Best Value Hospitals in Virginia
Lowest prices, highest quality — ranked by the data
This analysis covers hospitals in Virginia. We're expanding to new states — check our latest findings or our Virginia and North Carolina pricing reports.
Lower price does not mean lower quality. Across 40 Virginia hospitals, facilities with below-average prices have an average CMS rating of 3.63 stars and 70.3% patient satisfaction. Hospitals with above-average prices average 3.39 stars and 68.6% satisfaction. The data shows the opposite of what most patients assume.
Best value: lowest prices with highest quality
These hospitals have 4 or 5 CMS stars AND the lowest average procedure prices in Virginia:
| Hospital | CMS Rating | Satisfaction | Avg Price | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sovah Health Danville | 2.0 | $4,786 | — | |
| Lewisgale Medical Center | 2.0 | $2,262 | — | |
| Mary Washington Hospital | 2.0 | $870 | — |
Worst value: highest prices with lowest quality
| Hospital | CMS Rating | Avg Price | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER | 2.0 | $5,311 | No penalties |
| SOVAH HEALTH DANVILLE | 2.0 | $4,786 | No penalties |
| MARY WASHINGTON HOSPITAL | 2.0 | $870 | No penalties |
The gap is striking. The best-value hospitals charge $617-$969 on average with 4-5 star ratings. The worst-value hospitals charge $4,786-$5,311 with 2-star ratings. You can pay 8x more and get measurably worse care.
Browse all hospitals and their quality ratings on our hospitals page.
Sources: hospital machine-readable files (45 CFR Part 180), CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, CMS Cost Reports, and IRS Form 990 filings via ProPublica. Every number traces to a federal primary source — full methodology and direct links.
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