Elancé at West End
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Alexandria, VA

Elancé at West End

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Alexandria, VA

Overview of Elancé at West End

Situated in the sunlit Cardinal Plane, Alexandria, VA, Elance at West End is a distinguished senior living community providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Live a comfortable and sophisticated retirement within the beautifully crafted and elegant residences of Elance at West End in its wide array of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. A reliable and highly qualified team strives to deliver top-notch care and support for seniors to thrive and gain meaningful experiences in their golden years.

With its purposely built spaces and friendly environment, Elance at West End ensures seniors receive the utmost attention and assistance every step of the way. Through engaging activities and enrichment programs, residents explore new hobbies and reignite past interests for leisure and wellness. Dining is something to look forward to with healthy and delectable meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. Elance at West End is an incredible community that provides a wide range of signature programs to enhance seniors’ quality of life within its stunning spaces.

Bed community size
127-bed community Rank #76 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 76th out of 365 homes in Virginia for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Virginia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 86 / 100 Rank #30 / 446Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 30th out of 446 homes in Virginia for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
46%
Rank #267 / 297Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 267th out of 297 homes in Virginia for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 297. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
58 / 127
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationMarch 14, 2027
QualificationNon-Ambulatory | Special Care Unit | Residential and Assisted Living Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Elancé at West End is administered by Mr. Martin W. Brown.

Contact Information

Business Hours12:00 a.m. - 11:59 p.m., Sunday to Saturday 24 hours a day

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Inspection History

In Virginia, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) perform the inspections required to maintain state and federal licensing.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 15 deficiencies 3 complaints 7 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 7 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (53% below)
• Deficiencies per year (53% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (9% below)
• Inspections with violations (56% below)
• Inspection violation rate (11% below)
• Total complaints (57% below)
• Complaints per year (57% below)
Latest Inspection March 14, 2025 Renewal

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1532 This facility has 53% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (15 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 53% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2023. 510.7 This facility has 53% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (5 vs. VA avg 10.7).↓ 53% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.12.3 This facility has 9% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2.1 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 9% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 714 This facility has had 50% fewer total inspections than the Virginia average (7 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 49 This facility has 56% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 56% better
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 57%64% This facility has 7 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (57% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 7% better

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 37 This facility has 57% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 57% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2023. 12.3 This facility has 57% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 57% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • March 14, 2025 renewal inspection found five deficiencies including administrator training, medication orders, and emergency preparedness reviews, with no complaints substantiated.
  • October 3, 2024 complaint investigation substantiated medication management failures including missed doses, invalid physician orders, and incomplete medication administration records.
  • February 29, 2024 complaint investigation substantiated 39 instances of nurse call response delays exceeding 30 minutes, showing failure to promptly respond to resident needs.

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 347 / 372 / 403 / 490 / 499 / 540 / 873 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise Building

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Address 4.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Alexandria's city center to Elancé at West End's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

Elancé at West End is located in Alexandria, Virginia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Virginia.

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Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Age 65+ or disabled
General Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
VA

Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

VA Respite Grant

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Virginia resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
VA

Limited grants; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Facility respite (up to 5 days)

Adult Services Program

Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Age 60+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month 200% FPL
Asset Limits Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.
VA

Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Chore services Assessments Respite (~5 days/year)

Auxiliary Grant Program

Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
VA

Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).

Benefits
Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
VA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General VA resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Equipment repair (~$250)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General VA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
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High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Virginia Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.
Income Limits (2025) ~$50,000-$75,000/year household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000
Asset Limits Varies e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000
VA

Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+
General VA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Elancé at West End

What neighborhood is Elancé at West End in?

Elancé at West End is in the Landmark neighborhood of Alexandria.

Is Elancé at West End in a walkable area?

Elancé at West End has a walk score of 86. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

When does Elancé at West End's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Elancé at West End's license expires on March 14, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Elancé at West End?

Elancé at West End's occupancy is 46%.

Are pets allowed at Elancé at West End?

Yes, Elancé at West End allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Elancé at West End?

Mr. Martin W. Brown is the administrator of Elancé at West End.

How many beds does Elancé at West End have?

Elancé at West End has 127 beds.

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