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Best Nursing Homes in Virginia

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 77 nursing homes in Virginia using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in VA
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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

Compare Nursing Homes around Virginia

The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.

56 facilities compared · CMS & VA Dept. of Health data

Our Lady of the Valley
NH
AL
MC
NC
RC
Roanoke (Gainsboro)
127
Facility 127
VA AVG 95
Rank #78 / 371
87.4%
Facility 87.4%
VA AVG 85.7%
Rank #65 / 314
+2%
3.79
Facility 3.79
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #47 / 89
-42%+1%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 93
14
Facility 14
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #15 / 90
4.7
Facility 4.7
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #19 / 90
-111A+
68
Facility 68
VA AVG 44
Rank #74 / 449
David Rawlings
$14.8M
Facility $14.8M
VA AVG $18.3M
Rank #58 / 89
$8.2M
Facility $8.2M
VA AVG $6.9M
Rank #53 / 89
55.5%
Facility 55.5%
VA AVG 39.7%
Rank #37 / 89
495357
Arleigh Burke Pavilion at Vinson Hall Retirement Community
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
RC
Mclean (Kirby Road)
32
Facility 32
VA AVG 95
Rank #341 / 371
59.4%
Facility 59.4%
VA AVG 85.7%
Rank #230 / 314
-31%
5.53
Facility 5.53
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #13 / 89
-11%+48%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 93
13
Facility 13
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #12 / 90
4.3
Facility 4.3
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #15 / 90
-19-
52
Facility 52
VA AVG 44
Rank #161 / 449
Nmcgr
$10.7M
Facility $10.7M
VA AVG $18.3M
Rank #35 / 89
$14.8M
Facility $14.8M
VA AVG $6.9M
Rank #21 / 89
139.4%
Facility 139.4%
VA AVG 39.7%
Rank #33 / 89
495410
Brandermill Woods Healthcare Communities
NH
AL
IL
MC
Midlothian (Brandermill)
91
Facility 91
VA AVG 95
Rank #179 / 371
60.4%
Facility 60.4%
VA AVG 85.7%
Rank #227 / 314
-30%
5.62
Facility 5.62
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #12 / 89
+17%+50%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 93
7
Facility 7
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #3 / 90
2.3
Facility 2.3
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #2 / 90
-51-
4
Facility 4
VA AVG 44
Rank #429 / 449
Frasier Brickhouse
$29.3M
Facility $29.3M
VA AVG $18.3M
Rank #31 / 89
$11.8M
Facility $11.8M
VA AVG $6.9M
Rank #32 / 89
40.5%
Facility 40.5%
VA AVG 39.7%
Rank #62 / 89
495183
Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay
NH
AL
IL
MC
Virginia Beach (North Virginia Beach)
120
Facility 120
VA AVG 95
Rank #89 / 371
57.5%
Facility 57.5%
VA AVG 85.7%
Rank #236 / 314
-33%
6.56
Facility 6.56
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #3 / 89
-3%+75%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 93
17
Facility 17
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #28 / 90
5.7
Facility 5.7
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #29 / 90
-69A+
47
Facility 47
VA AVG 44
Rank #193 / 449
Westminster-Canterbury On Chesapeake Bay
$41.9M
Facility $41.9M
VA AVG $18.3M
Rank #2 / 89
$25.9M
Facility $25.9M
VA AVG $6.9M
Rank #3 / 89
61.7%
Facility 61.7%
VA AVG 39.7%
Rank #78 / 89
495127
Lake Prince Woods
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
RC
Suffolk
54
Facility 54
VA AVG 95
Rank #299 / 371
85.2%
Facility 85.2%
VA AVG 85.7%
Rank #79 / 314
-1%
6.23
Facility 6.23
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #6 / 89
-8%+66%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 93
13
Facility 13
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #12 / 90
4.3
Facility 4.3
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #15 / 90
-46-
6
Facility 6
VA AVG 44
Rank #424 / 449
Judith Raymond
$12.4M
Facility $12.4M
VA AVG $18.3M
Rank #65 / 89
$5.7M
Facility $5.7M
VA AVG $6.9M
Rank #73 / 89
46%
Facility 46%
VA AVG 39.7%
Rank #51 / 89
495366
Goodwin House Alexandria
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
NC
Alexandria (Alexandria West)
250
Facility 250
VA AVG 95
Rank #6 / 371
22.4%
Facility 22.4%
VA AVG 85.7%
Rank #311 / 314
-74%
6.07
Facility 6.07
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #9 / 89
+19%+62%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 93
14
Facility 14
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #15 / 90
4.7
Facility 4.7
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #19 / 90
-56-
62
Facility 62
VA AVG 44
Rank #98 / 449
Robert Liebreich
$31.7M
Facility $31.7M
VA AVG $18.3M
Rank #4 / 89
$31.0M
Facility $31.0M
VA AVG $6.9M
Rank #1 / 89
97.7%
Facility 97.7%
VA AVG 39.7%
Rank #29 / 89
495057
Lakewood Retirement
NH
AL
IL
MC
Richmond (Henrico)
74
Facility 74
VA AVG 95
Rank #233 / 371
71.6%
Facility 71.6%
VA AVG 85.7%
Rank #165 / 314
-16%
4.81
Facility 4.81
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #25 / 89
-48%+29%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 93
22
Facility 22
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #38 / 90
7.3
Facility 7.3
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #42 / 90
153-
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 44
Rank #412 / 449
Heather Rusnak
$39.0M
Facility $39.0M
VA AVG $18.3M
Rank #12 / 89
$15.3M
Facility $15.3M
VA AVG $6.9M
Rank #17 / 89
39.3%
Facility 39.3%
VA AVG 39.7%
Rank #59 / 89
495403
Autumn Care of Norfolk
NH
HC
MC
RC
Norfolk (Foxhall)
120
Facility 120
VA AVG 95
Rank #89 / 371
