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Cogir at the Narrows

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight engaging social events and community activities. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

802 N Laurel Ln, West End · Tacoma, WA 98406115 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
4.4/5

based on 142 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Cogir at The Narrows offers a vibrant, well-maintained environment with excellent social programming that many residents enjoy. However, families should be aware of reported inconsistencies in administrative communication and should conduct a thorough, direct interview with the memory care director to ensure their specific care standards are met.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

142 reviews on Google
Cogir at The Narrows is a senior living community that receives significant praise for its vibrant social calendar, well-maintained grounds, and compassionate memory care leadership. While many families express deep gratitude for the staff's dedication, there are recurring concerns regarding administrative communication, occasional lapses in hygiene care, and reports of unprofessional conduct by specific management personnel.

Quality Themes

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Food7.0Staff6.0Clean8.0Activities10.0MedsN/AMemory7.0Comms4.0Value3.0

Strengths

  • Engaging social events and community activities
  • Beautiful, clean, and well-maintained facility
  • Compassionate and dedicated memory care leadership
  • Welcoming atmosphere for visitors and families

Concerns

  • Unprofessional or dismissive conduct by management staff (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent communication regarding administrative or care issues (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Reports of inadequate hygiene care in memory care (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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28 reviews posted between Apr 5, 2026Apr 6, 2026 · 26 were 5-star
10 reviews posted between Mar 19, 2026Mar 20, 2026 · 10 were 5-star
10 reviews posted between Aug 21, 2024Aug 23, 2024 · 10 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to feedback online; how do you use that family input to improve your daily administrative communication?
  • 2Given the community's reputation for engaging social events, could you walk us through a typical week of activities for residents?
  • 3We value transparency; what is your process for keeping family members updated when there are changes in a resident's care plan or hygiene needs?
  • 4Since management plays such a key role in the resident experience, how do you foster a supportive and responsive culture among your leadership team?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency, what is the specific protocol for notifying family members and coordinating with local healthcare providers?
  • 6How do you ensure that the high standards of cleanliness and maintenance we see in the common areas are consistently applied within the memory care living spaces?

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Key Review Excerpts

My husband is in memory care at Cogir, and while the beginning was a bit bumpy due to his behavior, Deedra handled everything with incredible compassion and understanding.

Memory care family member · 2026★★★★★

There is still some work to do with communications between the staff (who are lovely caring people, real angels) through management to family. I'm confident we'll get there, though.

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★

My grandmother is in the memory care wing at Cogir. During her stay, she is left in her room, with the lights off, in her diaper which is soiled with urine.

Memory care family member · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 142 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

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23deficiencies
Feb 3, 2026Investigation

Follow-up inspection on 02/24/2026 found these specific deficiencies corrected, as noted in the cover letter.

Investigations of alleged abuse/neglectWAC 388-78A-2371Corrected Feb 5, 2026

Facility failed to investigate an allegation of staff verbally abusing a resident. No incident report or formal investigation was conducted.

Staff orientation and trainingWAC 388-78A-2450Corrected Feb 5, 2026

Facility failed to ensure 2 of 2 staff (Staff C and Staff D) received required new hire orientation training and documentation.

Nov 3, 2025Inspection

The document package also contains a cover letter dated 01/14/2026 indicating a follow-up inspection on 01/14/2026 found no deficiencies regarding compliance determination 70877 and that WAC 388-78A-2466-1-b (previously cited as 67570) was corrected.

Background checksWAC 388-78A-2466Corrected Nov 7, 2025

The facility failed to ensure 1 of 2 sampled staff (Staff C) completed a valid Washington State name and date of birth background check every two years. Staff C's background check expired on 08/02/2025 and was not completed until 10/31/2025.

Jan 9, 2025Investigation

A follow-up inspection on 04/08/2025 found that the previously cited deficiencies were corrected.

General design requirements for memory careWAC 388-78A-2381Corrected Feb 5, 2025

Facility failed to ensure 3 of 5 sample residents had access to their own rooms without staff assistance; room doors were locked to prevent wandering.

Monitoring residents' well-beingWAC 388-78A-2120Corrected Feb 5, 2025

Facility failed to update the negotiated service agreement or determine a need for further action for a resident who experienced multiple falls, including one involving a scale left in the hallway.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210Corrected Feb 5, 2025

Facility failed to ensure 1 of 2 sample residents received prescribed Coumadin medication on four separate dates in November 2024.

Sep 11, 2024Inspection

Follow-up inspection completed; facility found with no deficiencies.; The report notes that these items are classified as 'Consultation(s)' and the facility is not required to submit a formal plan of correction for these specific items.

Infection controlWAC 388-78A-2610-1Corrected Sep 11, 2024

Deficiency corrected

Infection controlWAC 388-78A-2610-2-aCorrected Sep 11, 2024

Deficiency corrected

Infection controlWAC 388-78A-2610-2-bCorrected Sep 11, 2024

Deficiency corrected

Infection controlWAC 388-78A-2610-2-dCorrected Sep 11, 2024

Deficiency corrected

Infection controlWAC 388-78A-2610-2-fCorrected Sep 11, 2024

Deficiency corrected

Safety of the built environmentWAC 388-78A-2703

Dirt/gravel pathway leading to an unmarked drop-off and ravine poses a safety hazard; facility to restrict access.

Infection controlWAC 388-78A-2610Corrected Sep 11, 2024

Deficiency corrected

Infection controlWAC 388-78A-2610-2Corrected Sep 11, 2024

Deficiency corrected

Infection controlWAC 388-78A-2610-2-cCorrected Sep 11, 2024

Deficiency corrected

Infection controlWAC 388-78A-2610-2-eCorrected Sep 11, 2024

Deficiency corrected

Tuberculosis Test recordsWAC 388-78A-2489

Executive Director lacked a current TB record; records lost by former Wellness Director. Staff retested 04/11/2024.

Jul 16, 2024Enforcement
$300.00Report

Civil fine of $300.00 imposed. This is an uncorrected deficiency previously cited on May 2, 2024.

Infection controlWAC 388-78A-2610(1)(2)(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)

The licensee failed to ensure three staff were fit tested for N5 respirator masks.

Apr 2, 2024Investigation

A follow-up inspection on 2025-04-08 (referenced in cover letter) noted that these specific deficiencies were corrected.

Reporting abuse and neglectWAC 388-78A-2630

The facility failed to report an incident of financial exploitation to the department after a resident reported money stolen from their wallet.

InvestigationsWAC 388-78A-2371

The facility failed to document appropriate measures to prevent future similar situations after an unauthorized person entered the facility and stole from a resident.

May 18, 2023Investigation

Includes follow-up inspection data confirming correction of identified deficiencies on 08/30/2023.

Implementation of negotiated service agreementWAC 388-78A-2160

The facility failed to provide services as agreed in the service plan for a resident who subsequently fell and sustained an injury.

Record retentionWAC 388-78A-2420

The facility failed to retain and provide records for 1 former resident, obstructing the department's investigation.

Safety of the built environmentWAC 388-78A-2703

The facility failed to ensure staff could open locked doors for emergency responders, causing a 10-minute delay in emergency access.

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