Poplar Hill Health and Rehab was the second largest nursing home in Fauquier County during the first quarter of 2026, data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) shows.
The facility had 113 beds available, nine fewer than the Fauquier County average for the first quarter of 2026. The center cared for an average of 101.7 residents over that period.
The CMS gave Poplar Hill Health and Rehab an overall rating of 3 out of 5, matching Virginia’s average rating for similar facilities.
Brookside Rehab & Nursing Center had the most beds in Fauquier County during the quarter, with a total of 130 available.
Poplar Hill Health and Rehab reported no fines or penalties during the first quarter of 2026.
There were two for-profit nursing homes located in Fauquier County, Virginia, during this period.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates show the nation’s population of older adults continues to rise while younger age groups shrink. Between 2020 and 2024, the population of Americans 65 and older grew by 13%, as those under 18 declined by 1.7%. Over the last 100 years, the older adult population expanded significantly, climbing from 4.9 million in 1920 to over 61 million by 2024.
A study from 2021 found that almost half of people in this age group—about 28 million—are likely to require long-term services and support, and over a third may need to move into a nursing home eventually.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookside Rehab & Nursing Center | 1 |
| 2 | Poplar Hill Health and Rehab | 3 |
Information in this article comes from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The source data is available here.
