Morningside House of Fredericksburg
Morningside House of Fredericksburg is an assisted living and memory care community administered by Kimberly Brathwaite in Fredericksburg, Virginia, serving older adults who require specialized support in a safe, welcoming, and structured setting. The community was honored as a Best of the Burg 2024 Finalist, reflecting its consistent and stable local reputation. With a 70-bed capacity, the community’s current occupancy is approximately 70%, providing open availability for interested families.
The community’s regulatory history includes five inspections, which is fewer than the Virginia average of 14, three of which resulted in violations, representing a 60% rate that is slightly below the state average of 64.3%. Across all inspections, the community has recorded 19 total deficiencies, which is slightly below the state average of 32. Notably, the most recent complaint-initiated inspection on July 8, 2025, concluded with zero deficiencies, suggesting a positive indicator of current compliance. While an earlier substantiated complaint touched on incident reporting and skin assessments, these issues were addressed in follow-up reviews. Additionally, no fines or formal enforcement actions were reported.
This pet-friendly community provides care programs that include assisted living and memory care, as well as short-term stays, hospice coordination, and concierge services. Focusing on therapeutic management, the community also provides music therapy, pet-assisted activities, and family caregiver training. For safety and peace of mind, a secured perimeter, 24-hour emergency call bells, 24/7 supervision, and wheelchair-accessible transportation are also available on-site. Meanwhile, lifestyle features include a wellness center, full-service salon, and beautifully maintained patios and gardens, along with daily life support like medication management, housekeeping, laundry, and chef-prepared meals. Both WiFi and utilities are also included.
With a combination of community-recognized excellence, diverse programming, and a recent record of clean inspections, Morningside House of Fredericksburg is a reliable choice for families in the Fredericksburg area seeking assisted living or memory care, particularly those prioritizing safety and resident engagement.
About this community
Occupancy
Morningside House of Fredericksburg is administered by Kimberly Brathwaite.
Inspection History
In Virginia, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) perform the inspections required to maintain state and federal licensing.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2024 vs. Virginia state average• Deficiencies per inspection (65% above) 6 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (41% below)
• Deficiencies per year (41% below)
• Inspections with violations (67% below)
• Inspection violation rate (6% below)
• Total complaints (71% below)
• Complaints per year (71% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 19 | 32 | This facility has 41% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (19 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 41% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 9.5 | 16 | This facility has 41% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (9.5 vs. VA avg 16).↓ 41% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 3.8 | 2.3 | This facility has 65% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3.8 vs. VA avg 2.3).↑ 65% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 5 | 14 | This facility has had 64% fewer total inspections than the Virginia average (5 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 64% fewer |
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Inspections with violations
| 3 | 9 | This facility has 67% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 67% better |
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Inspection violation rate
| 60% | 64% | This facility has 4 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (60% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 4% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total complaints
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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Complaints per year
| 1 | 3.5 | This facility has 71% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1 vs. VA avg 3.5).↓ 71% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- June 26, 2025 renewal inspection found 7 deficiencies including admission assessments, staff training, resident room access, medication orders, and fire drill documentation.
- September 16, 2024 complaint investigation substantiated multiple resident care violations including incomplete assessments, failure to report incidents, outdated service plans, and inadequate treatment documentation.
- July 8, 2025 complaint investigation found no deficiencies and did not substantiate allegations related to resident care.
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The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.
| Westminster Canterbury Richmond | MC AL HC IL NH | Richmond | 214 | No | A+ | 16 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 2-4 Bed |
| Our Lady of the Valley | MC AL NH RC SNF | Roanoke (Gainsboro) | 127 | No | A+ | 68 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay | MC AL IL NH SNF | Virginia Beach (North Virginia Beach) | 120 | Yes | A+ | 47 | 1 Bed |
| Morningside House of Fredericksburg | MC RC | Fredericksburg | 70 | No | - | 88 | - |
| Atlantic Shores | MC AL HOS IL NH SNF | Virginia Beach (Atlantic Shores Retirement Community) | 50 | Yes | A+ | 8 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Frequently Asked Questions about Morningside House of Fredericksburg
Is Morningside House of Fredericksburg in a walkable area?
Morningside House of Fredericksburg has a walk score of 88. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
When does Morningside House of Fredericksburg's license expire?
According to VA state health department records, Morningside House of Fredericksburg's license expires on July 31, 2027.
What is the occupancy rate at Morningside House of Fredericksburg?
Morningside House of Fredericksburg's occupancy is 70%.
Who is the administrator of Morningside House of Fredericksburg?
Kimberly Brathwaite is the administrator of Morningside House of Fredericksburg.
How many beds does Morningside House of Fredericksburg have?
Morningside House of Fredericksburg has 70 beds.
Has Morningside House of Fredericksburg had any recent deficiencies?
Morningside House of Fredericksburg has had 5 recently reported deficiencies.
Are there photos of Morningside House of Fredericksburg?
Yes — there are 26 photos of Morningside House of Fredericksburg in the photo gallery on this page.





