Inspection Reports for 6th Avenue Senior Living

The Department completed a full inspection and complaint investigation of the Assisted Living Facility on 07/17/2025 based on complaint numbers 178722 and 180150, finding that the facility does not meet Assisted Living Facility requirements.

The facility failed to ensure staff were screened for tuberculosis within three days of employment, failed to ensure two caregivers maintained valid CPR/First Aid cards, and failed to ensure staff completed facility orientation prior to routine resident interactions. The facility corrected the CPR/FA deficiency prior to exiting the inspection.

The inspection was triggered by complaints numbered 178722 and 180150. The report states the facility does not meet requirements and may face licensing enforcement based on deficiencies found.

The inspection was conducted in response to complaint ID #94511 regarding a resident who was burned due to smoking while on oxygen at 6th Avenue Senior Living.

The investigation found that the resident had a history of smoking while intoxicated, which violated the facility's smoking contract. The resident sustained burn injuries on 08/18/23 and was immediately transported to the hospital. The resident has since been discharged and no longer resides at the facility. A second resident was also noted to have been caught smoking while intoxicated and was moved to a secured memory care floor to prevent harm.

Complaint ID #94511 involved a resident burned from smoking while on oxygen. The complaint was substantiated by interviews and incident details. The resident was injured on 08/18/23, and the facility responded by calling 911 and assessing the resident. The resident has since been discharged. A second resident was also involved in smoking while intoxicated and was relocated for safety.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted an inspection at the facility on 08/07/2023 to evaluate compliance with fire safety codes and regulations.

The inspection identified multiple violations including improper storage of combustible materials, failure to maintain required ceiling clearance, lack of documentation for semi-annual kitchen hood cleanings, multiple unprotected penetrations in corridor walls without fire-resistance ratings, obstructed means of egress, and improperly installed exit signage.

The Department completed a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously identified deficiencies.

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

The original complaint investigation found that residents were not receiving medications on time and staff were not certified for passing medications. The complaint was substantiated with failed provider practice identified and citations written.