Cogir of West End, Alexandria was inspected 11 times between September 5, 2023 and March 11, 2026 by the Virginia Department of Social Services. 7 of those visits ended with violations cited and 4 with none. Across that history VDSS cited 36 violations under 29 distinct standards. 6 inspections were prompted by a complaint.
A violation is a licensing standard - a rule in the Virginia Administrative Code - that the inspector found the facility was not meeting. Each is shown with the evidence the inspector recorded and, where VDSS publishes it, the facility's own plan of correction.
Every inspection listed here is currently published on the VDSS site.
Provider Information
Inspection History
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March 11, 2026Complaint survey
- Collateral contact 1 provided a video recording on 02/15/2026 of resident 3 receiving ADL and transfer support by staff 5 on 02/03/2026. During the video, staff 5 can be seen assisting resident 3 to bed around 6:26 pm. As staff 5 assists the resident 3 with standing, resident 3 falls face first onto the bed. Staff 5 is then seen placing forearm on the back of resident 3, advised resident 3 not to move, and called for assistance of Staff 4. Approximately 6:29 pm, Staff 4 enters resident 3’s room to assist with transferring to the bed. Once resident 3 is in bed, staff 5 can be seen pulling resident 3’s arm to assist with getting to the side of the bed, then staff 4 is seen pulling resident 3’s leg while staff 5 pulls the resident’s clothing to successfully transfer the resident to the side of their bed.
- The video recording reflected that resident 3 was not treated with courtesy, respect, and consideration as a person of worth, sensitivity, and dignity during their transfer to bed on 02/03/2026 by staff 4 and staff 5.
- Resident 3’s Uniformed Assessment Instrument (UAI, 01/22/2026) indicated support with transferring, “physical assistance 2,” (mechanical and human help).
- Resident 3’s ISP (dated, 07/23/2025) stated, “transferring: extensive. Resident requires frequent hands on assistance with transfers and/or change in person.” The ISP does not indicate a one or two person assist with transfers.
- During the onsite inspection, 03/11/2026, staff 1 stated that resident 3’s ISP should indicate the level of assistance required and confirmed that resident 3’s ISP does not indicate a one or two person assist with transfers.
- Resident 3’s Uniformed Assessment Instrument (UAI, 01/22/2026) indicated support with transferring, “physical assistance 2,” (mechanical and human help).
- Resident 3’s ISP (dated, 07/23/2025) stated, “transferring: extensive. Resident requires frequent hands on assistance with transfers and/or change in person.” The ISP does not indicate a one or two person assist with transfers.
- During the onsite inspection, 03/11/2026, staff 1 stated that resident 3’s ISP should indicate the level of assistance required and confirmed that resident 3’s ISP does not indicate a one or two person assist with transfers.
- of this review should be the staff person’s written acknowledgment of having been informed, which should include the date of the review and should be filed in the staff person’s record. Evidence:
- Staff 5 (hire date, 10/24/2024) records indicated that resident rights training was completed on 02/22/2025.
- During the onsite inspection, 03/11/2026, staff 1 and staff 2 acknowledged that staff 5 did not complete resident rights training annually.
March 11, 2026Complaint survey
- Upon request, 03/11/2026 the facility did not provide the written staffing plan to the licensing representative.
- During the onsite inspection, 03/11/2026, staff 1 confirmed that the written staffing plan was not provided to the licensing representative upon request.
- Resident 1 was prescribed Antacid 500 MG (take 1 tablet by mouth three times daily for indigestion for 7 days; start date, 05/20/2025); however, June 2025 medication administration record (MAR) indicated that resident 1 was administered this medication until 06/19/2025.
- Resident 1 was prescribed Estradiol Cre 0.01% (insert 1 GM at bedtime for 14 days; start date, 05/21/2025); however, June and July’s 2025 MAR indicated that resident 1 was administered this medication until 07/08/2025.
- Resident 1 was prescribed Fosfomycin Tromethamine 3 GM (3 GM by mouth Q72) every 3 days at 8:00 AM; start date, 08/28/2025); however, August 2025 MAR indicated that resident 1 was not administered this medication until 08/31/2025.
- Resident 1 was prescribed Triad Wound Dressing (1 gram one time per day every day at 8:30 AM; start date, 09/12/2025); however, September 2025 MAR indicated that resident 1 was not administered this medication until 09/14/2025.
