces

The Sandpiper has a walk-in bedroom closet, a tiled walk-in shower, a quartz-topped bathroom vanity and linen closet. A full-size stackable washer and dryer is available in the apartment.

Rooms & living spaces

Listed services include electricity, water, basic cable, Wi-Fi, weekly housekeeping and laundry accommodations on every floor. The featured floor plans also include interior and exterior maintenance.

Dining & meals

The Overlook is the East Tower’s first-floor clubhouse, with a Lounge and Café; both venues have views of the bay.

Dining & meals

The Café offers grab-and-go meals. The Lounge serves coffee and is a place to gather for a monthly book group.

Dining & meals

The Pub serves cooked-to-order casual meals for lunch and dinner, including salads, sandwiches, burgers, flatbread pizzas and classic entrées. Themed evenings include Mexican, Asian stir-fry and Cajun meals.

Dining & meals

The Beachfront Dining Room offers a more formal setting, with a fireplace and a choice of cooked-to-order seasonal dishes or a buffet.

Activities & connection

Resident activities include beachfront activities, social events, and fitness and wellness programs.

Shared spaces & amenities

Outdoor and recreation features include a fitness center and two pools, a putting green, garden plot, kayak launch, outdoor fire pit, dog park, croquet court, bocce ball court and meditation garden.

Shared spaces & amenities

Other listed campus features include a Mermaid Garden, turtle pond, chapel, salon, bank, gift shop, convenience store and pharmacy.

Shared spaces & amenities

A parking garage and 24-hour security are also listed.

Location & getting around

The beach is close to the community, with local marinas, parks, golf courses, walking paths and bike trails also nearby.