Inspection Reports for
6th Avenue Senior Living

All violations noted during previous related inspection(s) have been corrected. The facility was approved following this inspection.

The investigation was based on complaints 178722 and 180150. The facility failed to meet requirements for tuberculosis screening and staff orientation, but corrected CPR/First Aid training deficiencies prior to exit.

The facility was found not to meet Assisted Living Facility requirements with multiple deficiencies noted. Some deficiencies were corrected prior to exiting, but many remain uncorrected, prompting potential licensing enforcement action.

Complaint #94511 involved a resident burned while smoking on oxygen. The resident had a history of smoking while intoxicated, violating the signed smoking contract. The resident was injured on 8/18/23, emergency services were called, and the resident was discharged. Facility staff also reported a second resident caught smoking while intoxicated who was moved to a secured memory care floor to prevent harm.

The investigation confirmed that the resident sustained burn injuries from smoking while intoxicated and on oxygen. The facility staff immediately called 911 and the resident was discharged after the incident. No ongoing risk requiring further investigation was found.

The inspection identified multiple fire safety violations including improper storage of combustible materials, failure to maintain required ceiling clearance, lack of documentation for kitchen hood cleanings, unprotected penetrations in fire-resistance-rated construction, obstructed means of egress, and improperly installed exit signage. The facility was disapproved due to these deficiencies.

The follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Previously cited deficiencies were corrected.