5550 Cardinal Place, Alexandria, VA 22304
Rachel C
Resident/client
Artist and Resident
Moving to Cogir of West End has been one of the best decisions I have made! I love all the staff, they are vary kind and caring. I always enjoy our daily happy hour and daily activities! I like how open and friendly the whole administration office is towards the entire community. They have encouraged my passion of painting and they have now placed my pieces of artwork in the front lobby entrance, that was one of the most beautiful gestures I have had!
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Elance at West End
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A Place for Mom has scored Elance at West End with 9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Elance at West End has 26 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.
Jackie O
Not SureToured community
October 14, 2025
I’ve recently toured a lot of places in the area and the customer service I received was incredible. Every member of staff, I encountered whether it was someone working in the dining room, or it was a Director was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and it really made all the different as someone whose trying to make a very very hard choice. It really shows that they care about the people who are residents.
Rachel C
Assisted LivingResident/client
September 16, 2025
Moving to Cogir of West End has been one of the best decisions I have made! I love all the staff, they are vary kind and caring. I always enjoy our daily happy hour and daily activities! I like how open and friendly the whole administration office is towards the entire community. They have encouraged my passion of painting and they have now placed my pieces of artwork in the front lobby entrance, that was one of the most beautiful gestures I have had!
Rita R
Assisted LivingResident/client
September 15, 2025
I’ve been here for approximately 1 year. I think that the building is beautiful, the personnel has been very friendly and helpful. Staff go out of their way to help everyone, I have really enjoyed my stay here, I would highly recommend Cogir of West End.
Mosina J
Assisted LivingResident/client
September 15, 2025
My experience has been very pleasant and positive. I made new friends., Ive Enjoyed the activities that has been offered, exercise class, flower class and bingo to name a few! My stay here has helped me recover physically and spiritually!
Trevor F
Assisted LivingResident/client
September 12, 2025
I like the weekly outings. I particularly enjoy the trios to the museum. I also enjoy the aqua therapy classes that take place here on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I enjoy the events that the community hosts. The recent event One Night in Vegas was great. I like the staff here as well.
Stuart P
Assisted LivingResident/client
September 8, 2025
Cogir is the best value around the beltway. There is a caring staff, great food, daily exercise programs, weekly field trip trips, eight conversational areas that add living space to your apartment for guest and friends. As stated I have lived in several places in this area and done lots of research and I am very pleased with my selection of Cogir of West and Alexandria. Staff is very helpful and the dining experience is wonderful. They gave special event as that are lots of fun, with good food. My friends who visit me regularly are very impressed with this community. I would highly recommend anyone to consider this community.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingResident/client
August 13, 2025
Had a wonderful experience Excited about moving in the first of Sept. I would recommend to others.
Thomas
Assisted LivingResident/client
June 26, 2025
Based on my experience living at Cogir West End for my initial month, I give it a rating of 5 in each category - I can be a very judgemental person and sensitive to businesses and people not meeting reasonable standards - we looked at more than a dozen assisted living facilities in the DC area before selecting Cogir West End. It is relatively new - 7-8 years old and was built with style and sturdiness. It is extremely well maintained and cleaned. The management and staff are professional, pleasant, polite and productive. The attention and service provided to residents is sensitive, responsive and effective. The administrative staff are professional, efficient and responsive. The meals are consistently creative, nutritional and delicious. With a fitness center, movie theater, therapy pool, library, tap room, art gallery, and expansive outdoor patio, the opportunities for relaxation or activity are continual. While the facility, its personnel and services are superior, the initial and continuing cost has been less than others that we considered. We are extraordinarily pleased with the wisdom of our selection of Cogir West End as our new home.
Camille F
Assisted LivingIndustry reviewer
January 2, 2025
The leadership and care staff in the community are so vibrant and engaged. The in-house NPs and home health providers are also top notch. Even the community itself has such great character and charm. It certainly is t your run of the mill assisted living! I would recommend this community for a loved one.
