How many nursing homes are in Virginia?

Virginia has 289 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities, averaging 38.1 deficiencies per facility, with 2 reporting zero citations in their most recent survey cycle.

What are the best nursing homes in Virginia?

This page ranks all 289 skilled nursing facilities in Virginia by fewest CMS survey deficiencies. Facilities with zero deficiencies are ranked highest.

How are the rankings determined?

Rankings are based on official CMS Health Deficiency data. Facilities are ordered by total citation count, then alphabetically. Lower deficiency counts indicate stronger regulatory compliance.

How often is the data updated?

Rankings are refreshed regularly to reflect the latest CMS survey results published by state survey agencies.

Best Nursing Homes in Virginia — 2026 Rankings

Virginia has 289 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities. The state averages 38.1 deficiencies per facility, with 2 facilities receiving zero citations in their latest CMS survey cycle. Rankings below are based on official CMS Health Deficiency data.

Top-Ranked Facilities (Fewest Deficiencies)

Cedarfield Pinnacle Living — Richmond (0 deficiencies)
Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center — Virginia Beach (0 deficiencies)
King's Grant Retirement Commun — Martinsville (2 deficiencies)
Augusta Medical Ctr Skilled Ca — Fishersville (4 deficiencies)
The Village At Orchard Ridge — Winchester (4 deficiencies)
Hillsville Health & Rehab Center — Hillsville (5 deficiencies)
Vcu Health Children's Services At Brook Road — Richmond (5 deficiencies)
Heritage Hall Front Royal — Front Royal (6 deficiencies)
Westminster-Canterbury Of Lynchburg Inc — Lynchburg (6 deficiencies)
Wythe Cnty Community Hosp Ecu — Wytheville (6 deficiencies)
Lee Health And Rehab Center — Pennington Gap (7 deficiencies)
The Glebe — Daleville (7 deficiencies)
The Haven At Brandermill Woods — Midlothian (7 deficiencies)
Clinch Valley Medical Center — Richlands (8 deficiencies)
SW Va M H Inst Geri Trt Ctr — Marion (8 deficiencies)
Bland County Nursing & Rehab Center — Bastian (9 deficiencies)
Francis Marion Manor Health & Rehabilitation — Marion (9 deficiencies)
Gretna Health And Rehabilitation Center — Gretna (9 deficiencies)
Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community — Harrisonburg (9 deficiencies)
Windsormeade Of Williamsburg — Williamsburg (9 deficiencies)
Abingdon Health Care LLC — Abingdon (10 deficiencies)
Blue Ridge Therapy Connection — Stuart (10 deficiencies)
Heritage Hall Lexington — East Lexington (11 deficiencies)
Heritage Hall-Leesburg — Leesburg (11 deficiencies)
Johnson Cntr/Falcons Landing — Potomac Falls (11 deficiencies)

Most-Cited Compliance Areas in Virginia

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — 2,656 citations
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — 2,185 citations
Resident Rights Deficiencies — 1,924 citations
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — 1,230 citations
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — 728 citations

Nursing Homes by City in Virginia

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Official Sources

POCDesk analyzes official government data. Verify any facility's record or read the underlying regulations at these primary sources:

Medicare.gov Care Compare — CMS's official nursing home comparison tool
CMS Provider Data Catalog — the raw nursing home inspection & deficiency datasets
CMS Nursing Home Certification & Compliance — enforcement policy and the Special Focus Facility program
42 CFR Part 483 (eCFR) — the federal requirements of participation behind every F-Tag
National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center — free advocacy help for residents and families