Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Virginia (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Virginia, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
- 1
Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 59 min a day with each resident (Virginia average 3 hr 46 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
- 2
The Glebe
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 25 min a day with each resident (Virginia average 3 hr 46 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
- 3
Augusta Medical Center Skilled CaInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 6 hr 17 min a day with each resident (Virginia average 3 hr 46 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
- 4
Harbor's Edge
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 52 min a day with each resident (Virginia average 3 hr 46 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
- 5
Westminster-canterbury of Lynchburg
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 55 min a day with each resident (Virginia average 3 hr 46 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
- 6
King's Grant Lacy Health Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 00 min a day with each resident (Virginia average 3 hr 46 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
- 7
Lake Prince Woods
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 50 min a day with each resident (Virginia average 3 hr 46 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
- 8
Abingdon Health & Rehab Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 39 min a day with each resident (Virginia average 3 hr 46 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
- 9
Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 39 min a day with each resident (Virginia average 3 hr 46 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
- 10
Clinch Valley Medical CenterInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 8 hr 02 min a day with each resident (Virginia average 3 hr 46 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
Best-rated nursing homes by county in Virginia
- Albemarle County
- Alexandria City County
- Alleghany County
- Arlington County
- Augusta County
- Botetourt County
- Chesapeake City County
- Chesterfield County
- Danville City County
- Fairfax County
- Frederick County
- Hampton City County
- Hanover County
- Henrico County
- James City County
- Loudoun County
- Lynchburg City County
- Martinsville City County
- Mecklenburg County
- Newport News City County
- Norfolk City County
- Petersburg City County
- Portsmouth City County
- Prince William County
- Richmond City County
- Roanoke County
- Roanoke City County
- Salem City County
- Smyth County
- Stafford County
- Suffolk City County
- Tazewell County
- Virginia Beach City County
- Wise County
About nursing homes in Virginia
What is the best-rated nursing home in Virginia?
By Medicare’s ratings, Davis And McDaniel Veterans Care Center ranks first in Virginia, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Virginia?
253 homes in Virginia qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Virginia, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data