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.
Rating distribution
avg 2.4★ · 18 homesProvider mix in Richmond
10 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
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
- 1WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY OF RICHMOND5.0WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY CORPORATION · Large
- 2VCU HEALTH CHILDREN'S SERVICES AT BROOK ROAD5.0Legal Business Name Not Available · Small
- 3SHALOM GARDENS HEALTH & REHABILITATION4.0HILL VALLEY HEALTHCARE · Medium
- 4OUR LADY OF HOPE HEALTH CENTER4.0OUR LADY OF HOPE HEALTH CENTER, INC · Medium
- 5SITTER AND BARFOOT VETERANS CARE CENTER4.0SITTERBARFOOT VETERANS CARE CENTER · Large
- 6LAKEWOOD MANOR3.0LAKEWOOD MANOR BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY · Medium
- 7THE VIRGINIA HOME3.0Legal Business Name Not Available · Large
- 8LAKESIDE HEALTH & REHABILITATION2.0HILL VALLEY HEALTHCARE · Large
- 9THE LAURELS OF UNIVERSITY PARK2.0CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE · Large
- 10BEAUFONT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER2.0LIFEWORKS REHAB · Large
All homes in Richmond
| WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY OF RICHMOND WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY CORPORATION · Large · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| VCU HEALTH CHILDREN'S SERVICES AT BROOK ROAD Legal Business Name Not Available · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| SHALOM GARDENS HEALTH & REHABILITATION HILL VALLEY HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| OUR LADY OF HOPE HEALTH CENTER OUR LADY OF HOPE HEALTH CENTER, INC · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| SITTER AND BARFOOT VETERANS CARE CENTER SITTERBARFOOT VETERANS CARE CENTER · Large · Government | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| LAKEWOOD MANOR LAKEWOOD MANOR BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY · Medium · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| THE VIRGINIA HOME Legal Business Name Not Available · Large · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| LAKESIDE HEALTH & REHABILITATION HILL VALLEY HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| THE LAURELS OF UNIVERSITY PARK CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| BEAUFONT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER LIFEWORKS REHAB · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| SOUTHAMPTON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| August Healthcare at Richmond SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER · Small · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Parham Health Care & Rehab Center LIFEWORKS REHAB · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| WESTPORT REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER LIFEWORKS REHAB · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| CANTERBURY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| ROSEDALE HEALTH & REHABILITATION HILL VALLEY HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| FOREST HILL HEALTH & REHABILITATION HILL VALLEY HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| GLENBURNIE REHAB & NURSING CENTER LIFEWORKS REHAB · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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