Cogir of Alexandria Fillmore

    5100 Fillmore Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311
    • Assisted Living

    Smooth move caring staff luxurious

    I'm very pleased with our move - the team made it smooth and my mother settled in quickly and feels at home. The community is clean and beautiful, apartments are a good size, and the staff (nursing, activities, dining and rehab) are caring and professional. Meals are excellent and the activity schedule is outstanding - concerts, trips and signature programs keep residents engaged, and assigned therapists make rehab easier to track. Great location and amenities; it's a bit pricey but luxurious, and I would recommend it.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    4.13·(85)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.6
    • Staff

      4.1
    • Meals

      3.8
    • Amenities

      3.6
    • Value

      3.3

    Pros

    • Friendly, accessible caregiving staff
    • On-site rehabilitation services (PT and OT)
    • Robust activities program and organized outings
    • High-quality dining with special meals and events
    • Complimentary transportation to appointments and shopping
    • Well‑appointed apartment layouts with balconies and private rooms
    • Large social spaces and library
    • Welcoming admissions process and move‑in support
    • Family‑friendly private dining options
    • All‑inclusive pricing options available
    • Signature programs and inclusive participation
    • Clean, comfortable common areas

    Cons

    • Inconsistent clinical oversight and physician engagement
    • Medication-management and discharge-planning gaps
    • High staff turnover and inconsistent staff training
    • Maintenance and infrastructure reliability problems (elevators, HVAC, water)
    • Pest-control concerns in some apartments
    • Declining or inconsistent meal quality and amenity reductions
    • Unreliable communication systems and phone interruptions
    • Pricing complexity and frequent fee increases
    • Poor responsiveness to family communication and follow-up
    • Renovation-related disruption with limited resident communication
    • Variable activity access for residents with higher care needs

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews describe a large, established senior living community with many strengths in hospitality, amenities, and social engagement, paired with recurring operational and clinical inconsistencies. Families and residents frequently cite warm, personable caregivers, a robust schedule of activities and outings, attractive common spaces, and on-site rehabilitation services as major positive attributes. At the same time, a pattern of management changes, service reductions, and infrastructure issues has created variability in the resident experience.

    Care and clinical services: The community offers a range of clinical supports, including on-site physical and occupational therapy and a skilled nursing unit. Rehabilitation therapists and some nursing staff receive praise for clinical competence and individualized attention. However, a recurring concern is inconsistent clinical oversight and limited physician engagement on site; reviewers note gaps in medication administration reliability, questions about discharge planning, and uneven coordination with external primary care providers. These operational weaknesses suggest prospective families should clarify physician coverage, medication protocols, and discharge-communication processes before moving in.

    Staff and management: Many reviews highlight friendly, dedicated front‑line staff—housekeeping, dining personnel, activities coordinators, and aides—who contribute to a welcoming atmosphere. Admissions and sales teams are frequently described as knowledgeable and helpful during tours and move-in. Conversely, there are substantive concerns about high staff turnover, uneven training, and episodic lapses in responsiveness. Several accounts describe management instability and ownership changes that coincided with reduced services or inconsistent communication. Those patterns have affected continuity of care and resident-family trust in some instances.

    Dining and activities: Dining is repeatedly cited as a strength—many reviewers praise the quality of food, special meals (brunches, holiday events), and varied menus. There are also reports of high-end dining experiences and signature programs. At the same time, there are reports of declining or inconsistent meal quality over time, removal of certain amenities (for example, a snack bar), and service delays. The activities program is a clear asset: abundant classes, discussion groups, cultural outings, and inclusive signature programs are offered. Activity participation can vary by resident mobility and staffing levels; families should assess options for residents who are less mobile or require more direct support to participate.

    Facilities and maintenance: The community occupies a large, multi‑story building with spacious apartments, private dining rooms, balconies, and appealing common areas such as a large library. Renovation and upgrade projects are underway in places, but reviewers note that renovations have sometimes created disruption and cleanliness concerns when communication and mitigation were limited. Infrastructure reliability is an operational issue in several reports—examples include inconsistent HVAC/AC during heat, elevator malfunctions, phone system interruptions, and occasional water outages. There are also mentions of pest-control concerns in some apartments. Maintenance responsiveness is described as uneven: some families praised rapid fixes, while others experienced delays.

    Management transparency and cost: Cost and fee structure are frequent points of attention. Some appreciate all‑inclusive pricing and flexible contract options; others feel the community has become increasingly expensive, with additional fees and perceived reductions in services over time. Communication around renovations, service changes, and management transitions is an area where reviewers ask for more transparency and proactive family engagement.

    Notable patterns and guidance: The reviews present a split pattern—many residents and families report high satisfaction with daily life, social engagement, specialized programs, rehabilitation services, and the warmth of direct care staff. At the same time, there are consistent operational themes that may affect clinical safety and resident comfort: inconsistent clinical oversight and medication handling, infrastructure reliability issues, staff turnover, and communication gaps. Prospective residents and families would benefit from focused questions during touring and contracting: inquire about physician coverage, medication administration policies, discharge planning procedures, staffing ratios and turnover, pest-control and maintenance protocols, how renovations are managed and communicated, and the detailed fee schedule. These clarifications can help align expectations with the variable experiences reflected in the reviews.