- Resident 1 was prescribed Lactulose 10 GM/15 ML (15 milliliter by mouth one time per day every day at 8:00 AM; start date, 11/04/2025); however, November 2025 MAR indicated that resident 1 was not documented as administered after 11/06/2025.
- During the onsite inspection, 03/11/2026, licensing inspector (LI) reviewed June through November 2025 MARs and noted that resident 1’s (prescribed Freestyle KIT LITE, use as directed to check blood sugar before meals and at bedtime) blood sugar was inconsistently documented as completed (June, 9 days; July, 20 days; August,20 days; September, 26 days; October, 20 days; and November, 7 days.
- During the onsite inspection, 03/11/2026LI reviewed June through November 2025 MARs and noted that resident 1’s (prescribed Losartan 50 MG, take 1 tablet by mouth once daily for blood pressure, hold for SBP less than 110) blood pressure was inconsistently documented as completed (June, 9 days; July, 8 days; August, 28 days; September, 20 days; October, 16 days; and November, 4 days.
- Resident 1 was prescribed Glargin YFGN 100U/ML (inject 40 units subcutaneously twice daily for diabetes mellitus; start date, 05/20/2025); however, this medication was not documented as administered on 06/18/2025.
- Resident 1 was prescribed Sucralfate 1 GM (take 1 tablet by mouth three times daily for supplement; start date, 06/19/2025); however, this medication was not documented as administered at 8:00 AM on 07/04/2025.
- Resident 1 was prescribed Acetaminophen 325 MG (take 2 tablets by mouth three times daily for pain; start date, 05/20/2025); however, this medication was not documented as administered at 2:00 PM on 08/15/2025.
- Resident 1 was prescribed Lactulose 10 MG (give 30 ML by mouth once daily for bowel regimen. Hold for loose stools or diarrhea; start date, 05/21/2025); however, this medication was not documented as administered or held on 08/21/2025.
- Resident 1 was prescribed PEG 3350 POW (mix 17 GM in 8 ounces of liquid and give orally once daily for bowel movement); however, this medication was not documented as administered on at 8:00 AM on 08/21/2025.
- During the onsite inspection, 03/11/2026, staff 1 confirmed that resident 1 was prescribed Antacid 500 MG, Estradiol Cre 0.01%, Fosfomycin Tromethamine 3 GM, Triad Wound Dressing, and Lactulose 10 GM/15 ML. Staff 1 also acknowledged that June – September and November 2025’s MARs indicated that resident 1 was not administered their medication in accordance with the physician’s instructions as entered by the pharmacy.
- Resident 1 admitted to the facility on 06/01/2025.
- Resident 1’s agreement (signed, 04/30/2025) indicated that the “Assisted Living – Care Level monthly charge was $3,220.00;” however, the Schedule of Resident Rates and Fees and Description of Service Levels (Exhibit 2) do not match the $3,220.00, Care Level monthly charge(s).
- During the onsite inspection, 03/11/2026, staff 3 acknowledged that Exhibit 2 does not match the care level charge of $3,220.00. Staff 3 stated that there was a change of fees that occurred around April 2025 and the most recent and accurate Exhibit 2 may not have been added to resident 1’s agreement. Staff 3 was unable to provide the accurate resident rates and fees for the month of April 2025 to compare to resident 1’s monthly Assisted Living – Care Level charge.
- Upon request, 03/11/2025, the facility did not provide resident 1’s written or discontinued orders from 06/01/2025 through 11/2025.
- During the onsite inspection, 03/11/2026, staff 1 confirmed that written and discontinued orders were not provided to licensing upon request. Staff 1 also acknowledged that the physician order sheet that was provided to licensing did not include any medications that were discontinued or discontinue order dates.
January 29, 2026Inspection
- Upon request, 01/29/2026, the facility did not provide documentation of the annual review of the infection control program.
- During the onsite inspection, 01/29/2026, staff 7 stated that a review was completed with staff, but confirmed documentation of the review was not maintained at the facility.
- Upon request, 01/29/2026, the facility did not provide a semi-annual review on the emergency preparedness and response plan for all staff and residents.
- During the onsite inspection, 01/29/2026, staff 7 confirmed that the facility did not provide documentation of a semi-annual review with signatures and dates on the emergency preparedness and response plan for all staff and residents to licensing upon request.
- Upon request, 01/29/2026, the facility did not provide April 2025 and June 2025’s written work schedule to licensing upon request.
