Morningside House of Spotsylvania

Overview of Morningside House of Spotsylvania

Morningside House of Spotsylvania is a specialized memory care community managed by Joy McGee 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.

Bed community size
68-bed community Rank #255 / 371Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 255th out of 371 homes in Virginia. 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.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 #21 / 449Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 449 homes in Virginia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
54%
Rank #251 / 314Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 251st out of 314 homes in Virginia. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 314. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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
37 / 68
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationJuly 31, 2026

Ownership & Operating Entity

Morningside House of Spotsylvania is administered by Joy Mcgee.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Does not accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

24-Hour Emergency Call Bell System
Full-Service Dining
Housekeeping & Laundry Services
All Utilities & Maintenance
Full Service Salon
Multi-Sensory And Pet Therapy
Reflections Therapy Room
Life Skills Stations
Wheelchair Accessible Transportation
Group Outings
Social Events
On-Site Licensed Nurses
ActivitiesActivities include crafts
Specific ProgramsShort-term Stays, Hospice Coordination, Activities including crafts, baking, yoga, games, live music, and more
Religious Services

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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 2021 · 5 years of data 7 deficiencies 4 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 2021 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 6 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (78% below)
• Deficiencies per year (78% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (22% below)
• Total inspections (71% below)
• Inspections with violations (78% below)
• Inspection violation rate (22% below)
Latest Inspection July 1, 2025 Renewal

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. 732 This facility has 78% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (7 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 78% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2021. 1.46.4 This facility has 78% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.4 vs. VA avg 6.4).↓ 78% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.82.3 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 414 This facility has 71% fewer total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4 vs. VA avg 14).↓ 71% better
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 29 This facility has 78% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 78% better
Inspection violation rate Info 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

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • July 27, 2021 inspection found no deficiencies after a full review of resident care, staff records, activities, and emergency drills.
  • July 1, 2025 inspection identified five deficiencies including staff training gaps, missing disclosure statements, improper medication storage, and incomplete resident round documentation.
  • July 11, 2022 inspection found two documentation deficiencies in staff criminal record reports and tuberculosis risk assessments.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Morningside House of Spotsylvania

Is Morningside House of Spotsylvania in a walkable area?

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.

When does Morningside House of Spotsylvania's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Morningside House of Spotsylvania's license expires on July 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Morningside House of Spotsylvania?

Morningside House of Spotsylvania's occupancy is 54%.

Who is the administrator of Morningside House of Spotsylvania?

Joy Mcgee is the administrator of Morningside House of Spotsylvania.

How many beds does Morningside House of Spotsylvania have?

Morningside House of Spotsylvania has 68 beds.

Has Morningside House of Spotsylvania had any recent deficiencies?

Morningside House of Spotsylvania has had 4 recently reported deficiencies.

Are there photos of Morningside House of Spotsylvania?

Yes — there are 27 photos of Morningside House of Spotsylvania in the photo gallery on this page.

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