Westminster at Lake Ridge, located in Lake Ridge, Virginia, is a continuing care retirement community affiliated with National Lutheran Communities & Services. The facility provides a range of care options, including assisted living as the primary offering, with additional services encompassing independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and home care. Its campus includes residential cottages and apartments distributed across a wooded landscape, which features walking trails and landscaped common areas. Amenities and recent expansions include dedicated wellness facilities and a new wellness center designed to support residents' health and lifestyle preferences.

Care and medical support at Westminster at Lake Ridge are structured to address a variety of resident needs. Residents have access to a wellness clinic that offers ongoing health monitoring, chronic condition management such as diabetes care, and regular visits from specialists including podiatrists, audiologists, and dentists. Medication management and coordination services are provided to ensure safe and timely administration of medication. Staff can assist with activities of daily living, including full support with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. For residents requiring ambulatory or memory care support, specific programs and trained staff address mobility, cognition, and chronic health challenges. Incontinence care is available as part of personal care services. The therapy room accommodates physical, occupational, and rehabilitative therapy, while acceptance of psychiatric issues means the facility can provide care for individuals with mental health needs. Communication and services are available in both English and Spanish.

Recreational and well-being amenities at Westminster include access to resident clubs and organized communities, a barber and beauty salon, and fitness programs tailored to various ability levels. Yoga and chair yoga classes are available, promoting both physical activity and social engagement. The community provides structured activities and therapeutic programs for residents living with memory loss.

Transportation services at Westminster at Lake Ridge cover both medical and non-medical purposes. Residents may use complimentary transportation for scheduled local trips or opt for transportation at cost for additional destinations. These services are designed to facilitate access to medical appointments, social outings, shopping, and community events, supporting resident independence and participation in community life.

Reviews from residents and families reflect a range of experiences. Positive feedback cites the attractive grounds, a welcoming atmosphere, diverse activities, and supportive administrative staff. Many families particularly praise the responsiveness and professionalism of management, social work, and rehabilitative teams, describing smooth transitions and effective communication. However, concerns are raised about staffing shortages in nursing and memory care, occasionally inadequate response to resident needs, and lapses in communication—especially during care transitions or staff changes. Some have reported abrupt care plan changes or documentation issues and variable experiences with staff attentiveness. Families generally report the most satisfaction with independent and assisted living services, while those with higher and more complex care needs describe more inconsistency in care delivery and corporate communication.

Overall, Westminster at Lake Ridge offers a range of care levels within a wooded, amenity-rich campus, and supports residents’ changing needs through medical, therapeutic, and social programming. Resident experiences with care and communication vary, with higher satisfaction in independent and assisted living settings and mixed feedback regarding higher-acuity healthcare delivery.

Costs at this community start at $7,950 and range up to $10,125. The average price in the community is $9,038, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,412. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.