289 nursing homes in Virginia
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 289
- average CMS stars
- 3.1
- certified beds
- 32,648
- for profit
- 77%
How Virginia nursing homes rate
CMS rates 287 of Virginia's 289 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 3.1 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 60 |
| 4 of 5 | 58 |
| 3 of 5 | 67 |
| 2 of 5 | 45 |
| 1 of 5 | 57 |
| Not rated | 2 |
The top-rated nursing homes in Virginia
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center | Roanoke | 5 of 5 | 180 |
| Vcu Health Children's Services at Brook Road | Richmond | 5 of 5 | 47 |
| Harbor's Edge | Norfolk | 5 of 5 | 33 |
| Augusta Medical Ctr Skilled CA | Fishersville | 5 of 5 | 17 |
| Westminster-Canterbury of Lynchburg Inc | Lynchburg | 5 of 5 | 80 |
| Cedarfield Pinnacle Living | Richmond | 5 of 5 | 20 |
| King's Grant Lacy Health Center | Martinsville | 5 of 5 | 32 |
| Abingdon Health & Rehab Center | Abingdon | 5 of 5 | 120 |
| NHC Healthcare, Bristol | Bristol | 5 of 5 | 120 |
| Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community | Harrisonburg | 5 of 5 | 84 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in Virginia.
- Richmond 19 homes
- Virginia Beach 14 homes
- Roanoke 11 homes
- Charlottesville 8 homes
- Lynchburg 8 homes
- Norfolk 8 homes
- Newport News 6 homes
- Alexandria 5 homes
- Fredericksburg 5 homes
- Williamsburg 5 homes
- Arlington 4 homes
- Chesapeake 4 homes
- Danville 4 homes
- Hampton 4 homes
- Harrisonburg 4 homes
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 222 | 77% |
| Non-profit | 58 | 20% |
| Government | 9 | 3% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, Virginia's homes were cited for 4,048 deficiencies, an average of 14.1 each. 5 had none. 110 homes were fined $6,778,509 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
30 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 1 is a special focus facility and 5 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about Virginia
How many nursing homes are in Virginia?
289 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in Virginia?
We don't pick one. Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center in Roanoke tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Virginia?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $10,250 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.