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Cogir of West End Alexandria

Assisted living facility · Alexandria, VA · reviewed since 2017

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%68+37.1Reliability 24%62+15Value 14%33+4.7Replies to reviews 7%43+3Momentum penalty74−2.6Experts Score= 57Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.57SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#76 of 85 senior care servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 11%
4.7 ★★★★★ 101 Google reviews · 24 photos
88%five-star reviews
4.50★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
6.5%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
60%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review

Cogir of West End Alexandria at a glance

Google reviewers rate the facility 4.7 out of 5 based on 101 reviews, with the owner responding to 60% of comments. Positive feedback highlights the clean environment, diverse activity programming, and attentive staff who provide warm tours and responsive care. However, low-star reviews criticize recent ownership changes for causing staff turnover, increased fees, and a decline in food quality and resident engagement.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 101 reviews (88% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 101 Google reviews (80 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 60% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 16, 2026.
  • Service: Senior Care Service serving Alexandria, Virginia.

Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.

Score profile vs other senior care services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: value.

Satisfaction68Reliability62Craft & service–Value33Momentum74Replies to reviews43Satisfaction: 68 (median 82)Reliability: 62 (median 77)Value: 33 (median 79)Momentum: 74 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 43 (median 57)
Cogir of West End AlexandriaSenior Care Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Cogir of West End Alexandria: 68/100 on this factor. Category median: 82.B
68
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Cogir of West End Alexandria: 62/100 on this factor. Category median: 77.B
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Cogir of West End Alexandria: 33/100 on this factor. Category median: 79.D
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Cogir of West End Alexandria: 74/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
74
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Cogir of West End Alexandria: 43/100 on this factor. Category median: 57.C
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Star ratings

101 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars8988%
  • 4 stars44%
  • 3 stars22%
  • 2 stars11%
  • 1 star55%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 80 written reviews

  • Praise6693%
  • Complaints57%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price00%
  • Reasonable571%
  • Overpriced114%
  • Not sure114%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude2941%
  • Would recommend1927%
  • Quality & results811%
  • Speed & response68%
  • Honesty & trust46%
  • Price & value34%
  • Communication23%

What customers talk about

We read 80 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Very committed, very professional very kind caring and loving to the residents.”
  • “I highly recommend Sabrina, the Director of Activities, and her incredible team.”
  • “Miss “B” did an outstanding job taking me on a tour, and we looked at units last week.”
    “Food is terrible, staff can be indifferent, issues with pendant response times, 7% increase along with a "junk" $150 supply fee on top of the level of…”
  • “Several facilities immediately disqualified themselves since they isolate assisted living persons and do not allow them to share an apartment with an…”
  • “There is a genuine sense of community and care that you feel the moment you walk in.”
  • “…the financial cost of living at Cogir West End is straightforward and affordable with no requirements to purchase the living unit or enter into any lo…”
  • “On Wednesday, I had a tour with a sales director who knew what she was talking about an answered my questions that I didn’t even know I needed to know.”

People customers mention

  • Director 3 reviews
  • Brandywine 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

PeggyLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Hard working staff. Very committed, very professional very kind caring and loving to the residents.

Not sure
Alisha11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Wonderful property! Kelly was so nice and gave my mom and I a great tour. The whole staff was welcoming and the property has lots of amenities with more upgrades to come!

Reasonable price
Andrew1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

I highly recommend Sabrina, the Director of Activities, and her incredible team. Sabrina brings such warmth, creativity, and dedication to everything she does for the residents. You can truly see the joy on their faces during the programs and events she organizes—each activity is thoughtful, engaging, and tailored…

Pamela1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Great place to live, staff are excellent! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a place to live. I give Cogir of west end Five Stars!

Reasonable price
Ralph10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

I love the Cogir community at West End! From the moment you walk in, the concierge team ensures you can feel the warmth, care, and sense of belonging that makes this place so special. The environment is welcoming, well-maintained, and truly feels like home. The Activities Department, led by Sabrina B., is truly the…

Norma2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Great variety of activities for everyone, including multicultural. Event planning superfluous. Food is delicious! Staff are wonderful and pay attention to everyone. Highly recommend this community.

Reasonable price

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 101 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Team members customers mention
Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Peggy TyusLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Peggy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Hard working staff. Very committed, very professional very kind caring and loving to the residents.

  • Price assessment: Not sure
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you for your positive review, Peggy!

Foreign Morin7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Foreign has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Don’t recommend

Response from the owner · a month ago

We’re sorry to hear about your experience. We’d appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your concerns and better understand what happened.

