Virginia facility statistics
Medicare-certified facilities in Virginia, their CMS five-star quality, and the population they serve. Data as of June 20, 2026.
944facilities
3.1★average rating
277rated 4-5 stars
29%are 4-5 stars
Facilities by type
| Type | Facilities | Avg rating | % 4-5★ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 289 | 3.0★ | 39.4% |
| Hospitals | 96 | 3.7★ | 47.9% |
| Home Health Agencies | 240 | 3.3★ | 22.9% |
| Hospices | 111 | — | — |
| Dialysis Centers | 208 | 3.0★ | 29.8% |
Star-rating distribution
All rated facilities in Virginia. Green = 4-5★, amber = 3★, red = 1-2★.
Population, aging & economy
8,710,778total population
17.8%aged 65+
1,547,113residents 65+
+12.9%65+ growth since 2020
1.8%aged 85+
221people / sq mi
$90,974median household income
8.3%of seniors in poverty
1.9nursing homes per 10k seniors
Seniors (65+) by race
Separately, 4.3% of seniors are of Hispanic origin (any race). Race categories are mutually exclusive; Hispanic origin is counted separately.
Residents 65+ by gender
Women outnumber men among seniors (55.0% women), reflecting longer female life expectancy.
Residents 65+ over time
Share of population 65+ over time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (2020-2024).
Largest cities by facility count
Richmond
64 facilities
Avg rating2.8
Virginia Beach
47 facilities
Avg rating3.1
Fairfax
30 facilities
Avg rating3.5
Roanoke
30 facilities
Avg rating3.3
Fredericksburg
28 facilities
Avg rating3
Newport News
28 facilities
Avg rating2.8
Norfolk
26 facilities
Avg rating2.8
Chesapeake
22 facilities
Avg rating3
Lynchburg
21 facilities
Avg rating3
Alexandria
19 facilities
Avg rating3.8
Charlottesville
19 facilities
Avg rating2.8
Suffolk
17 facilities
Avg rating2.9
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