Nursing Homes in Winchester, Virginia
Winchester has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 307 beds. The city average CMS rating is 2.8 stars, which is at Virginia's state average of 3.0 stars. 1 facility earns a B grade or better and is recommended for family consideration.
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City Average
-0.26 vs state
Total Beds
307
across 4 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 under CMS review
0 with abuse citations
Nurse Availability
46 min
RN time per resident daily
Meets CMS recommendation
Well Staffed
1
exceed staffing threshold
25% of facilities
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Top Rated in Winchester
The Village At Orchard Ridge
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The Village At Orchard Ridge
★★★★★ · 90/100 · 20 beds
Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury
★★★★★ · 53/100 · 51 beds
Winchester Health & Rehabilitation
★★★★★ · 50/100 · 60 beds
Evergreen Health And Rehabilitation Center
★★★★★ · 43/100 · 176 beds
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About Nursing Home Care in Winchester
When it comes to nursing home care in Winchester, VA, families should tread carefully. The standout is The Village at Orchard Ridge, which boasts a 5-star CMS rating and an impressive score of 90. Overall, the market presents good options, but they are somewhat limited, with only one facility receiving a recommendation. Families should be aware that while there are no major red flags in the area, the choices are not plentiful.
For families exploring their options, The Village at Orchard Ridge is certainly worth a visit, given its excellent reputation and clean record with zero fines in the last three years. While the other two facilities—Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation Center and Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury—are worth noting, they do not offer the same level of assurance. Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury has a reasonable score of 3 stars, but it’s still a step down from the best. If you’re open to looking beyond Winchester, consider facilities in nearby cities for more choices.
Families should definitely skip visiting Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation Center, which has a troubling Grade D rating. The facility has been flagged for issues that could compromise care quality. Remember to ask about staff-to-resident ratios and any recent inspections when touring facilities; these details can reveal a lot about the level of care your loved one can expect.
Winchester at a Glance
Good News
- • 3 facilities with clean records—no fines in 3 years
- • 2 community-run facilities (non-profit)
- • 1 facility has more nurses than required
- • 1 facility earned 5-star CMS rating
Be Aware
- • 1 facility with critical staffing shortages
What's Changing
- → 4 facilities stayed the same
- ★ Overall: Winchester is stable
Questions Winchester Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?
CMS recommends 0.75 hrs; Winchester avg is 0.76 hrs (46 min)
Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?
3 of 4 Winchester facilities have zero fines
What were your most recent inspection findings?
Ask for specifics—0 local facilities have serious deficiencies
What is your staff-to-resident ratio on weekends?
Weekend staffing often differs from weekday levels
Finding Quality Nursing Home Care in Winchester, Virginia
Winchester, Virginia's Winchester City County seat, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with approximately 307 beds. Families have solid options to choose from.
Winchester vs. Virginia: Near State Average
Winchester nursing homes perform near the state average on key quality metrics. The city's average CMS rating of 2.75 stars is close to Virginia's statewide average of 3.01 stars.
1 of 4 facility earns a B grade or better. Families should still research carefully, as quality varies by facility.
Understanding Our Trust Score System
The Trust Score is a 0-100 rating calculated from CMS's official nursing home database. The score combines five data categories:
- Health Inspection Results — Recent deficiencies, their severity, and patterns over time
- Staffing Levels — RN hours, total nursing hours, and weekend staffing
- Quality Measures — Clinical outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, and rehospitalizations
- Penalties — Fines, payment denials, and enforcement actions
- Complaints — Substantiated complaints and their severity
In Winchester, 1 facility scores a B grade or better, indicating they meet quality benchmarks across these categories. We recommend families prioritize these facilities and carefully research any facility rated C or below before visiting.
Staffing: Meeting Standards in Winchester
Staffing levels are among the most important predictors of nursing home quality. Research consistently shows that facilities with more nursing staff—especially registered nurses—have better outcomes for residents.
Winchester facilities average 0.76 RN hours per resident day, which meets the CMS-recommended threshold of 0.75 hours. The typical Winchester resident receives approximately 46 minutes of RN attention daily—compared to the 45 minutes experts recommend.
1 Winchester facilities exceed CMS staffing recommendations. Families prioritizing staffing should look for facilities with the "Top Staffing" badge and ask specifically about RN hours during facility visits.
Ownership: Mix of For-Profit and Non-Profit
Winchester has 2 non-profit nursing homes and 2 for-profit facilities. 3 of 4 facilities are chain-owned, with the remainder independently operated.
Research suggests non-profit facilities often have higher staffing levels and fewer deficiencies on average, though ownership type alone does not guarantee quality. Families should evaluate each facility individually using inspection data, staffing levels, and recent deficiency reports.
Nearby Alternatives Worth Considering
Families may also want to consider nearby Virginia cities for additional options. The following Virginia cities offer multiple nursing home options:
- Richmond — 19 facilities
- Virginia Beach — 14 facilities
- Roanoke — 11 facilities
- Lynchburg — 8 facilities
- Norfolk — 8 facilities
- Charlottesville — 8 facilities
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Winchester, Virginia?
Winchester has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with a total of 307 beds. The city average CMS rating is 2.8 stars, which is below Virginia's state average of 3.0 stars.
What are the best nursing homes in Winchester?
Based on our Trust Score analysis of CMS inspection data, the top-rated nursing homes in Winchester include:
- • The Village At Orchard Ridge — Grade A, 90/100 Trust Score
- • Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury — Grade C, 53/100 Trust Score
- • Winchester Health & Rehabilitation — Grade C, 50/100 Trust Score
These facilities have strong inspection records and staffing levels.
Which Winchester nursing homes should I avoid?
We flag 0 facilities in Winchester as high-risk based on patterns of serious deficiencies, substantial fines, or placement on CMS's Special Focus Facility list. These facilities are marked with warning indicators in our listings above.
We recommend avoiding facilities with: Grade D or F, recent "Immediate Jeopardy" citations (indicating serious harm or risk to residents), or those on CMS's Special Focus Facility list.
The Bottom Line on Winchester Nursing Homes
Winchester offers typical nursing home options for the state. Focus your search on the 1 facility graded A or B, particularly those with zero fines and strong staffing.