Elancé at Alexandria by Cogir

    5100 Fillmore Avenue Ste, Alexandria, VA, 22311
    5.0 · 6 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Beautiful community with caring staff

    I live here and I couldn't be happier-beautiful, clean, modern amenities and renovations underway make it convenient and comfortable. The staff are professional, capable, friendly and caring; new management has created a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Programs are fantastic (Life Long Learning, fitness and signature programs), and the new short-term rehab center felt like family during my recovery. I highly recommend this amazing community.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Internet
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    5.00 · 6 reviews

    Overall rating

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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Inviting, warm and welcoming environment
    • Capable, friendly, professional, and dedicated staff
    • Short-term rehab center and recovery services available
    • Beautiful, clean community
    • Modern and convenient amenities
    • Excellent fitness program
    • Signature programs and Life Long Learning courses
    • Residents appear happy and well taken care of
    • Family-like atmosphere
    • Fantastic team and caring community
    • Highly recommended by reviewers
    • Ongoing renovations and facility improvements

    Cons

    • Renovations underway (possible temporary disruption)
    • No consistent negative themes reported in reviews

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: The reviews present a strongly positive picture of Elancé at Alexandria by Cogir. Commenters consistently praise the community's atmosphere, staff, programs, and physical environment. There is clear emphasis on a warm, family-like environment with a team of professional, caring, and dedicated staff. Multiple reviewers explicitly recommend the community, and several highlight residents’ happiness and good care as evidence of quality.

    Care quality and staff: Staff quality is the most frequently mentioned strength. Reviewers use terms such as capable, friendly, professional, dedicated, and caring to describe personnel. Several summaries directly state that residents are well taken care of, and that the community feels like family — indicating strong day-to-day personal care and relationship-building. Short-term rehab and recovery services are singled out as available and newly opened, suggesting the community supports both longer-term living and transitional clinical needs. There are no recurring complaints about care; rather the tenor is that clinical and supportive services meet or exceed expectations.

    Facilities and amenities: The physical environment receives repeated positive mention: beautiful, clean, modern, and convenient. Reviewers note modern amenities and ongoing renovations, which suggest active investment in the property and an updated look and feel. The presence of a newly opened rehab center and contemporary amenities supports the community’s positioning as both attractive and functionally equipped for varied resident needs. Renovations are listed as occurring, which reviewers mention in a neutral-to-positive way; however, that activity can imply temporary disruption (see cons).

    Activities and programming: Programming is another clear strength. Multiple reviewers cite signature programs, Life Long Learning courses, and an excellent fitness program. The combination of educational offerings and robust fitness suggests a well-rounded activity calendar that promotes engagement, cognitive stimulation, and physical health. Remarks that residents are happy and that the environment is enjoyable further support the conclusion that activities meet resident interests.

    Management and trends: New management is explicitly mentioned in the reviews and is not framed negatively; in context it appears to be associated with positive developments (staff, programs, or improvements). The reviews show a pattern of recent or ongoing changes—new rehab offerings, renovations, and management transitions—which reviewers describe as favorable or at least not problematic. This pattern indicates an active leadership focus on enhancing services and facilities.

    Gaps and concerns: There are few explicit criticisms in the provided summaries. The only potential concern that emerges is the ongoing renovations, which could cause temporary noise, access limitations, or other disruptions—though reviewers do not emphasize negative impacts. Likewise, because many highlights are recent (new rehab, new management, renovations), some prospective residents may wish to verify long-term consistency of programs and services over time; that is a cautionary note rather than a documented complaint. Dining and food quality are not mentioned in these summaries, so no conclusions can be drawn in that area based on the provided information.

    Bottom line: Reviews portray Elancé at Alexandria as a well-maintained, program-rich community with strong staff and an engaging, family-like atmosphere. Its strengths center on caregiving staff, attractive facilities, and diverse programming (fitness and educational offerings). The main item to monitor is the short-term disruption risk associated with ongoing renovations, and prospective residents may want to ask directly about any impacts of renovations and confirm specifics about dining or other areas not covered in the reviews. Overall, the pattern is overwhelmingly positive with frequent recommendations from reviewers.

    Location

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    About Elancé at Alexandria by Cogir

    Elancé at Alexandria, formerly known as The Fountains, is an assisted living community positioned amidst the vibrant surroundings of Alexandria, Virginia. The community has been thoughtfully designed to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for seniors who wish to maintain their independence while benefiting from personalized assistance. Elancé at Alexandria specializes strictly in assisted living services, offering tailored support to residents based on their personal needs and preferences.

    The accommodations at Elancé at Alexandria cater to a range of budgets and lifestyle requirements, with options crafted to provide comfort and convenience. Each resident has the opportunity to select the living arrangement that best suits their needs, ensuring they feel at home and well cared for throughout their stay. The community is pet-friendly, allowing residents the joy and companionship of their beloved animals, which adds to the homelike atmosphere as well as residents’ overall wellbeing.

    The amenities at Elancé at Alexandria have been developed to enrich the everyday lives of residents. With a focus on both social engagement and individual wellness, the community promotes a high quality of life through various services and features. These thoughtful amenities contribute to a vibrant and interactive atmosphere where residents can pursue hobbies, friendships, and interests in a safe and supportive setting. The team at Elancé at Alexandria is dedicated to addressing each resident’s unique needs and ensuring that every experience within the community is comfortable and fulfilling.

    Costs for residing at Elancé at Alexandria start at a monthly rate that is accessible for many families considering assisted living options, with the understanding that additional services or care requirements may influence the total fee. The community recognizes that families often face important financial decisions when determining the best care for their loved ones, and it offers guidance in exploring payment options such as selling a home or applying for veterans’ benefits. Elancé at Alexandria stands as an inviting choice for those seeking dedicated assisted living services in a warm and attractive environment.

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