Nursing homes in Amherst, VA

Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Amherst, part of the Amherst area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents seeking long-term care in Amherst, Virginia, can evaluate local options using data from the CMS Care Compare tool. This Amherst County community currently features one skilled nursing facility, Fairmont Crossing Health and Rehab Center, which holds a 3-star overall rating under the federal 5-star quality system. Operated by Hill Valley Healthcare, this center serves the 24521 ZIP code, providing the primary nursing home resource for local families navigating institutional care.

What to look for in Amherst

• All homes in Amherst score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
• No home in Amherst reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
• No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is FAIRMONT CROSSING HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER at 3★.
• 1 of 1 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

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