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CottageCare Ft. Wayne

House cleaning service · Fort Wayne, IN · reviewed since 2016

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%94+51.3Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%71+5Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.93SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#43 of 94 apartment cleaning servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 55%
4.9 ★★★★★ 426 Google reviews · 11 photos
94%five-star reviews
4.90★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.7%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.
80%reviews answered by the owner
$196typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

CottageCare Ft. Wayne at a glance

Google reviewers rate CottageCare Fort Wayne 4.9 out of 5 based on 426 reviews, with the owner responding to 80% of feedback. Customers frequently cite thorough house cleaning, deep cleaning, and rental preparation as key services, highlighting punctuality, clear communication, and consistent quality in their descriptions. While most feedback is positive, a few low-star reviews criticize missed cleaning details and gaps between promised and completed work, suggesting occasional inconsistencies in service delivery.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 426 reviews (94% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 426 Google reviews (378 with written comments, 6 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 80% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 31, 2026.
  • Service: Apartment Cleaning Service serving Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.

Score profile vs other apartment cleaning 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: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction94Reliability94Craft & service94Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews71Satisfaction: 94 (median 94)Reliability: 94 (median 94)Craft & service: 94 (median 95)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 71 (median 84)
CottageCare Ft. WayneApartment Cleaning 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.CottageCare Ft. Wayne: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
94
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.CottageCare Ft. Wayne: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
94
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.CottageCare Ft. Wayne: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
94
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.CottageCare Ft. Wayne: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.CottageCare Ft. Wayne: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.CottageCare Ft. Wayne: 71/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.B
71

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Star ratings

426 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars40194%
  • 4 stars194%
  • 3 stars20%
  • 2 stars10%
  • 1 star31%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 378 written reviews

  • Praise58998%
  • Complaints112%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price1726%
  • Reasonable4771%
  • Overpriced12%
  • Not sure12%
$196-20% vs typical apartment cleaning services

Middle half of what 55 customers paid ($164–$259) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results22638%
  • Staff & attitude13122%
  • Would recommend8614%
  • Speed & response7412%
  • Price & value356%
  • Communication244%
  • Honesty & trust244%

What customers talk about

We read 378 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Recently got my house cleaned by carynn she did a fantastic job.”
  • “Customer Service: She is polite, works around our needs and has established a great relationship with our cat who now even stays in his room while she works.”
  • “I highly recommend Cottage Care for house cleaning.”
    “I paid my bill and will NEVER recommend them or call them for service again.”
  • “Was so happy that they were willing to work with me and get me rescheduled for the next day.”
  • “Other companies wanted to schedule a free estimate first and weren’t understanding the turnaround that I needed.”
  • “Our current team, Rhonda and Karen, are excellent and very easy to work with.”
  • “If you are looking for a reliable, hardworking cleaning team, we highly recommend Cottage Care and Toni.”

People customers mention

  • Julie 15 reviews
  • Rhonda 13 reviews
  • Ginger 12 reviews
  • Ashley 9 reviews
  • Melissa 7 reviews
  • Angi 6 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired CottageCare Ft. Wayne for 5 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Debbie3 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. · 2 days ago★★★★

The ladies that have been cleaning my house for the past several months are very courtious, thorough and efficient.

Paid $150–200Reasonable priceStandard cleaning
Shakirah1 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. · 3 days ago★★★★★

Carynn was the person who cleaned our house, she did such a great job and we will be booking another cleaning again! Thank you!

Paid $150–200Reasonable priceDeep clean
JoniLocal Guide · 29 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. · 3 days ago★★★★★

We have used Cottage Care for home cleaning for over 10 years. Our current team, Rhonda and Karen, are excellent and very easy to work with. I highly recommend Cottage Care for house cleaning.

Paid $150–200Reasonable priceMoving-related cleaningGeneral housekeepingDeep clean
Kim1 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. · 5 days ago★★★★★

We have used Cottage Care for cleaning our house and they consistently exceed expectations. Quality & Thoroughness: The floors, bathrooms, and kitchen are consistently rejuvenated. Toni even brought a special tool to help with getting the cat hair off the furniture and restores the cat’s room to order every two…

Paid $150–200Reasonable price
Connie2 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. · Edited 5 days ago★★★★

Cottage Care has been cleaning my home for 12 years. All the cleaners do an excellent job. I would recommend them highly

Paid $150–200Reasonable priceStandard cleaning
Dallas4 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 week ago★★★★★

So happy with our cleaning service today! I’m so thankful for the help cleaning my house, will definitely use again.

