2026 Rankings

Best Nursing Homes in Virginia

Top 25 nursing homes in Virginia ranked by CareGrader’s A-F grading system, based on real CMS government inspection data.

289 total facilities3.0 avg rating1 Special Focus Facilities

How we rank: Facilities are ranked by CareGrader composite score (0-100), which combines CMS health inspections (35%), staffing levels (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%). Read our methodology

#1
A

SNYDER NURSING HOME

SALEM, Virginia

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS45 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#2
A

THE GLEBE

DALEVILLE, Virginia

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS32 bedsNon profit - Other
#3
A

WINDSORMEADE OF WILLIAMSBURG

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS22 bedsNon profit - Church related
#4
A

WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY OF LYNCHBURG INC

LYNCHBURG, Virginia

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS80 bedsNon profit - Church related
#5
A

KING'S GRANT RETIREMENT COMMUN

MARTINSVILLE, Virginia

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS32 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#6
A

AUGUSTA MEDICAL CTR SKILLED CA

FISHERSVILLE, Virginia

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS17 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#7
A

SUNNYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

HARRISONBURG, Virginia

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS84 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#8
A

THE HAVEN AT BRANDERMILL WOODS

MIDLOTHIAN, Virginia

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS60 bedsNon profit - Other
#9
A

SW VA M H INST GERI TRT CTR

MARION, Virginia

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS25 bedsGovernment - State
#10
A

THE CHESAPEAKE

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS52 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#11
A

WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY ON CHESAPEAKE BAY

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS108 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#12
A

GOODWIN HOUSE ALEXANDRIA

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS80 bedsNon profit - Church related
#13
A

WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY BLUE RI

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS27 bedsNon profit - Other
#14
A

JOHNSON CNTR/FALCONS LANDING

POTOMAC FALLS, Virginia

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS60 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#15
A

ARLEIGH BURKE PAVILION

MC LEAN, Virginia

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS49 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#16
A

BRANDON OAKS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

ROANOKE, Virginia

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS62 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#17
A

ABINGDON HEALTH CARE LLC

ABINGDON, Virginia

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS120 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#18
A

CLINCH VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

RICHLANDS, Virginia

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS24 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#19
A

BELVOIR WOODS HEALTH CARE CENTER AT THE FAIRFAX

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS56 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#20
A

VIRGINIA VETERANS CARE CENTER

ROANOKE, Virginia

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS180 bedsGovernment - State
#21
A

LAKE PRINCE WOODS, INC

SUFFOLK, Virginia

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS40 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#22
B

HIRAM W DAVIS MEDICAL CTR

PETERSBURG, Virginia

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS90 bedsGovernment - State
#23
B

THE VILLAGE AT ORCHARD RIDGE

WINCHESTER, Virginia

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS20 bedsNon profit - Church related
#24
B

MOUNTAIN VIEW NURSING HOME

ARODA, Virginia

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS40 bedsNon profit - Church related
#25
B

SOUTHAMPTON MEMORIAL HOSP

FRANKLIN, Virginia

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS129 bedsNon profit - Church related
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About Nursing Homes in Virginia

Virginia has 289 Medicare-certified nursing homes. CareGrader grades every facility from A to F using official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) government data, including surprise health inspections, Payroll-Based Journal staffing audits, quality measures, and enforcement actions.

The average CMS star rating across all nursing homes in Virginia is 3.0 out of 5 stars. There is currently 1 Special Focus Facility in Virginia — nursing homes flagged by CMS for a persistent history of serious quality issues.

The rankings above show the top 25 nursing homes in Virginia by CareGrader composite score. Scores are recalculated monthly when CMS publishes updated datasets. Read our full methodology to understand how grades are calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in Virginia?

Based on CareGrader's analysis of CMS government data, SNYDER NURSING HOME in SALEM is the highest-rated nursing home in Virginia with a grade of A (score: 95.8/100). Rankings are based on health inspections (35%), staffing (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%).

How many nursing homes are in Virginia?

There are 289 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Virginia. CareGrader grades each one from A to F based on CMS health inspection, staffing, quality, and penalty data.

How does CareGrader rank nursing homes in Virginia?

CareGrader assigns A-F grades using a composite score (0-100) that combines four dimensions of CMS government data: health inspections (35% weight), staffing levels from Payroll-Based Journal data (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history including fines (15%). Grade A = 90-100 (Excellent), B = 80-89 (Good), C = 70-79 (Average), D = 60-69 (Below Average), F = below 60 (Poor). Data is updated monthly.

What is the average nursing home rating in Virginia?

The average CMS star rating for nursing homes in Virginia is 3.0 out of 5 stars. Use CareGrader to find facilities that score above this average.