Alisha Coleman11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alisha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Wonderful property! Kelly was so nice and gave my mom and I a great tour. The whole staff was welcoming and the property has lots of amenities with more upgrades to come!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thank you for your positive review!

Selena Wilberforce -AkogyiramLocal Guide · 89 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Selena has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very Beautiful and Clean Environment

Response from the owner · 6 months ago

Thank you for your positive review!

Andrew Vasilakos1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Andrew has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I highly recommend Sabrina, the Director of Activities, and her incredible team. Sabrina brings such warmth, creativity, and dedication to everything she does for the residents. You can truly see the joy on their faces during the programs and events she organizes—each activity is thoughtful, engaging, and tailored to make everyone feel included and valued. Her staff is equally amazing—kind, attentive, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure residents are comfortable, happy, and participating. There is a genuine sense of community and care that you feel the moment you walk in. It’s clear that Sabrina and her team are passionate about what they do, and that passion makes a meaningful difference in the lives of the residents every single day. A fantastic team creating a positive, uplifting environment! Highly recommended.

Response from the owner · 8 months ago

Thank you for your positive review!

Thomas Bennett11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Thomas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

What We Learned About Cogir West End !!! When my wife and I decided that an assisted living residence was the next home for us, we considered more than a dozen Northern Virginia, Maryland and DC properties. Several facilities immediately disqualified themselves since they isolate assisted living persons and do not allow them to share an apartment with an independent living person. To evaluate the reminder of facilities, our selection criteria was: *** comfort of living quarters *** variety of facility areas and activities *** quality of meals *** access to medical services *** qualification and performance of staff, and *** initial and continuing cost Quite frankly, our experience was that Cogir West End immediately distinguished itself with high marks in each area with a convenient Alexandria location near shopping and transportation. We found that the variety of apartments were comfortable, spacious and safe with entry to the building monitored by front desk personnel. We wanted to continue our daily exercise activities and were delighted by the very well-equipped fitness center with daily scheduled activities, enabling us to easily participate in healthy exercise sessions. We were also impressed by the facility's: *** movie theater with two daily showings of a feature film *** therapy swimming pool *** several quiet nooks featuring a variety of books, novels and reading material *** piano lounge featuring a constant fireplace *** game room accommodating various board ad card games *** tap room with big screen TV offering a variety of beverages and a daily happy hour *** expansive outdoor courtyard for dining and relaxation *** convenient on-site hair and nail salon, and *** weekly shopping and sightseeing trips in the property's vehicle accommodating wheel chairs. The daily variety of breakfasts, lunches and dinners served by courteous wait staff are consistently high quality and delicious. With the needs of residents ranging from independent living to assisted living to memory care, Cogir West End has assembled a cadre of caregivers who appreciate the sensitivity of care that each resident deserves and maintain a commitment to provide it. They are guided by on-site medical personnel readily available to residents. Unlike other assisted living sites, the financial cost of living at Cogir West End is straightforward and affordable with no requirements to purchase the living unit or enter into any long-term multi-thousand dollar agreements. In their place, there is a modest one-time entry fee and a monthly charge that remains constant with any special services covered by a reasonable separate charge. All in all, Cogir West End deserves the consideration of any person or family seeking a delightful, affordable and comfortable residence for the next stage of their life. Based on those considerations, we've chosen Cogir West End as our home. Regards Marilyn and Tom Bennett

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 8 months ago

Thank you for your positive review!

Pamela White1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Pamela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great place to live, staff are excellent! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a place to live. I give Cogir of west end Five Stars!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 8 months ago

Thank you for your positive review!

Ralph Patterson10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ralph has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I love the Cogir community at West End! From the moment you walk in, the concierge team ensures you can feel the warmth, care, and sense of belonging that makes this place so special. The environment is welcoming, well-maintained, and truly feels like home. The Activities Department, led by Sabrina B., is truly the heart of the experience here. Her energy, creativity, and genuine care for the residents shine through in everything she does. The activities are engaging, thoughtfully planned, and bring so much joy and connection to the community. Debbie, the Culinary Director, prepares healthy and delicious meals each and everyday. Every dish reflects her passion for quality ingredients and thoughtful preparation. You can truly taste the dedication in every bite.

Response from the owner · 8 months ago

Thank you for your positive review!

Norma Thompson2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Norma has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great variety of activities for everyone, including multicultural. Event planning superfluous. Food is delicious! Staff are wonderful and pay attention to everyone. Highly recommend this community.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 8 months ago

Thank you for your positive review!

eric wolner2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews eric has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Wonderful place to live

Response from the owner · 8 months ago

Thank you for your positive review!

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