A comprehensive guide to 79 maternity hospitals across Virginia, including CMS quality ratings, Birthing-Friendly designations, and safety data to help you find the best place to give birth.
Top 10 Hospitals in Virginia
The highest-rated hospitals for maternity care in Virginia, based on CMS overall quality ratings and safety data.
| # | Hospital | City | Rating | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 2 | Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | Fairfax | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 3 | Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 4 | Virginia Hospital Center | Arlington | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 5 | Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 6 | Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals | Richmond | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 7 | Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 8 | Winchester Medical Center | Winchester | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 9 | Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 10 | Sentara Rmh Medical Center | Harrisonburg | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
Hospitals by City in Virginia
Browse maternity hospitals by city. Cities with 3 or more hospitals have detailed comparison pages.
Richmond
Norfolk
Charlottesville
Fredericksburg
Alexandria
Newport News
Virginia Beach
Williamsburg
Petersburg
Lebanon
Harrisonburg
Winchester
South Boston
Portsmouth
Fishersville
Culpeper
Hopewell
Lynchburg
Warrenton
Roanoke
Front Royal
Onancock
Marion
Christiansburg
Leesburg
Suffolk
Manassas
Salem
Arlington
Abingdon
Richlands
Falls Church
Mechanicsville
Danville
Tappahannock
Bedford
Rocky Mount
Farmville
Franklin
Hampton
Emporia
South Hill
Fairfax
Reston
Blacksburg
Wytheville
Woodbridge
Big Stone Gap
Galax
Pulaski
Tazewell
Chesapeake
Low Moor
Grundy
Gloucester
Midlothian
Stafford
Haymarket
Dulles
Hot Springs
Pearisburg
Clintwood
Lexington
Woodstock
Luray
Kilmarnock
Pennington Gap
Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in Virginia
This is close to the national average of 50%.
The CMS Birthing-Friendly designation recognizes hospitals that meet quality benchmarks for maternity care, including lower C-section rates for low-risk pregnancies and implementation of evidence-based birth practices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hospitals for giving birth are in Virginia?
There are 79 CMS-certified hospitals in Virginia. Of these, 43 (54%) have earned the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for quality maternity care.
What is the best hospital to give birth in Virginia?
Based on CMS data, Inova Loudoun Hospital in Leesburg has the highest overall rating (5/5) in Virginia. It also holds the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How many Birthing-Friendly hospitals are in Virginia?
Virginia has 43 Birthing-Friendly designated hospitals out of 79 total (54%). This is close to the national average of 50%.
