Last Updated: December 2025

🏆 Top 25 Nursing Homes in Virginia

View our comprehensive rankings of the highest quality facilities in Virginia, based on CMS data, staffing, safety, and quality measures.

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Virginia at a Glance

295
Total Facilities
3.0
Average Rating
N/A
Avg RN Hours/Day
N/A%
Avg Turnover Rate

CMS Star Rating Distribution

(5-Star)
58
19.7%
(4-Star)
58
19.7%
(3-Star)
55
18.6%
(2-Star)
65
22.0%
(1-Star)
55
18.6%

About Nursing Homes in Virginia

Virginia has 295 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average quality rating of 3.0 stars. 58 facilities (19.7%) earn the top five-star rating, above the national average of 18.9%.

All nursing homes in Virginia are regulated by state and federal agencies, undergo regular CMS inspections, and must meet federal quality standards. Use our search tool to compare facilities based on Medicare ratings, staffing levels, quality measures, and safety records.

Nursing Home Costs in Virginia

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Statewide Average

Nursing home costs in Virginia average $285-$323 per day ($8,550-$9,690/month) for skilled nursing care, which is 7% below the national median according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey.

Most facilities accept Medicare for short-term rehabilitation (up to 100 days), private insurance, and Medicaid for eligible residents.

Cost Variation by Metro Area

We have city-level cost data for 9 metro areas in Virginia. Costs can vary significantly by location:

Blacksburg
$360-$360/day ($10,800-$10,800/month)
Charlottesville
$346-$348/day ($10,380-$10,440/month)
Harrisonburg
$400-$413/day ($12,000-$12,390/month)
Lynchburg
$285-$318/day ($8,550-$9,540/month)
Richmond
$340-$393/day ($10,200-$11,790/month)
Roanoke
$323-$364/day ($9,690-$10,920/month)

+ 3 more metro areas with cost data

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Browse by City in Virginia

View nursing homes in specific cities across Virginia. Each city page shows facilities ranked by quality.

RICHMOND
19 facilities
VIRGINIA BEACH
15 facilities
ROANOKE
11 facilities

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All Nursing Homes in Virginia

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Showing 295 of 295 facilities in Virginia

WINDSORMEADE OF WILLIAMSBURG

3900 WINDSOR HALL DRIVE, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188

Phone: (757)941-3600

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 22 | Est. Occupancy: 84% (~4 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

SNYDER NURSING HOME

11 NORTH BROAD ST, SALEM, VA 24153

Phone: (540)389-6305

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 45 | Est. Occupancy: 72% (~13 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

SOUTHAMPTON MEMORIAL HOSP

100 FAIRVIEW DR, FRANKLIN, VA 23851

Phone: (757)569-6287

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 129 | Est. Occupancy: 69% (~41 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

JOHNSON CNTR/FALCONS LANDING

20535 EARHART PLACE, POTOMAC FALLS, VA 20165

Phone: (703)404-5201

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 60 | Est. Occupancy: 67% (~20 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

HIRAM W DAVIS MEDICAL CTR

26317 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, PETERSBURG, VA 23803

Phone: (804)524-7420

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 90 | Est. Occupancy: 34% (~60 available)

GovernmentCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

LAKE PRINCE WOODS, INC

100 ANNA GOODE WAY, SUFFOLK, VA 23434

Phone: (757)923-5500

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 40 | Est. Occupancy: 52% (~19 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
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📚 Expert Guides to Evaluating Nursing Homes

Learn how to interpret quality ratings and staffing metrics with our data-driven guides based on 14,751 facilities nationwide.

The Truth About Star Ratings

Only 18.9% of facilities earn 5 stars. Learn what ratings really mean and how to use them effectively.

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Understanding Staffing Levels

Virginia averages N/A RN hours/day. Learn what staffing metrics reveal about care quality.

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Facility Tour Checklist

Essential questions to ask and red flags to watch for when visiting Virginia facilities.

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Warning Signs of Neglect

Critical red flags that indicate neglect, abuse, or substandard care at any facility.

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Decoding CMS Data

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