Ann
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
December 27, 2024
They have improved immensely from the last regime was so awful, but we got hope and prayers Going Out to them., improvements have already gone in place, but they've only been here a couple of months. We feel they're going to be fantastic
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
December 5, 2024
We had a very poor experience once it was sold and rebranded as Elance. It was clear that cost cutting was underway. Staff turned over and seemed unhappy. We believe that it was only because we were there multiple times during the week that our family member received the care deserved. We would NOT recommend Elance to anyone.
anonymous a
Assisted LivingToured community
August 1, 2024
I recently toured Elance at West End while searching for a place for my sister, and I was thoroughly impressed. The community is exceptionally clean, and the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. During my tour, almost every staff member I encountered greeted me, which made the experience feel very warm and inviting. What stood out to me the most was their robust activity calendar, which I think my sister would really enjoy. I also love that they offer lifelong learning classes that are open to everyone for free—such a great initiative! Although my sister isn't quite ready to move in yet, Elance at West End is definitely at the top of my list. A special shoutout to the lovely lady who conducted my tour; she made the experience even more enjoyable.
Jane N
Memory CareToured community
June 29, 2024
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Elance at West End and I am thoroughly impressed. The staff here is incredibly caring and attentive to the residents' needs. They truly go above and beyond to cater to the residents' best interests. The housekeeping department does an outstanding job, keeping the building spotless at all times. Their attention to detail is evident in every corner of the community. I cannot speak highly enough about the food. I was invited to a special event, and the meal was absolutely delicious! The culinary team truly knows how to create memorable dining experiences. Overall, I highly recommend Elance at West End. It's a community where the residents' well-being is clearly a top priority, and the quality of service is exceptional.
James H
Memory CareToured community
June 27, 2024
Elance at West End has the kindest and most welcoming staff. Everyone makes you feel right at home. So far, this is the best community I have toured. They have a beautiful terrace, spacious apartments, and a robust activity calendar for all levels of care. I highly recommend Elance at West End for anyone seeking a warm and vibrant living environment.
Ramin D
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
May 13, 2024
This place was unquestionably a 4.5-5.0 star classy operation when it was run by Brandywine. Alas, RUI, Inc. took over a little more than a year ago and absolutely everything has abysmally deteriorated into the current [swear word removed] it is, with minimal care and accountability, inedible food, constant lying/cheating on invoices, rude and unprofessional management, and soaring prices. Stay clear of here for the sake of your loved ones. Simply abhorrent!!!
anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
December 8, 2022
Brandywine Living community itself is vey clean but there could be more house keeping within the apartments - maybe even just twice a week would make a difference. It is a pet friendly community and they have a nice dog park area which is one of the reasons we picked this community. Also the apartments were bigger then other apartments we saw at different communities. Our loved one have done a few activities but their dog keeps them pretty busy so they haven't taken advantage of a ton but from what we have seen they look really good. They absolutely loves the meals. What came to a surprise for us is that it seems we have to advocate for our loved ones just a little more then what we thought - it seems we are having to be more reactive instead of proactive.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
October 7, 2022
Brandywine provides all of the above (activities, cleanliness, housekeeping, etc). The individual we worked with as we made our decision was thoroughly informative and great to work with. I would definitely recommend to others. My brother in law will move his mother to Brandywine this month and I have recommended to others.
Brandywine resident family member
Memory CareFamily/friend
September 19, 2022
I think the warmth and caring exhibited by the staff is what sticks out the most about Brandywine Living. The reflections unit is the one for memory care. They have 6 floors, 4 for assisted living and 2 for memory care. I would certainly recommend the facility to others. I think all facilities should be measured against Brandywine, we looked at many other facilities and came back to this one.
Dora
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
July 29, 2022
Brandywine is a fine place with very attentive staff. It's clean, well maintained and has many amenities. Love the aquarium bar and the roof top lounge. The pool could be bigger but appropriate for its residents. We would consider a permanent stay if needed.
Jenika L
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
May 28, 2022
Depends which floor you live on for quality of care. My mother does not live on the most expensive floor. My mother's care has been inadequate. Have to constantly followup for all aspects of her care. Staff do bare minimum as far as her daily care. Unable to track who cared for her on a specific date because they rotate staff so much. The carpet in her space needs to be replaced, looks spotted soiled with dirt even though they have cleaned it. The decor throughout the building is attractive, but her personal space is basic and nothing to write home about. The water faucets in her space often stop working. She's not in memory care but I did see it on my tour. I was not impressed Very small space, they are crunched in the hallway during the day. There's a handful of staff spread out among the departments that go beyond and above basic care which would equate to their motto of excellence if most of their staff did the same.
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