Morningside House of Fredericksburg
Memory Care & Respite Care · Fredericksburg, VA

Morningside House of Fredericksburg

Memory Care & Respite Care · Fredericksburg, VA

Overview of 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.

Bed community size
70-bed community Rank #246 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 246th out of 365 homes in Virginia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Virginia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 88 / 100 Rank #20 / 435Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 435 homes in Virginia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
70%
Rank #163 / 297Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 163rd out of 297 homes in Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 297. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
49 / 70
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

Awards

Best of the Burg 2024 Finalist

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationJuly 31, 2027

Ownership & Operating Entity

Morningside House of Fredericksburg is administered by Kimberly Brathwaite.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Secured Perimeter
Emergency Systems24-hour emergency call bell system
Safety Features24/7 supervision and safety monitoring

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Does not accept Medicaid
Does not accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wellness Center
Salon
Cable Tv
Wi-Fi
Housekeeping
Laundry
Social Events
Garden
Patio
Accessible Transportation
ActivitiesEngagement Calendar available
Specific ProgramsShort-term Stays, Hospice Coordination, Concierge Services, Music Therapy, Pet-Assisted Activities, Family Caregiver Training

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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.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 19 deficiencies 2 complaints 5 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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
Overall vs. VA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 5 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (41% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (67% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (6% below)
• Total complaints (71% below)
• Complaints per year (71% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1932 This facility has 41% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (19 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 41% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 514 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
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory deficiency. 39 This facility has 67% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 67% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 60%64% This facility has 4 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (60% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 4% better

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 27 This facility has 71% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2024. 13.5 This facility has 71% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1 vs. VA avg 3.5).↓ 71% better

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fredericksburg's city center to Morningside House of Fredericksburg's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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%.

Are pets allowed at Morningside House of Fredericksburg?

Yes, Morningside House of Fredericksburg allows residents to bring their pets.

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 deficiencies?

Morningside House of Fredericksburg has had 19 reported deficiencies since 2024 according to records from Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).

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