Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
6th Avenue Senior Living
Create unforgettable moments in retirement at 6th Avenue Senior Living, a distinct community in Tacoma, WA, offering assisted living and memory care. Residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. The community also helps with housekeeping and daily living activities, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.
Dedicated to enhancing residents’ living experiences, stimulating programs and enriching activities are conducted. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delectable and well-balanced dining options. Therapy services are also provided to improve residents’ living experiences. With its wide range of services and top-notch amenities, residents can keep their peace of mind and live to their potential.
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About this community
Inspection History
In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 9 deficiencies 5 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. Washington state average• Total deficiencies (68% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (42% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 9 | 28.0 | This facility has 68% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (9 vs. WA avg 28).↓ 68% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.8 | 3.1 | This facility has 42% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Washington assisted living residence (1.8 vs. WA avg 3.1).↓ 42% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 5 | 9.0 | This facility has had 44% fewer total inspections than the Washington average (5 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 44% fewer |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Places of interest near 6th Avenue Senior Living
1.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tacoma's city center to 6th Avenue Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Weatherly Inn Tacoma | AL IL MC RC | Tacoma (West End) | 130
Facility
130
WA AVG
79
Rank
#18 / 285 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
WA AVG
50
Rank
#244 / 439 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
55.4%
Facility
55.4%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#193 / 215 | A+ | 6 | 3
Facility
3
WA AVG
8
Rank
#197 / 265 | 18
Facility
18
WA AVG
31
Rank
#113 / 262 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#150 / 262 |
| Cogir at The Narrows | AL IL MC | Tacoma (West End) | 115
Facility
115
WA AVG
79
Rank
#42 / 285 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
WA AVG
50
Rank
#416 / 439 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#1 / 215 | A+ | 7 | 2
Facility
2
WA AVG
8
Rank
#155 / 265 | 14
Facility
14
WA AVG
31
Rank
#88 / 262 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#83 / 262 |
| 6th Avenue Senior Living | AL ADC MC | Tacoma (North End) | 107
Facility
107
WA AVG
79
Rank
#59 / 285 | No |
89
Facility
89
WA AVG
50
Rank
#31 / 439 | Studio | - | - | 5 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
8
Rank
#110 / 265 | 9
Facility
9
WA AVG
31
Rank
#56 / 262 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#65 / 262 |
| Franke Tobey Jones | AL CCRC IL MC NH SNF | Tacoma (West End) | 101
Facility
101
WA AVG
79
Rank
#66 / 285 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
WA AVG
50
Rank
#244 / 439 | - |
49.5%
Facility
49.5%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#201 / 215 | A+ | 7 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 265 | 3
Facility
3
WA AVG
31
Rank
#18 / 262 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#11 / 262 |
| Brookdale Allenmore | AL IL | Tacoma (Central Tacoma) | 80
Facility
80
WA AVG
79
Rank
#124 / 285 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
WA AVG
50
Rank
#134 / 439 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
67.5%
Facility
67.5%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#161 / 215 | A+ | 12 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
8
Rank
#110 / 265 | 15
Facility
15
WA AVG
31
Rank
#93 / 262 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#52 / 262 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other WA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Washington
6th Avenue Senior Living is located in Tacoma, Washington State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington State.
Frequently Asked Questions about 6th Avenue Senior Living
What neighborhood is 6th Avenue Senior Living in?
6th Avenue Senior Living is in the North End neighborhood of Tacoma.
Is 6th Avenue Senior Living in a walkable area?
6th Avenue Senior Living has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of 6th Avenue Senior Living?
According to WA state health department records, 6th Avenue Senior Living's license number is 2552.
Are pets allowed at 6th Avenue Senior Living?
No, 6th Avenue Senior Living has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does 6th Avenue Senior Living have?
6th Avenue Senior Living has 107 beds.
Has 6th Avenue Senior Living had any deficiencies?
6th Avenue Senior Living has had 9 reported deficiencies according to records from WA Dept. of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
Are there photos of 6th Avenue Senior Living?
Yes — there are 4 photos of 6th Avenue Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.
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