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
VA AVG 85.7%
Rank #43 / 314
+6%
3.24
Facility 3.24
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #71 / 89
-26%-13%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 93
43
Facility 43
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #58 / 90
14.3
Facility 14.3
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #75 / 90
-113-
56
Facility 56
VA AVG 44
Rank #143 / 449
Celia Soper
$10.8M
Facility $10.8M
VA AVG $18.3M
Rank #80 / 89
$6.5M
Facility $6.5M
VA AVG $6.9M
Rank #65 / 89
59.9%
Facility 59.9%
VA AVG 39.7%
Rank #4 / 89
495253
Atlantic Shores
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
Virginia Beach (Atlantic Shores Retirement Community)
50
Facility 50
VA AVG 95
Rank #306 / 371
71.5%
Facility 71.5%
VA AVG 85.7%
Rank #166 / 314
-17%
4.58
Facility 4.58
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #28 / 89
-64%+22%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 93
23
Facility 23
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #39 / 90
7.7
Facility 7.7
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #44 / 90
-39A+
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 44
Rank #412 / 449
Atlantic Shores Cooperative Association Inc
$30.1M
Facility $30.1M
VA AVG $18.3M
Rank #9 / 89
$17.8M
Facility $17.8M
VA AVG $6.9M
Rank #16 / 89
59%
Facility 59%
VA AVG 39.7%
Rank #59 / 89
495324
The Chesapeake
NH
AL
IL
MC
Newport News (Saunders)
52
Facility 52
VA AVG 95
Rank #304 / 371
55.1%
Facility 55.1%
VA AVG 85.7%
Rank #249 / 314
-36%
5.15
Facility 5.15
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #20 / 89
-5%+38%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 93
23
Facility 23
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #39 / 90
7.7
Facility 7.7
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #44 / 90
-47-
30
Facility 30
VA AVG 44
Rank #304 / 449
Virginia Baptist Homes Inc
$27.0M
Facility $27.0M
VA AVG $18.3M
Rank #38 / 89
$12.7M
Facility $12.7M
VA AVG $6.9M
Rank #25 / 89
47.1%
Facility 47.1%
VA AVG 39.7%
Rank #39 / 89
495397
Warwick Forest
NH
AL
IL
MC
Newport News (Central Newport News)
209
Facility 209
VA AVG 95
Rank #17 / 371
90.1%
Facility 90.1%
VA AVG 85.7%
Rank #46 / 314
+5%- -34%-
$10.4k
Facility $10.4k
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #79 / 93
58
Facility 58
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #76 / 90
14.5
Facility 14.5
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #78 / 90
4199-
12
Facility 12
VA AVG 44
Rank #398 / 449
Riverside Healthcare Association, Inc
$22.7M
Facility $22.7M
VA AVG $18.3M
Rank #8 / 89
$11.5M
Facility $11.5M
VA AVG $6.9M
Rank #23 / 89
50.7%
Facility 50.7%
VA AVG 39.7%
Rank #83 / 89
495071
Friendship Retirement Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
Roanoke (Hollins)
253
Facility 253
VA AVG 95
Rank #5 / 371
93.1%
Facility 93.1%
VA AVG 85.7%
Rank #27 / 314
+9%
4.46
Facility 4.46
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #33 / 89
+4%+19%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 93
18
Facility 18
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #29 / 90
4.5
Facility 4.5
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #18 / 90
-231A+
48
Facility 48
VA AVG 44
Rank #186 / 449
Friendship Foundation Inc
$29.8M
Facility $29.8M
VA AVG $18.3M
Rank #20 / 89
$15.3M
Facility $15.3M
VA AVG $6.9M
Rank #22 / 89
51.5%
Facility 51.5%
VA AVG 39.7%
Rank #55 / 89
495092
Falcons Landing
NH
AL
IL
MC
Potomac Falls
60
Facility 60
VA AVG 95
Rank #273 / 371
71.8%
Facility 71.8%
VA AVG 85.7%
Rank #164 / 314
-16%
6.16
Facility 6.16
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #6 / 89
-70%+64%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 93
11
Facility 11
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #7 / 90
3.7
Facility 3.7
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #9 / 90
-49A+
33
Facility 33
VA AVG 44
Rank #282 / 449
Air Force Retired Officers Community-Washington D.c
$37.2M
Facility $37.2M
VA AVG $18.3M
Rank #14 / 89
$21.0M
Facility $21.0M
VA AVG $6.9M
Rank #7 / 89
56.5%
Facility 56.5%
VA AVG 39.7%
Rank #21 / 89
495312
Autumn Care of Suffolk
NH
AL
IL
MC
Suffolk (Pruden Boulevard)
110
Facility 110
VA AVG 95
Rank #111 / 371
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
VA AVG 85.7%
Rank #23 / 314
+9%
3.23
Facility 3.23
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #71 / 89
-34%-14%
$0
Facility $0
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #1 / 93
52
Facility 52
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #72 / 90
17.3
Facility 17.3
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #86 / 90
2106-
13
Facility 13
VA AVG 44
Rank #392 / 449
Tracey Horton Daniels
$10.7M
Facility $10.7M
VA AVG $18.3M
Rank #75 / 89
$4.4M
Facility $4.4M
VA AVG $6.9M
Rank #63 / 89
40.7%
Facility 40.7%
VA AVG 39.7%
Rank #7 / 89
495258
Nans Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing
NH
AL
HC
MC
NC
PC
RC
Suffolk
34
Facility 34
VA AVG 95
Rank #336 / 371
47.1%
Facility 47.1%
VA AVG 85.7%
Rank #277 / 314
-45%
2.95
Facility 2.95
VA AVG 3.74
Rank #76 / 89
-50%-21%
$5.3k
Facility $5.3k
VA AVG $54.3k
Rank #75 / 93
47
Facility 47
VA AVG 38.4
Rank #64 / 90
11.8
Facility 11.8
VA AVG 8.9
Rank #64 / 90
116-
21
Facility 21
VA AVG 44
Rank #353 / 449
Tameika Bryant
$15.8M
Facility $15.8M
VA AVG $18.3M
Rank #60 / 89
$7.9M
Facility $7.9M
VA AVG $6.9M
Rank #50 / 89
50.3%
Facility 50.3%
VA AVG 39.7%
Rank #27 / 89
495247
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Overview of The Boulevard Post Acute

