Nursing homes in Charlottesville, VA

Compare 8 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Charlottesville, part of the Albemarle 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.

Charlottesville, Virginia, and the surrounding Albemarle region provide residents with access to eight state-licensed nursing homes. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these local facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge stands out as the area's sole 5-star facility. Families exploring care options across ZIP codes 22901, 22902, 22903, and 22911 can use these federal quality metrics to evaluate local providers.

What to look for in Charlottesville

• 5 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 2 of 8 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 5 of 8 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 8 highest rated nursing homes in Charlottesville

1. 1
   WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY BLUE RI

   WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY OF THE BLUE RIDGE · Small
   5.0
2. 2
   MONROE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER

   SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · Large
   4.0
3. 3
   OUR LADY OF PEACE INC

   Legal Business Name Not Available · Small
   4.0
4. 4
   CHARLOTTESVILLE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER

   LIFEWORKS REHAB · Medium
   3.0
5. 5
   CEDARS HEALTHCARE CENTER

   COMMUNICARE HEALTH · Large
   2.0
6. 6
   COLONNADES HEALTH CARE CENTER

   SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING · Small
   2.0
7. 7
   THE LAURELS OF CHARLOTTESVILLE

   CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE · Large
   2.0
8. 8
   ALBEMARLE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER

   LIFEWORKS REHAB · Large
   2.0

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