Nursing homes in Richmond, VA

Compare 18 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Richmond, part of the Richmond City area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.4★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Richmond, Virginia residents have access to 18 nursing homes located throughout Richmond City and surrounding ZIP codes like 23226 and 23233. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars. While only two local centers currently hold a 5-star designation, Westminster-Canterbury of Richmond stands out as the highest-rated option for those seeking top-tier clinical care within the region.

Homes
18
Avg overall
2.4★
-0.7 vs national
Avg staffing
2.3★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 2.4★ · 18 homes
5
2 (11%)
4
3 (17%)
3
2 (11%)
2
5 (28%)
1
6 (33%)

What to look for in Richmond

  • 11 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • 6 of 18 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
  • 13 of 18 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Richmond

  1. 1
    WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY OF RICHMOND
    WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY CORPORATION · Large
    5.0
  2. 2
    VCU HEALTH CHILDREN'S SERVICES AT BROOK ROAD
    Legal Business Name Not Available · Small
    5.0
  3. 3
    SHALOM GARDENS HEALTH & REHABILITATION
    HILL VALLEY HEALTHCARE · Medium
    4.0
  4. 4
    OUR LADY OF HOPE HEALTH CENTER
    OUR LADY OF HOPE HEALTH CENTER, INC · Medium
    4.0
  5. 5
    SITTER AND BARFOOT VETERANS CARE CENTER
    SITTERBARFOOT VETERANS CARE CENTER · Large
    4.0
  6. 6
    LAKEWOOD MANOR
    LAKEWOOD MANOR BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY · Medium
    3.0
  7. 7
    THE VIRGINIA HOME
    Legal Business Name Not Available · Large
    3.0
  8. 8
    LAKESIDE HEALTH & REHABILITATION
    HILL VALLEY HEALTHCARE · Large
    2.0
  9. 9
    THE LAURELS OF UNIVERSITY PARK
    CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE · Large
    2.0
  10. 102.0

All homes in Richmond

WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY OF RICHMOND
WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY CORPORATION · Large · Not for Profit
5.04054
VCU HEALTH CHILDREN'S SERVICES AT BROOK ROAD
Legal Business Name Not Available · Small · Not for Profit
5.05045
SHALOM GARDENS HEALTH & REHABILITATION
HILL VALLEY HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit
4.04023
OUR LADY OF HOPE HEALTH CENTER
OUR LADY OF HOPE HEALTH CENTER, INC · Medium · Not for Profit
4.04022
SITTER AND BARFOOT VETERANS CARE CENTER
SITTERBARFOOT VETERANS CARE CENTER · Large · Government
4.03045
LAKEWOOD MANOR
LAKEWOOD MANOR BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY · Medium · Not for Profit
3.03043
THE VIRGINIA HOME
Legal Business Name Not Available · Large · Not for Profit
3.02045
LAKESIDE HEALTH & REHABILITATION
HILL VALLEY HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
2.01025
THE LAURELS OF UNIVERSITY PARK
CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE · Large · For Profit
2.02024
BEAUFONT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
LIFEWORKS REHAB · Large · For Profit
2.03014
SOUTHAMPTON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES · Large · For Profit
2.01015
August Healthcare at Richmond
SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER · Small · For Profit
2.02043
Parham Health Care & Rehab Center
LIFEWORKS REHAB · Large · For Profit
1.01013
WESTPORT REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
LIFEWORKS REHAB · Large · For Profit
1.01012
CANTERBURY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES · Large · For Profit
1.01014
ROSEDALE HEALTH & REHABILITATION
HILL VALLEY HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
1.01013
FOREST HILL HEALTH & REHABILITATION
HILL VALLEY HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
1.01011
GLENBURNIE REHAB & NURSING CENTER
LIFEWORKS REHAB · Large · For Profit
1.01014

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