The Boulevard Post Acute is a top-rated nursing home in Fairfax, VA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Here, older adults can feel at home, accompanied by its nurturing and welcoming environment. Residents also have a maintenance-free living, with 24-hour care, gourmet dining, and household services. Focusing on residents’ recovery and wellness, individualized care plans are provided for their unique needs and habits.

Seasonal events, day outings, and recreational activities help residents have fun and make friends. A lively lobby area, a coffee shop, and a bistro are also available for residents’ leisure. With its ideal location near Mantua Park and public transportation, along Arlington Boulevard, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. Dedicated to older adults’ well-being, this nursing home is one of the leading options for senior living in Virginia.

Contact The Boulevard Post Acute

Overview of Annandale Healthcare Center

Annandale Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Annandale, VA, offering long-term care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Promoting a supportive and welcoming environment, the community keeps older adults comfortable and safe. 24-hour care, recreational activities, and nutritious meals are also offered, so residents experience maintenance-free living. With personalized attention and care, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.

Group outings, social events, and light exercises provide residents with more opportunities to explore new hobbies and make friends. Lively gathering areas and cozy rooms ensure residents can rest comfortably. Surrounded by green spaces along Columbia Pike Service Road, the community ensures residents have a serene retirement. This nursing home ensures older adults can recover with ease, making it one of the best options for senior living in Virginia.

