Top 5 hospitals in Virginia by CMS stars
| # | Hospital | City | CMS stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford Memorial Hospital | Bedford | |
| 2 | Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital | Richmond | |
| 3 | Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria | |
| 4 | Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | Fairfax | |
| 5 | Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church |
How Virginia hospitals are rated
Number of rated hospitals at each star level. Pick a level to filter the list below.
All 76 rated hospitals in Virginia
Sorted from the highest CMS overall rating to the lowest. 35 other Virginia hospitals in our directory have no CMS rating, usually because they report too few measures.
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Latest national report: 79% of Utah's rated hospitals have 4 or 5 CMS stars; 14% of Mississippi's do (Nov 13, 2026)
How Virginia compares with its neighbors
| Rank | State | Avg stars | Rated 4–5 ★ | 5 ★ / 1 ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Virginia | 3.68 | 61% | 12 / 0 |
| #17 | Maryland | 3.31 | 38% | 7 / 2 |
| #18 | North Carolina | 3.30 | 44% | 12 / 4 |
| #37 | Tennessee | 3.08 | 36% | 6 / 6 |
| #46 | West Virginia | 2.76 | 26% | 5 / 6 |
| #47 | Kentucky | 2.76 | 24% | 5 / 8 |
Questions about Virginia hospital ratings
What are the best-rated hospitals in Virginia?
12 Virginia hospitals have the top 5-star CMS rating: Bedford Memorial Hospital (Bedford), Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital (Richmond), Inova Alexandria Hospital (Alexandria), Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (Fairfax), Inova Fairfax Hospital (Falls Church), Inova Loudoun Hospital (Leesburg) and 6 more, all listed on this page.
How does Virginia rank for hospital quality?
Virginia ranks #6 of 50 states. Its 76 rated hospitals average 3.68 stars, against a U.S. average of 3.21. 61% are rated 4 or 5 stars and 8% are rated 1 or 2 stars.
How many Virginia hospitals have a 1-star rating?
None. No rated Virginia hospital has the lowest 1-star rating.
Why isn't my hospital on this list?
Only hospitals with a CMS overall star rating are listed. 35 other Virginia hospitals in our directory have no rating, usually because they report too few measures. That is common for small rural, critical access and specialty hospitals. Every hospital still has its own page in the Virginia hospital directory.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Hospital General Information, published October 2026. Each facility is counted once by its CMS Certification Number. Updated automatically when CMS publishes new data.
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