Cogir of West End, Alexandria offers both Assisted Living and Memory Care, allowing residents to remain on one campus even as needs change. The community is equipped to manage complex medical profiles, including residents who wander or elope, present behavioral challenges, stay up all night, require wound care, use oxygen or follow special diets. Staff can support adults under 60 as well as older residents and can manage diabetes whether treatment involves oral medication, injections, or a sliding-scale regimen. The Memory Care program accepts individuals with advanced dementia conditions, providing a secure setting and specialized oversight.
A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse is on site around the clock, with an additional nurse on call 24 hours a day. Team members undergo background checks, and an awake night shift monitors door alarms, pull-cord alerts, and the PERS system. On-site medical options include podiatry, dental care, psychiatric support, and a therapy room for rehabilitation needs. Residents who need full assistance can receive help with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting. Transfer support ranges from standby and walker assistance to wheelchair, one-person or two-person transfers, and care for those who are bed-bound.
Apartments may feature a private bathroom, kitchenette, furnishings, independent temperature controls, cable service, and the option to paint or decorate, though not every unit contains every item. Standard housekeeping and scheduled laundry services are provided. For those living independently on campus, the community can add medication-management monitoring, weekly housekeeping, laundry, and a monthly meal plan, allowing residents to customize support without moving to higher levels of care.
Dining includes a set daily menu with an additional on-order option, snacks throughout the day, in-room meal delivery, and a private dining room for family gatherings. The kitchen can prepare gluten-free, vegetarian, mechanical-chop, puréed, and thickened-liquid diets, as well as other physician-ordered modifications.
Residents have access to on-site parking, a barber and beauty shop, exercise and movie rooms, a wellness center, internet access, communal gardens, a library, a pool, concierge services, and regular religious services. The campus is wheelchair accessible, allows outside smoking, and welcomes pets. It’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed. Transportation options include proximity to public transit, scheduled shuttle service for medical appointments, and a town car for individual trips.