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Overview of Potomac Falls Health and Rehab Center

Potomac Falls Health and Rehab Center is a highly recognized nursing home in Sterling, VA, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, and respite care. With private and semi-private rooms in a home-like setting, the community ensures older adults can keep their peace of mind in retirement. Housekeeping, a fine dining program, and creative therapy programs are among the excellent services provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Through an innovative care approach, the community strives to provide care for their unique needs and preferences.

Book clubs, arts and crafts, and live performances provide residents with more opportunities to continue learning and have fun. A beauty salon and cozy communal spaces are also available, so residents can relax and interact with friends. Located along Leesburg Pike, near public transportation, restaurants, and shops, the community ensures easy access to their needs and leisure. This nursing home has high-quality services, making it a great choice for senior living in Virginia.

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Overview of Petersburg Healthcare Center

Petersburg Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Petersburg, VA, offering long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. The community also promotes a nurturing and inviting environment, ensuring older adults can ease their worries in retirement. Memory support, therapy services, and hospice care are among the exceptional services provided to meet residents’ needs and preferences. Through individualized care plans, the community ensures residents can recover and live to their potential.

Bingo nights, therapy dog visits, and social events help enhance residents’ memory and have fun. With spacious rooms and lively gathering areas, residents can rest and move around comfortably. Restaurants, shops, and bus stops are also located nearby, providing residents with quick access to their necessities and leisure. Providing exceptional standards of care for older adults’ well-being, this nursing home is a trusted option for senior living in Virginia.

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Overview of Battlefield Park Healthcare Center

Battlefield Park Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Petersburg, VA, that specializes in long-term care, including skilled nursing and physical therapy. Promoting a warm and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults are treated well during their stay. With 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and recreational activities, residents are guaranteed a worry-free living. The community also prioritizes residents’ well-being, providing personalized care plans for their needs.

A variety of games and light exercises ensure residents can live actively and make friends. Residents can also relax and recover without hassles, especially with cozy rooms and state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment. Situated near restaurants, shops, and bus stops in Petersburg, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in Virginia, especially with its top-notch services.

Contact Battlefield Park Healthcare Center

Overview of Dinwiddie Health & Rehab Center

Dinwiddie Health & Rehab Center is a well-regarded nursing home in North Dinwiddie, VA, that offers long-term care, rehabilitation, and respite care. Featuring private and semi-private rooms in a nurturing environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at home during their stay. Housekeeping services, fine dining options, and creative therapy programs are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Through personalized care options, residents receive the utmost attention for their needs and preferences.

Pet visits, movie time, and exercise groups are just some of the activities dedicated to helping residents have fun and live actively. Residents can also relax and move around comfortably with a beauty salon and lively gathering areas. Situated along Boydron Plank Road, near green spaces and public transportation, the community ensures residents have easy access to their necessities. This nursing home is a trusted choice for senior living in Virginia, providing exceptional services for older adults’ well-being.

Contact Dinwiddie Health & Rehab Center

Overview of Mahova Your Masonic Community

Mahova Your Masonic Community is a retirement home and independent living community at 4101 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia 23223, on a 90-acre gated campus. Open to qualified Masons age 65 or older, their spouses, or widows over 62 (Virginia Masons may need local lodge affiliation). The facility is licensed and has on-site licensed nurses and CNAs. Total residents: 220. Not CMS-certified for Medicare or Medicaid. Administrator information is not publicly disclosed.

Founded in 1890, MAHOVA states that it is grounded in Freemasonry principles and emphasizes love, respect, and care for others. Activities include movie nights, live music performances, exercise classes, woodworking and art projects in an on-site workshop, and a community garden. Transportation services and fitness and recreation amenities support active living. The community operates as a gated environment for safety and community connection among Masons and their families.

MAHOVA is independent living only. Residents must be fully independent or arrange private care services directly. No skilled nursing or assisted living is provided on-site.

Inspection and regulatory compliance data for MAHOVA with the Virginia Department of Social Services are not publicly available.

Located 4.9 miles from downtown Richmond with a Walk Score of 33 (somewhat walkable). Most errands and services require a vehicle. Nearby access to hospitals, pharmacies, dining, shopping, and parks available by car.

Financial assistance programs available to Virginia residents include Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus, Virginia Respite Care Grant Program, Adult Services Program, Auxiliary Grant Program, Medicare Savings Program, Energy Assistance Program, VA Aid and Attendance, Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled, and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. Income and asset limits vary; families should verify eligibility with a local Area Agency on Aging.

Families should verify Masonic lodge affiliation requirements, confirm state licensing and oversight status, and confirm whether residents have access to local healthcare providers.

Contact MAHOVA Your Masonic Community

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.

  • 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
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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 77 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.