Page 3 of Best Nursing Homes in Virginia

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the VA Depts. of Social Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Virginia average is: 76.3% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Mulberry Creek Assisted Living
NH
MC
SNF
Martinsville
60
Facility 60
VA AVG 114
Rank #62 / 81
--
3.35
Facility 3.35
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #50 / 70
? -53%-11%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 74
11
Facility 11
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #9 / 69
2.2
Facility 2.2
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #3 / 69
-187-
60
Facility 60
VA AVG 41
Rank #19 / 84
-
$17.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG $19.9M
Rank #35 / 69
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG $11.3M
Rank #31 / 69
60.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 60.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG 76.3%
Rank #18 / 69
495426
Westminster At Lake Ridge
NH
AL
HC
HOS
SNF
Lake Ridge
46
Facility 46
VA AVG 114
Rank #72 / 81
82.6%
Facility 82.6%
VA AVG 76.8%
Rank #36 / 70
+8%
5.55
Facility 5.55
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #13 / 70
? +74%+48%
$8.3k
Facility $8.3k
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #63 / 74
28
Facility 28
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #34 / 69
9.3
Facility 9.3
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #43 / 69
138-
12
Facility 12
VA AVG 41
Rank #73 / 84
Monroe Dickinson
$28.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $28.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG $19.9M
Rank #15 / 69
$11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG $11.3M
Rank #26 / 69
41.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG 76.3%
Rank #57 / 69
495280
Friendship Retirement Community
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Roanoke (Hollins)
253
Facility 253
VA AVG 114
Rank #3 / 81
91.0%
Facility 91.0%
VA AVG 76.8%
Rank #23 / 70
+19%
4.08
Facility 4.08
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #32 / 70
A- +4%+9%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 74
17
Facility 17
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #24 / 69
5.7
Facility 5.7
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #26 / 69
-230A+
48
Facility 48
VA AVG 41
Rank #31 / 84
Friendship Foundation Inc
$29.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $29.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
VA AVG $19.9M
Rank #13 / 69
$15.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $15.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
VA AVG $11.3M
Rank #16 / 69
51.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 51.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
VA AVG 76.3%
Rank #28 / 69
495092
Our Lady of the Valley
NH
AL
MC
RC
SNF
Roanoke (Gainsboro)
127
Facility 127
VA AVG 114
Rank #24 / 81
81.1%
Facility 81.1%
VA AVG 76.8%
Rank #30 / 70
+6%
4.13
Facility 4.13
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #32 / 70
? -42%+10%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 74
14
Facility 14
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #18 / 69
4.7
Facility 4.7
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #19 / 69
-103A+
68
Facility 68
VA AVG 41
Rank #13 / 84
David Rawlings
$14.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $14.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
VA AVG $19.9M
Rank #42 / 69
$8.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
VA AVG $11.3M
Rank #39 / 69
55.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 55.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
VA AVG 76.3%
Rank #24 / 69
495357
Atlantic Shores
NH
AL
HOS
IL
MC
SNF
Virginia Beach
50
Facility 50
VA AVG 114
Rank #70 / 81
77.0%
Facility 77.0%
VA AVG 76.8%
Rank #42 / 70
0%
4.75
Facility 4.75
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #29 / 70
B+ -64%+27%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 74
20
Facility 20
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #26 / 69
6.7
Facility 6.7
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #30 / 69
-39A+
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 41
Rank #77 / 84
Atlantic Shores Cooperative Association Inc
$30.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $30.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG $19.9M
Rank #12 / 69
$17.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG $11.3M
Rank #10 / 69
59%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 59%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG 76.3%
Rank #21 / 69
495324
Burke Health & Rehabilitation Center
NH
SNF
Burke (Lucas Pond)
120
Facility 120
VA AVG 114
Rank #25 / 81
96.3%
Facility 96.3%
VA AVG 76.8%
Rank #7 / 70
+25%
2.87
Facility 2.87
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #63 / 70
B+ +11%-23%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 74
24
Facility 24
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #32 / 69
8.0
Facility 8.0
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #38 / 69
-116-
44
Facility 44
VA AVG 41
Rank #37 / 84
Burke Holdings I LLC
$23.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $23.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
VA AVG $19.9M
Rank #26 / 69
$10.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $10.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
VA AVG $11.3M
Rank #34 / 69
43.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 43.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
VA AVG 76.3%
Rank #55 / 69
495248
Our Lady of Hope Health Center
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Richmond
97
Facility 97
VA AVG 114
Rank #43 / 81
69.1%
Facility 69.1%
VA AVG 76.8%
Rank #50 / 70
-10%
4.08
Facility 4.08
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #32 / 70
? -59%+9%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 74
33
Facility 33
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #42 / 69
5.5
Facility 5.5
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #24 / 69
-67-
27
Facility 27
VA AVG 41
Rank #55 / 84
Francis Dilorenzo
$18.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $18.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
VA AVG $19.9M
Rank #34 / 69
$8.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
VA AVG $11.3M
Rank #38 / 69
45%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 45%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
VA AVG 76.3%
Rank #53 / 69
495311
Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Winchester
66
Facility 66
VA AVG 114
Rank #59 / 81
--
6.47
Facility 6.47
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #5 / 70
? -26%+73%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 74
28
Facility 28
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #34 / 69
9.3
Facility 9.3
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #43 / 69
-44-
92
Facility 92
VA AVG 41
Rank #1 / 84
Gloria Shiley
$1.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $1.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG $19.9M
Rank #69 / 69
$16.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG $11.3M
Rank #15 / 69
1334.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 1334.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG 76.3%
Rank #1 / 69
495165
Autumn Care of Norfolk
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Norfolk (Foxhall)
120
Facility 120
VA AVG 114
Rank #25 / 81
95.7%
Facility 95.7%
VA AVG 76.8%
Rank #10 / 70
+25%
2.96
Facility 2.96
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #59 / 70
B+ -26%-21%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 74
43
Facility 43
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #49 / 69
14.3
Facility 14.3
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #57 / 69
-115-
56
Facility 56
VA AVG 41
Rank #27 / 84
Celia Soper
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG $19.9M
Rank #52 / 69
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG $11.3M
Rank #50 / 69
59.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 59.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG 76.3%
Rank #20 / 69
495253
Autumn Care of Portsmouth
NH
HOS
MC
RC
Portsmouth (Midtown)
108
Facility 108
VA AVG 114
Rank #37 / 81
90.7%
Facility 90.7%
VA AVG 76.8%
Rank #24 / 70
+18%
2.76
Facility 2.76
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #65 / 70
B +18%-26%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 74
43
Facility 43
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #49 / 69
14.3
Facility 14.3
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #57 / 69
298-
72
Facility 72
VA AVG 41
Rank #12 / 84
Ashley Jackson
$10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG $19.9M
Rank #57 / 69
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG $11.3M
Rank #59 / 69
49.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
VA AVG 76.3%
Rank #36 / 69
495194