Paid $200–250Reasonable price

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 426 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Isabelle SophiaLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Isabelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Recently got my house cleaned by Cottage Care for the first time. They did a SPECTACULAR job! I've never hired cleaners before, as I don't prefer to spend money on things I can do myself. However, there's been some difficult life changes going on, and I really needed the extra help. My oh my how they proved my money was worth spending! They went above and beyond what I had expected them to do! They were even able to remove many of the hard water stains/build up in the tubs/sinks! I had tried and tired to clean those off myself and was never successful. So I didn't anticipate them being gone after the clean. So pleasantly surprised!! They were flexible with scheduling the clean as well. I had completely forgotten about something else going on at our residence the original day I had scheduled the clean for. Was so happy that they were willing to work with me and get me rescheduled for the next day. Something else that I like about Cottage Care is that they don't hold you to a contract. I was put off by other places because of contracts. Im a customer who needs services only here and there. Not every week/month and certainly dont like the stress of being held by a contract. Hope they continue that. Thank you, Cottage Care!!! Will definitely be using them for future cleanings.

Debbie Krites3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Debbie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The ladies that have been cleaning my house for the past several months are very courtious, thorough and efficient.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $150–200
  • Services: Standard cleaning
Response from the owner · 2 days ago

Thank you for taking the time to rate us! Please let us know what we can do to turn those 4 stars into 5 for next time!

Tom SmithLocal Guide · 61 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tom has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I think they do a great job. They have been our home for many years.

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Price: $150–200
  • Positive: Responsiveness, Value
  • Services: Standard cleaning
Response from the owner · 2 days ago

Thank you for entrusting us to care for your home! We are grateful for your business and look forward to your next cleaning!

kimani kellam6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews kimani has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Recently got my house cleaned by carynn she did a fantastic job.

  • Services: Deep clean
Response from the owner · 2 days ago

Thank you for the 5-star review! We appreciate it!

Shakirah Kellam1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Shakirah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Carynn was the person who cleaned our house, she did such a great job and we will be booking another cleaning again! Thank you!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $150–200
  • Services: Deep clean
Response from the owner · 2 days ago

Thank you so much for the 5-star review and feedback regarding our team member Carynn! We are grateful to have you as a customer!

Joni LehmanLocal Guide · 29 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joni has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We have used Cottage Care for home cleaning for over 10 years. Our current team, Rhonda and Karen, are excellent and very easy to work with. I highly recommend Cottage Care for house cleaning.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $150–200
  • Services: Moving-related cleaning, General housekeeping, Deep clean
Response from the owner · 3 days ago

Thank you for your continued loyalty to our company! It is our pleasure to work with you and to meet your needs. We look forward to your next cleaning! Thank you for the updated review. We are so grateful to have you as a customer!

Marquez Reliford10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Marquez has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We always have a great experience with Cottage Care. Things are always done to a top notch standard. Really have not had a single issue and they’re always so accommodating!

Response from the owner · 3 days ago

Thank you for this wonderful feedback! We are so grateful for your continued business! We appreciate you and look forward to cleaning your home!

Phil Miguel3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Phil has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellence work and friends helpful!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $100–150
  • Services: Standard cleaning
Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Thank you for the 5-star review! We appreciate it!

Kim Krueckeberg1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Kim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We have used Cottage Care for cleaning our house and they consistently exceed expectations. Quality & Thoroughness: The floors, bathrooms, and kitchen are consistently rejuvenated. Toni even brought a special tool to help with getting the cat hair off the furniture and restores the cat’s room to order every two weeks. Communication & Punctuality: Cottage Care has been very easy to work with and consistently arrive on schedule. Customer Service: She is polite, works around our needs and has established a great relationship with our cat who now even stays in his room while she works. If you are looking for a reliable, hardworking cleaning team, we highly recommend Cottage Care and Toni.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $150–200
Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Thank you for your continued loyalty to our company! It is our pleasure to work with you and to meet your needs. We look forward to your next cleaning!

Connie Schnelker2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Connie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Cottage Care has been cleaning my home for 12 years. All the cleaners do an excellent job. I would recommend them highly

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $150–200
  • Services: Standard cleaning
Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Thank YOU for your amazing customer loyalty over all these years. We appreciate your time and effort in writing this wonderful 5-star review and we look forward to cleaning your home for many years to come!

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