- During the onsite inspection, 01/29/2026, staff 7 confirmed that April 2025 and June 2025’s written work schedules to include the name and job classifications of all staff working each shift, with an indication of whomever was in charge at any given time was not provided to licensing upon request. Staff 7 confirmed that a copy of April 2025 and June 2025’s written work schedule was not maintained at the facility.
- Upon request, 01/29/2026, the facility did not provide documentation of a review of procedures for resident emergencies.
- During the onsite inspection, 01/29/2026, staff 7 provided a review of mental health emergencies. Staff 7 confirmed that the review did not cover all of the procedures in the plan for resident emergencies required in subsection A.
- During the onsite inspection, 01/29/2026, staff 7 confirmed that staff 11’s last day of employment was 11/12/2025.
- Staff 8 confirmed that collateral contact 2 was notified via email on 11/25/2025; however, the regional licensing office was not included on the email notification.
- July 2025 through December 2025’s fire drill records did not include the date and time of the drill, the number of residents participating, and weather conditions.
- During the onsite inspection, 01/29/2026, staff 7 confirmed that fire drills records did not include the date and time of the drill, the number of residents participating, and weather conditions.
- Resident 4’s (admit date, 12/22/2025) chart did not include a current picture readily available for identification purposes.
- During the onsite inspection, 01/29/2026, staff 7 confirmed that resident 4’s chart did not include a current picture or a narrative physical description.
- Upon request, 01/29/2026, the facility did not provide documentation of the emergency preparedness plan annual review.
- During the onsite inspection, 01/29/2026, staff 7 confirmed that documentation of the emergency preparedness plan annual review was not provided to licensing upon request.
- Upon request, 01/29/2026, the facility did not provide fire drill documentation for the months of March through June 2025.
- During the onsite inspection, 01/29/2026, staff 7 and staff 10 confirmed that fire drill documentation was not provided for the months of March through June 2025.
- Upon request, 01/29/2026, the facility did not provide a liability insurance statement.
- During the onsite inspection, 01/29/2026, staff 7 confirmed that the liability insurance statement form was not provided to licensing upon request
- During the onsite inspection, 01/29/2026, licensing inspector (LI) requested to view the storage area that held emergency food and water. LI observed the storage area with staff 9, who stated that the facility was cycling out emergency food, so it did not spoil. Staff 9 stated that the facility did not have 48 hours supply of emergency food on site.
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- Upon request, 01/29/2026, the facility did not provide a disclosure statement.
- During the onsite inspection, 01/29/2026, staff 7 confirmed that the disclosure statement was not provided to licensing upon request.
- April 2025 through December 2025 resident council documentation did not include a written response to the council prior to the next meeting.
- During the onsite inspection, 01/29/2026, staff 7 confirmed that a written response was not provided to the council prior to the next meeting regarding any recommendations made by the council for resolution of problems or concerns for the months of April 2025 through December 2025.
January 29, 2026Complaint survey
March 14, 2025Inspection
- Resident 1’s (admit date, 02/27/2025) physical examination, recommendations for care included medications, which were used as physician orders.
- On 03/14/2025, LI interviewed staff 4 who confirmed that physical examinations were used as physician orders. Staff 4 stated that it made the admission process more seamless.
- Upon request the facility did not provide the annual review of the emergency preparedness and response plan.
- On 03/14/2025, LI interviewed staff 1 who confirmed that an annual review of the emergency preparedness and response plan was not provided.
- Staff 1’s (hire date, 09/24/2024) record did not include cognitive impairment training.
- On 03/14/2025, LI interviewed staff 1 who confirmed that cognitive impairment training was not included in staff records.
- The healthcare oversight was completed 04/28/2025 through 04/28/2025 and reviewed 9 residents.
- On 03/14/2025, LI interviewed staff 4 who confirmed that the healthcare oversight was completed annually and reviewed 9 residents.
- Upon request the facility did not provide a semi-annual review of the emergency preparedness and response plan.
- On 03/14/2025, LI interviewed staff 1 who confirmed that a semi-annual review of the emergency preparedness and response plan was not provided.
October 3, 2024Complaint survey
- The medication cart contained a bubble pack of Vitamin D2 5000U (take 1 capsule by mouth every week –supplement) for Resident 1 (admit date, 03/01/2023). Resident 1 did not have an order for Vitamin D2 5000U.
- Resident 1’s September 2024 MAR had 8 unidentified initials of staff members who administered scheduled medications. The name and signature lines of the September MAR were blank.