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Overview of Mulberry Creek Assisted Living

Mulberry Creek Assisted Living offers assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care in Martinsville, VA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing has licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between levels can occur without leaving the community. The community has 60 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3h 21m per resident per day, representing the aggregate nursing time counted for each resident across a day.

Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid can help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly. Residents can use salon and barber services within the community for grooming needs, while rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy as part of recovery.

Transportation services can help residents attend appointments or complete errands without arranging every ride independently. A Walk Score of 60 is categorized as somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot for a resident who no longer drives. Kailey Joyce serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Westminster at Lake Ridge

The starting price at Westminster at Lake Ridge runs $3,228 a month. Forty-six beds sit under the license in Lake Ridge, VA. Staff and residents get to know each other at that size, which is the point of a smaller home.

Five care types run here: nursing home, assisted living, home care, hospice care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing supply the licensed nursing support, and assisted living handles the daily tasks. Home care goes to the person’s own residence, and hospice care is for someone near the end of life.

A resident whose needs change over a few years can pick up a different service without changing address. Nursing time comes to 5 hours and 33 minutes per resident each day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.

Chris Coronado is the administrator. Rehabilitation services cover the therapy side of that. Respite care covers a short stay for a caregiver who needs to travel or recover, and on-site spiritual services are there for residents who want them.

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Overview of Friendship Retirement Community

Friendship Retirement Community undoubtedly provides the highest quality of care for seniors of Roanoke; they are one of the city’s most trusted retirement communities because of the essential service offered: friendship. As its name suggests, management makes it a point that seniors are encouraged to find the opportunity to discover long-lasting companies that help make the aging experience a little less daunting.

Offering senior independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care services, the staff is committed to delivering resort-style services with respect and dignity. Many will find an enhanced day-to-day living experience beneficial to health and wellness, recovery journey, and individual growth; life enrichment programs, social activities, specialized therapy programs, and ADLs support these.

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Overview of Our Lady of the Valley

Nestled in the peaceful community of Roanoke, VA, Our Lady of the Valley is a distinguished senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and nursing care services. Here, residents can choose from one-bedroom suites to an intensive personal care studios that accommodate unique needs and preferences. With its well-trained and compassionate team, residents can receive the utmost care and support they need throughout their stay.

The community hosts several exciting and entertaining events from piano concerts to wine tasting. Indulge in delightful and healthy chef-prepared meals that satisfy your cravings. Participate in diverse social activities and life-enrichment programs to boost engagement and wellness. With Our Lady of the Valley, seniors are assured of an empowering and glorious retirement.