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    Location

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    Cogir of Alexandria Fillmore is located at 5100 Fillmore Ave, Alexandria, VA, 22311.

    About Cogir of Alexandria Fillmore

    Cogir of Alexandria Fillmore sits quietly at 5100 Fillmore Avenue in Alexandria, Virginia, where tall trees surround a well-kept property with pretty gardens and winding walkways, and you can see some of Washington DC's historic landmarks from the windows, with light filling up the apartments and common spaces in a gentle way that feels nice on a sunny day, and the community keeps 160 beds in an Assisted Living Facility setting, offering different care levels from independent living to memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care, so folks can get help that matches what they need, and you'll find assisted living staff ready to help with bathing, dressing, hygiene, medication reminders, and other daily needs, while folks who need memory care get extra support and safety, since the ground floor memory care unit is secure but calming, with private apartments, a courtyard for safe outdoor breaks, and a staff trained in caring for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, providing help to prevent wandering and confusion.

    There's a nurse onsite at all hours, so residents always get care if something comes up, and doctors and therapists visit to give medical care-rehab like occupational, speech, and physical therapy happen right there onsite, and when it comes to meals, an executive chef handles three daily meals, with no outside catering, so all food gets cooked fresh with attention paid to people's different diets and preferences, and meals come served in a restaurant-like dining room where people eat together, making it easy to meet and talk with others, with the café-style set up looking nice but not too fancy, and people who stay for respite care get all their meals, rent, and services in one included rate, with fully furnished apartments for short stays if needed.

    The apartments themselves come in lots of floor plans, like studios or one- to three-bedroom units, each with private bathrooms, walk-in closets, and either kitchenettes or full kitchens, and every apartment has individually controlled heating and cooling, plus all the utilities included, and even housekeeping comes by each week-beds get made every day and there's flat linen service, emergency maintenance, and emergency call systems in every apartment, so things stay simple. Folks with pets can bring them along since the place is pet-friendly, with staff helping with walking, cleaning, bathing, and feeding animals as needed.

    You'll find amenities scattered around that make life easier and more enjoyable, like complimentary washers and dryers, a computer room, a library for quiet reading or activity, a fitness center, a day spa for relaxing, an art room for creative projects, and activity rooms where you'll see billiards tables, a home theater, and enough space for classes, movies, or socials planned regularly-there are even dedicated wellness and enrichment programs, including exercise, outings, crafts, educational classes, and spiritual activities, while the grounds have long walking paths and outdoor sitting spots for fresh air on nicer days, and folks get rides to appointments or stores in the community van.

    Cogir of Alexandria Fillmore runs some programs that bring different types of joy, like the Melody & Masterpiece art classes, Forever Fit exercise sessions, and Virtual Voyages that give immersive learning and travel experiences inside the building, plus the Memories in Motion activities that help residents share their life stories with others, and there's a Pawsitive Health Program where pets take part to boost spirits and keep people active. The building keeps a secure entry, fire safety systems, and has staff around the clock for emergencies, and because it's a continuing care retirement community, people don't have to move far as their needs change, which gives a sense of continuity. Care is supervised by Executive Director Ms. Victoria Mary Baxter, LNHA, and her team, with individualized care plans and attention to keeping everyone comfortable, safe, and as independent as possible, whether they need just a little help or round-the-clock support. The setting stays busy but calm, offering modern convenience and a warm, neighborly feel-people can find friendship, learn new things, rest, and get the care they need in a place that tries to make living easy.

    People often ask...

    Cogir of Alexandria Fillmore offers assisted living.

    There are 24 photos of Cogir of Alexandria Fillmore on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 5100 Fillmore Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311.

    No, Cogir of Alexandria Fillmore does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Virginia, the Department of Social Services licenses assisted living facilities and publishes the results of its routine and complaint inspections.

    License number49869
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    License class1yr
    Capacity177 residents
    Care servedAssisted Living, Non-ambulatory
    ExpiresMarch 31st, 2027
    Special certificationAssisted Living, Non-Ambulatory
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    Inspection Reports

    7

    Reports

    12

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    22 Apr 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    13 Mar 2026Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies in resident care responsiveness, emergency procedures, building maintenance, ISP updates, diet oversight, and medication management.
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-460-B
    • 22VAC40-73-(9)-990-B
    • 22VAC40-73-(8)-870-A
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-450-F
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-620-B
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-640-A
    26 Mar 2025Inspection
    Identified deficiencies from the review, including outdated elevator inspections, outdated service plans not updated after condition changes, missing medications in carts, and CPR certifications not from approved organizations.
    • 22VAC40-73-(8)-870-I
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-450-F
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-680-D
    • 22VAC40-73-(3)-260-A
    06 Feb 2025Inspection
    Investigated allegations of non‑compliance and found no deficiencies.
    29 Mar 2024Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in safety and medication handling, including a missing elevator certificate and an unsecured medication cart during a medication pass.
    • 22VAC40-73-(8)-870-I
    • 22VAC40-73-(6)-660-A-1
    03 Jan 2024Inspection
    Found no deficiencies identified during the licensing visit.
    07 Jul 2023Inspection
    Found no deficiencies during the visit and no violations were cited.

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