- During the onsite inspection on 10/03/2024, staff 1 was unable to provide an updated and current master list of staff names, signatures, and initials for staff administering medications for the MAR.
- Resident 1 had an order for Rytary 48.75-195 capsule ER to be administered 1 capsule by mouth three times a day for Parksinsons.
- Resident 1 September 2024 MAR indicated Rytary was not available for administration on 09/05/2024 at 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm or 09/06/2024 at 8:00 am and 1:00 pm.
- On 10/03/2024, staff 2 verified resident 1 was not administered Rytary on at least two occasions on 09/05/2024 and 09/06/2025 (4 doses total) as the medication was not available.
- Resident 1 has an order for Rytary 48.75-195 Capsule ER, give 1 capsule by mouth three times a day for Parkinson, that was not available for administration on 09/05/2024 at 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm or 09/06/2024 at 8:00 am and 1:00 pm, per September 2024 medication administration record (MAR).
- A Progress Note indicated that Rytary medication was delivered on 09/06/2024.
- On 10/03/2024, staff 1 was interviewed and acknowledged the last dose of Rytary for Resident 1 was administered on 09/05/2024.
- On 10/03/2024, staff 2 was interviewed and acknowledged per protocol the in-house physician should be contacted to refill a day’s worth of medication to avoid missed dosages of medications.
- The facility’s medication management plan stated, “The community staff should review all on-demand medications daily and re-order when a 5-day supply of the medication is remaining. Emergency refills must be called to the pharmacy. The community should indicate the date and time the medication is needed.”
February 29, 2024Complaint survey
- · According to the Detailed Event Report for the nurse call light response times there were 39 instances between 11/7/2023 and 11/8/2023 in which the nurse call response time was greater than 30 minutes. The following residents rang for assistance using their nurse call pendant, all listed below were answered after 30 minutes: · Res A on 11/7/2023 at 1:18am, 4:43am, 7:36am, 12:48am, 2:40pm, 4:25pm, 6:13pm, 7:05pm, 9:51pm and on 11/8/2023 at 4:13pm and 9:26pm · Res B 0n 11/7/20283 at 7:36am · Res C on 11/7/2023 at 12:44pm · Res D on 11/7/2023 at 12:53pm and on 11/8/2023 at 1:13am and 8:26am · Res E on 11/7/2023 at 3:44pm and on 11/8/2023 at 1:46pm · Res F on 11/7/2023 at 4:16pm, 6:22pm and on 11/8/2023 at 2:44pm · Res G on 11/7/2023 at 5:38pm and on 11/8/2023 at 9:16am · Res H on 11/7/2023 at 6:00pm · Res I on 11/7/2023 at 7:20pm · Res J on 11/7/2023 at 8:08pm · Res K on 11/8/2023 at 5:11am and 9:51am · Res L on 11/8/2023 at 9:14am · Res M on 11/8/2023 at 9:38am · Res N on 11/8/2023 at 10:11am · Res O on 11/8/2023 at 12:40pm · Res P on 11/8/2023 at 12:45pm · Res Q on 11/8/2023 at 7:27pm and 9:26pm · Res R on 11/8/2023 at 7:45pm · Res S on 11/7/2023 at 8:05pm
February 29, 2024Inspection
- Dietary Report completed on February 12, 2024, by, Margaret Radzikowski, contained documentation for: · Resident C recommending change diet to Regular, regular textures, think liquids. · Resident G recommending discontinue NAS diet. Start No Concentrated Sweets diet. Staff D stated there was no documentation of the communication from the facility to the physician regarding dietary recommendations from the dietician for Resident C or G. Review of resident records and physician orders for Resident C and G did not show evidence of implementation of dietary recommendations from February 12, 2024 Dietician report.
- Resident A had a prescription dated 11/16/2000 for Atorvastatin 10 mg Tablet, take 1 tablet by mouth at bedtime. The January 2024 and February 2024 Medication Administration Record (MAR) contained documentation that the medication was not administered on January 10, January 11 January 19, January 29, January 31, or February 2.
- Resident D’s last weight was obtained on 11/15/2023, Res E’s last recorded weight was on 9/19/2019, Res F’s last recorded weight was on 6/29/2021, and Res H had no recorded weights from January 1- December 31, 2023. Staff interviewed stated there were no other weights documented in Resident D, E, F or H’s medical record.
- Resident D, E and F’s ISP did not address the use of bedrails
- Resident D, E and F did not have an order from a physician to use a restraint (bedrail) on file.