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Cogir at The Narrows in Tacoma, WA

Cogir at The Narrows is an assisted living and memory care community in Tacoma, WA.

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Cogir at The Narrows in Tacoma, WA

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  • Interior

    A cozy reading area with bookshelves and a table surrounded by chairs.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, and a rustic wooden table.

  • Building

    Modern hotel entrance with stone pillars and landscaped surroundings.

  • Architecture

    A sunny view of a building with a well-maintained lawn and trees.

  • Dining

    A modern restaurant interior with stylish decor, featuring a comfortable seating area and elegantly set dining tables.

  • Landscaping

    A serene garden with a paved pathway, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.

  • Seating Area

    A modern lounge area featuring a piano, comfortable seating, and stylish decor.

  • Outdoor

    A well-maintained outdoor patio area with chairs and tables, surrounded by landscaping and a building in the background.

8201 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98406

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4.1 from 93 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
9
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Cogir at The Narrows

differentiator 11 reviews mention this

Dining room gets special praise

Restaurant-style dining and well-prepared meals are repeatedly called out as a highlight.

Residents and visitors frequently mention the dining experience, including a dining room they describe as especially strong and meals that feel satisfying. Several reviews also reference specific meal service habits like take-out, and a handful mention good food during events. While most comments are positive, at least one reviewer describes the food as bland and not worth the cost, so it is not universally liked.

  • A modern restaurant interior with stylish decor, featuring a comfortable seating area and elegantly set dining tables.
common 4 reviews mention this

Outdoor space stands out

Outdoor areas and grounds are a recurring point of enjoyment across reviews.

More than one reviewer points to the community’s outdoor space as a favorite part of visiting or living here. Comments describe pleasant walking space and attractive grounds, and at least one review connects this to feeling at home. Even some reviews that focus on other positives still single out the outdoor environment.

  • A well-maintained outdoor patio area with chairs and tables, surrounded by landscaping and a building in the background.
  • A sunny view of a building with a well-maintained lawn and trees.
  • A serene garden with a paved pathway, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.
common 6 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay busy

Scheduled activities and events are a steady theme in resident and visitor experiences.

Across reviews, people describe a steady flow of activities, from daily programming to larger holiday and seasonal events. Several reviews mention residents staying engaged—using examples like social gatherings and games—and visitors describe enjoying event experiences as well. A small number of comments are critical overall, but the positive reviews consistently frame activities as a reason the community feels lively.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Memory care draws serious complaints

Memory care is the most concerning area in the reviews, with complaints about basic care and safety.

Two negative reviews describe gaps in day-to-day memory care attention, including concerns about hygiene and supervision. One reviewer also raises worry about falls and responsiveness when help is needed. These complaints stand in contrast to other reviews that say residents in memory care are well cared for, indicating inconsistent experiences.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Some feel pricing is too high

At least some families feel the cost is not justified by the care and food they experienced.

A couple of reviewers describe the pricing as extremely expensive and question what they get for the money. One of the most detailed negative reviews also ties cost to concerns about memory care outcomes and cleanliness. On the other hand, other families say they feel reassured by the level of care—so pricing satisfaction does not appear consistent across reviews.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 52 resident community capacity 52 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Seattle-Tacoma International (17 miles away) Seattle-Tacoma International (17 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

  • Titlow Park (0.5 miles)
  • Kandle Park (2.1 miles)
  • Chambers Bay Park Playground (3 miles)
  • Conservation Park (3.6 miles)
  • Point Defiance Park (3.7 miles)
  • Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park (3.8 miles)
  • Five Mile Drive (4 miles)

Restaurants

  • The Beach Tavern At Titlow (0.5 miles)
  • Boathouse 19 (0.8 miles)
  • Ale House Pub & Eatery (1.3 miles)
  • Peaks and Pints (3 miles)
  • Dirty Oscar's Annex (3.7 miles)
  • Anthony's At Point Defiance (4 miles)
  • McDonald's (4 miles)

Physicians

  • Anesis Spine and Pain Care (1 miles)
  • University Place Pediatrics (1.7 miles)
  • Northend Optical (1.9 miles)
  • Dr Jonathan L. Ritson, MD (2.1 miles)
  • Eye MDs of Puget Sound (2.2 miles)
  • Carol Milgard Breast Center - Tacoma, WA (2.3 miles)
  • Franciscan Medical Clinic - University Place (2.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Pharmacy Compounding Solutions (1.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.7 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.2 miles)
  • Alfred's Cafe (5.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • MultiCare (3.1 miles)
  • MultiCare Regional Cancer Center - Tacoma (4.4 miles)
  • Group Health Cooperative (4.4 miles)
  • Gig Harbor Ambulatory Surg Center (4.8 miles)
  • Child Study & Treatment Center (5.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christ Episcopal Church (4.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Grand Cinema (4.8 miles)

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