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Morningside House of Spotsylvania is a specialized memory care community managed by Joy McGee with an active Virginia license through July 2026 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, providing dedicated support for adults living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other memory-related conditions. Serving 37 beds in a 68-bed capacity, the community is currently operating at approximately 54% occupancy.
Regarding state oversight, the community has undergone four inspections, with only 50% resulting in violations, which is significantly better than the Virginia average of 64.3%. With a total of only 7 deficiencies compared to the state average of 32, the community has one of the strongest compliance records among similar memory care providers in the state. Additionally, the latest inspection in July 2025 cited areas for improvement related to medication storage, disclosure statements, staff training, and documentation. There are no records of complaint investigations or enforcement actions.
The community is designed to foster cognitive health and daily interaction, while providing access to a variety of amenities, including a full-service dining program with meals prepared by a chef, an on-site salon, and specialized multi-sensory and pet therapy programs. Unique features such as Life Skills Stations and a dedicated Reflections Therapy Room are available, alongside wheelchair-accessible transportation for social events and group excursions. Licensed nurses are also available on-site during the day, and 24-hour staffing provides around-the-clock assistance, supported by emergency call bells installed throughout the property.
In addition to long-term care, respite care and hospice coordination are also provided, offering flexibility for families managing short-term needs or end-of-life care. Accommodations include laundry, housekeeping, and all utilities, while religious services are provided to support spiritual well-being. Notably, the community does not accept Medicaid, a factor families should consider during financial discussions.
With the combination of specialized amenities and a high level of regulatory compliance, Morningside House of Spotsylvania is an ideal option for adults in the middle to later stages of memory-related illnesses who require a structured environment with purposeful programming in the Fredericksburg region.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%Morningside House of Spotsylvania is administrated by Joy Mcgee.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 7 | 32 | This facility has 78% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (7 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 78% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 1.4 | 6.4 | This facility has 78% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.4 vs. VA avg 6.4).↓ 78% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.8 | 2.3 | This facility has 22% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.8 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 22% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 4 | 14 | This facility has 71% fewer total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4 vs. VA avg 14).↓ 71% better |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 2 | 9 | This facility has 78% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 78% better |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 50% | 64% | This facility has 14 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (50% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 14% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on July 1, 2025, identified deficiencies related to staff training, disclosure statements, medication storage, and documentation. Earlier inspections showed mostly compliance, with one prior inspection in July 2022 noting issues with staff record documentation and two inspections in 2021 and early 2021 finding no deficiencies. Inspectors cited recurring themes involving staff training and record-keeping, along with medication management and resident communication. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The inspection history shows some recent challenges after a period of compliance, indicating areas for improvement.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Morningside House of Spotsylvania is located in FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia.
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Fredericksburg | 68 | No | 88 | - | Joy Mcgee | 54.4% | - | 4 | 50% | - | 7 | 1.8 |
Morningside House of Spotsylvania has a walk score of 88. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to VA state health department records, Morningside House of Spotsylvania's license expires on July 31, 2026.
Morningside House of Spotsylvania's occupancy is 54%.
Joy Mcgee is the administrator of Morningside House of Spotsylvania.
Morningside House of Spotsylvania has 68 beds.
Morningside House of Spotsylvania has had 4 recently reported deficiencies.
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