Virginia · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Virginia
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Virginia?
CMS Care Compare lists 276 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Virginia, out of 289 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Richmond (17), Virginia Beach (13) and Roanoke (11). 102 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 276
- All homes in Virginia
- 289
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 102
- Average overall stars
- 2.9
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 267Also Medicare certified
- 48Nonprofit
- 9Government-owned
- 173No fines or payment denials
- 31Has a family council
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 Medicaid pays for nursing home care. 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: highest-rated nursing homes in Virginia, nonprofit nursing homes in Virginia, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in Virginia?
276 of the 289 CMS-certified nursing homes in Virginia meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid in Virginia Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Abingdon Health & Rehab Center in Abingdon (5 stars), Birmingham Green in Manassas (5 stars) and Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
What Are Virginia's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
Virginia lists an income limit of $2,982 (300% SSI Limit, effective 1/1/2026) and an asset limit of $2,000 for one person (ABD resource limit) for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
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.