600 W RIDGE RD, WYTHEVILLE, VA 24382
Phone: (276)228-0200
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 8 | Est. Occupancy: 36% (~5 available)
For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
Last Updated: October 2026
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Virginia at a Glance
347
Total Facilities
3.0
Average Rating
0.69
Avg RN Hours/Day
48.1%
Avg Turnover Rate
CMS Star Rating Distribution
(5-Star)
71
20.5%
(4-Star)
68
19.6%
(3-Star)
66
19.0%
(2-Star)
66
19.0%
(1-Star)
73
21.0%
About Nursing Homes in Virginia
Virginia has 347 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average quality rating of 3.0 stars. 71 facilities (20.5%) earn the top five-star rating, above the national average of 18.9%. Facilities in Virginia average 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, exceeding the national average of 0.64 hours.
Staff turnover averages 48.1% across Virginia facilities. Research shows facilities with turnover above 60% rarely achieve top ratings.
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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Showing 347 of 347 facilities in Virginia
6801 Gov George C Perry Hwy, RICHLANDS, VA 24641
Phone: (276)596-6000
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 24 | Est. Occupancy: 31% (~17 available)
For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
2924 BROOK RD, RICHMOND, VA 23220
Phone: (804)321-7474
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 47 | Est. Occupancy: 73% (~13 available)
NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
100 15TH ST NW, NORTON, VA 24273
Phone: (276)679-9100
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 44 | Est. Occupancy: 17% (~36 available)
NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
78 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, FISHERSVILLE, VA 22939
Phone: (540)332-4020
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 17 | Est. Occupancy: 75% (~4 available)
NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
3440 S JEFFERSON STREET, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22041
Phone: (703)578-7261
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 73 | Est. Occupancy: 92% (~6 available)
NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
501 VES RD, LYNCHBURG, VA 24503
Phone: (434)386-3500
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 80 | Est. Occupancy: 94% (~5 available)
NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
132 LANCASTER DRIVE, IRVINGTON, VA 22480
Phone: (804)438-4000
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 42 | Est. Occupancy: 86% (~6 available)
NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
4800 FILLMORE AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22311
Phone: (703)824-1192
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 80 | Est. Occupancy: 94% (~5 available)
NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
ONE COLLEY AVENUE, NORFOLK, VA 23510
Phone: (757)233-0475
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 33 | Est. Occupancy: 89% (~4 available)
NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
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