Top-Rated Nursing Homes in Virginia
The 61 nursing homes in Virginia that CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government’s five-star system. Listed exactly as CMS publishes it, grouped by county.
At a glance
- CMS 5-star nursing homes
- 61
- Share of rated facilities
- 21%
- of 285 rated
- Rated 4 stars or better
- 114
- All nursing homes in state
- 289
About the CMS 5-star rating (and what this list is not)
CMS 5-star nursing homes in Virginia
All 61 facilities, grouped by county. Each links to its full CMS record.
Fairfax County3
- Arleigh Burke PavilionMc Lean · Fairfax County · 49 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Dulles Health & Rehab CenterHerndon · Fairfax County · 166 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 3 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Goodwin House Bailey's CrossroadsFalls Church · Fairfax County · 73 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
Virginia Beach City County3
- Our Lady of Perpetual HelpVirginia Beach · Virginia Beach City County · 30 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Seaside HHC @ Atlantic ShoreVirginia Beach · Virginia Beach City County · 50 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake BayVirginia Beach · Virginia Beach City County · 108 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
Alexandria City County2
Alleghany County2
Augusta County2
Carroll County2
Loudoun County2
Lynchburg City County2
Martinsville City County2
Roanoke City County2
Shenandoah County2
Albemarle County1
Botetourt County1
Bristol City County1
Buchanan County1
Campbell County1
Chesapeake City County1
Chesterfield County1
Franklin City County1
Frederick County1
Galax City County1
Gloucester County1
Grayson County1
Harrisonburg City County1
Henrico County1
James City County1
Lancaster County1
Madison County1
Manassas City County1
Montgomery County1
Newport News City County1
Norfolk City County1
Patrick County1
Petersburg City County1
Pittsylvania County1
Prince William County1
Richmond City County1
Roanoke County1
Salem City County1
Scott County1
Smyth County1
Suffolk City County1
Warren County1
Washington County1
Compare the top-rated facilities
Put two to four of these facilities side by side on the same CMS fields — exact CMS values, no ranking or recommendation.
A 5-star overall rating does not mean two facilities are identical — they can differ on health inspections, staffing, penalties, and beds. Compare shows all of it side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
How many 5-star nursing homes are in Virginia?
CMS gives its highest overall rating — 5 stars — to 61 of the 285 rated nursing homes in Virginia (about 21%). Those 61 facilities are listed on this page, grouped by county.
Are these the best nursing homes in Virginia?
They are the facilities CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government's five-star system, based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. SeniorCareRating.com does not add its own ranking or opinion; a CMS star rating is a summary of past data, not a guarantee about a facility's current care. Always visit in person and confirm current details with the facility.
What does a 5-star CMS rating mean?
CMS calculates an overall five-star rating from three components: health inspections, staffing levels relative to resident needs, and clinical quality measures. Five stars is "much above average" in CMS's own words. It reflects past reported data, so read it alongside the facility's individual records and a personal visit.
How current is this list?
The ratings on this page reflect the CMS data snapshot refreshed 2026-07-18. CMS updates its ratings over time, so confirm a facility's current rating on Medicare's Care Compare before making a decision.