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Atlantic Shores

1200 Atlantic Shores Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Overview of Atlantic Shores

Atlantic Shores is a 55+ retirement community in Virginia Beach, VA, that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community promotes a supportive and welcoming environment to ensure older adults can keep their peace of mind during their stay. Exceptional services, including housekeeping, well-balanced meals, and concierge services, are also provided, so residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle. Focusing on residents’ holistic wellness, the community also creates care plans tailored to their unique needs and preferences.

Dance, board games, and pet-friendly outings are just some of the activities that residents can participate in to stay active and have fun. Residents can also lounge and interact with their surroundings through state-of-the-art amenities, including the indoor pool, fitness center, and beautifully maintained gardens. With its scenic setting near Lake Redwing and various leisure sites, residents are guaranteed a stress-free retirement. This retirement community has high standards of care, making it one of the best choices for senior living in Virginia.

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Overview of Burke Health & Rehabilitation Center

Burke Health & Rehabilitation Center is a well-regarded nursing home in Burke, VA, offering long-term care and rehabilitation. Featuring spacious rooms in a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at home in retirement. Restaurant-style dining, therapy services, and recreational activities are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. The community also strives to get to know residents’ needs and habits to provide the best possible care.

With an on-site activities coordinator, residents are encouraged to participate in social events and group activities to stay active and make friends. State-of-the-art gym equipment is also available for residents’ recovery. Situated along Burke Lake Road, near public transportation and green spaces, the community guarantees a convenient lifestyle. This nursing home ensures older adults live to their potential in retirement, making it one of the finest options for senior living in Virginia.

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Overview of Our Lady of Hope Health Center

Our Lady of Hope Health Center has been running on Richmond’s outer edge since 1996. The 97-bed campus at 13700 N Gayton Rd covers nursing home, assisted living, and memory care under one roof, in a car-dependent neighborhood 13.5 miles from the city center (Walk Score 27). Assisted Living Administrator Annemarie Neville, RN, BSN, LNHA, leads the operation.

The facility runs at 69% occupancy, with 67 of 97 beds filled and an average stay of 72 days. That length of stay is the most clarifying data point: it marks this as a primarily short-stay, post-acute setting. Skilled rehabilitation services are confirmed on-site, consistent with a facility oriented around recovery and discharge rather than permanent placement.

Nursing coverage totals 4 hours per resident per day. LPN/LVN staff account for 1 hour 20 minutes of that; nurse aides carry 2 hours 18 minutes; registered nurses add 29 minutes. An Active Resident Council meets regularly, giving residents an organized channel for input on policies and daily operations.

State inspections have centered on care planning and documentation, resident rights and protections, and fall and injury prevention. Medicare and private pay are accepted.

This is a short-stay rehabilitation community first, with the additional reach of assisted living and memory care for residents who need a longer-term home. Families navigating post-acute discharge from a Richmond-area hospital will find the most direct fit here.

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Overview of Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury
Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury (SVWC) is a non-profit Life Plan Community located in Winchester, Virginia. It offers maintenance-free senior living with access to a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community is set on 175 scenic acres, providing a beautiful environment for residents.

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Overview of Autumn Care of Norfolk

Established in 1995, Autumn Care of Norfolk has emerged as a distinguished long-term care facility, serving seniors with a steadfast commitment to high-quality care. This trusted provider offers a wide spectrum of services, including short and long-term care, set against a picturesque backdrop featuring waterfront attractions. Moreover, the home organizes exciting outings to various destinations, from botanical gardens to baseball games and historic warships, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience for residents and their families.
This award-winning facility goes beyond traditional nursing homes near you, providing comprehensive rehabilitation services and long-term skilled nursing care. With offerings such as speech therapy and respite care, Autumn Care of Norfolk stands as a valuable resource for seniors and their loved ones. What’s more, its strategically convenient location near major highways further underscores its accessibility, making it a practical and reliable choice.

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Overview of Autumn Care of Portsmouth

Autumn Care of Portsmouth is a nursing home in Portsmouth, Virginia, offering hospice care, memory care, and respite care. Skilled nursing is available around the clock, while memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for residents with dementia or other memory related needs. Hospice care centers on comfort and support near the end of life. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community opened in 1995 and has 108 beds, with private and semi private rooms for residents who prefer to live alone or share a room. Located in the Midtown neighborhood, Autumn Care of Portsmouth may be a good fit for a family seeking ongoing skilled nursing, memory care, hospice support, or a temporary respite stay.

Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 45 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available, and the therapy gym provides a dedicated space for rehabilitation sessions. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them.

The area has a Walk Score of 72, meaning it is very walkable and most errands can be done on foot. Shops, a pharmacy, or cafes may be within a short walk for a resident who no longer drives. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay uses personal or family funds.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
No paid rankings Facilities cannot pay to influence placement.
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Nursing Homes in Virginia at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Virginia. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 2.5/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Virginia. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Virginia. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Virginia

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Virginia?

Assisted living in Virginia is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Virginia Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Virginia Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 89 nursing homes in Virginia. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Virginia?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Virginia, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Virginia?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.