Virginia · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Virginia
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Virginia?
CMS Care Compare lists 112 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Virginia, out of 289 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Roanoke (5), Lynchburg (4) and Richmond (4). 56 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 112
- All homes in Virginia
- 289
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 112
- Average overall stars
- 4.5
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 565 stars overall
- 814+ stars for inspections
- 474+ stars for staffing
- 98No fines or payment denials
- 60Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 42Nonprofit
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Virginia. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Virginia: nursing homes that accept medicaid in Virginia, nonprofit nursing homes in Virginia, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Virginia?
112 of the 289 CMS-certified nursing homes in Virginia meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Virginia Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Abingdon Health & Rehab Center in Abingdon (5 stars), Augusta Medical Ctr Skilled Ca in Fishersville (5 stars) and Birmingham Green in Manassas (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Virginia?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Virginia's Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman can answer questions about residents' rights.