Morningside House of Fredericksburg, located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is a senior living community that provides both assisted living and memory care services. The facility, formerly known as Chancellor’s Village before joining the Morningside House Senior Living group in 2023, offers care for older adults requiring support with daily activities or specialized services for those living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Emphasizing a supportive and home-like environment, the community features various amenities including dining services, organized social activities, and transportation assistance for residents.
The facility offers comprehensive support for activities of daily living, with full assistance available for residents who need help with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Care staff are available to provide routine medical oversight such as medication management and diabetes care, as well as incontinence and ambulatory support. The memory care program includes features specifically designed to serve individuals experiencing memory loss, such as secured areas to ensure resident safety, specialized therapy rooms, and purposeful indoor and outdoor walking paths that accommodate individuals’ cognitive and physical abilities. Fitness offerings include both general exercise and yoga/chair yoga classes. The community incorporates a range of therapeutic and social programs through clubs, groups, and cognitive engagement activities. Residents have access to amenities such as sensory or stimulation rooms (including Snoezelen rooms) and enclosed gardens intended to provide calming and enriching experiences. Club activities and resident communities help promote social connections and enable participation suited to various interests and capabilities.
Morningside House of Fredericksburg provides transportation services for both medical and non-medical needs, supporting residents in attending off-site medical appointments as well as participating in community outings and errands. By offering scheduled transportation, the facility aims to meet a broad range of mobility and access needs for residents who may require supportive arrangements for safe travel.
Family and resident reviews of Morningside House of Fredericksburg, previously Poet’s Walk Fredericksburg, commonly highlight strengths in facility cleanliness, the approach to specialized memory care, and the attentive, compassionate staff. Many families have remarked on the facility’s supportive environment, improvement in resident engagement, and thoughtful amenities such as the sensory rooms and enclosed gardens. Reports also note personalized care plans and generally effective communication between staff and families. Conversely, a number of negative reviews reference concerns about staffing levels, adequacy of caregiver training, and instances of insufficient support or hygiene for residents with higher levels of need. There have been occasional accounts citing medication management challenges and safety incidents, particularly for those requiring intensive assistance. These findings suggest that while many residents benefit from the community’s specialized memory care and active environment, careful consideration and vigilance remain important for families of individuals with substantial or complex care requirements.
Costs at this community start at $5,250 and range up to $7,100. The average price in the community is $6,175, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,916. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.