5 out of 5 stars
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital has again been rated 5 out of 5 stars (the best possible rating) in the most recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Five-Star Quality report. The ratings use evidence-based evaluation that reflects a hospital’s standard of care based on quality measurements such as safety, timeliness and effectiveness of care.
Inova is the only hospital system in the Washington, DC region with 5-star rated hospitals from CMS and is the highest ranked system in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital received an "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2025, marking 26 “straight A” grades. In addition, the hospital was recognized among the 
Inova is Committed to the Highest-Quality Surgical Care
Quality Verification Program (QVP)
U.S. News & World Report: Among the Best in Washington, DC Area
Inova is proud to have been named to the 
In 2014, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™ for stroke care. This certification as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission recognizes facilities that make exceptional efforts to meet the unique needs of stroke patients and foster better outcomes for stroke care. 
Inova Health System has been named one of 61 exceptional healthcare centers across the state to be featured in Virginia Living’s Top Hospitals & Medical Centers 2024. We are proud to be among Virginia's top healthcare facilities, celebrating their commitment to superior care, cutting-edge technology, and outstanding professionals.
American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)
American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
Inova Fair Oaks has earned a High-Performing Hospital rating by U.S. News & World report for Maternity. This rating signifies high-quality labor & delivery services for uncomplicated pregnancies. U.S. News evaluates C-section rates, newborn complication rates, breast milk feeding rates, early elective delivery rates, routine vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC) rates, episiotomy rates, whether a hospital meets new federal criteria for "birthing-friendly" practices, and whether a hospital tracked and reported their outcomes for patients of different races and ethnicities.
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital has been named a Magnet™ organization, one of the highest levels of recognition a hospital can achieve for excellence in nursing services.
Inova Fair Oaks earns Silver Level Beacon Award for Excellence
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital was recently recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as Silver level for their commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep. The National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program was created by Cribs for Kids®, a national infant safe sleep organization. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, Cribs for Kids is dedicated to preventing infant sleep-related deaths due to SUID and accidental suffocation. As a Nationally Certified Safe Sleep Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is recognized for following the safe sleep guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and providing training programs for healthcare team members, and family caregivers.
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital has once again earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for accreditation as a spine center of excellence by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for healthcare quality and safety in hospitals. This is a nationally recognized standard of care placing Inova among a select group of hospital nationwide to achieve excellence in spine care. The 
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital received the Go Clear Award™ for its achievement in eliminating hazardous smoke from its surgical procedures.
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital was named Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the nation's leading accreditor of healthcare organizations, in the areas of heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care. 
Through the work of the Inova Pride Team Member Resource Group, our hospitals have received rankings within the 
Inova is proud to be a Virginia Values Veterans V3-certified employer, working with the Department of Veterans Services and other strategic partners to support Virginia’s Veterans in the workforce.
Through the work of the Inova Pride Team Member Resource Group, our hospitals have received rankings within the 
A DiversityJobs Employer Member, Inova is committed to building a culture of inclusion and workplace that that inspires a sense of belonging in every team member.
Inova has been recognized as a Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Community Foundation for Northern Virginia 2023 Champion for Accountability, demonstrating our organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by collecting, sharing, and acting on data about the demographic composition of our owners, senior staff, and board.
Inova Cares for Behavioral Health and Inova Pride Clinic are proud to have been awarded the Equality Allies recognition through Equality Loudoun, which demonstrates that they go beyond passive allyship to be an LGBTQ+ ally to our community, particularly when they are receiving healthcare at Inova.
