6th Avenue Senior Living sits in Tacoma, WA and offers assisted living and memory care for older adults who need support with things like bathing, dressing, and medication management, and there are 110 assisted living beds, so it's a place with room for quite a few folks but it still tries to create a boutique-style community. The staff is known for being helpful and kind, with folks like Stephanie Ober as the Resident Services Director and Daisy Rodriguez as the Activity Coordinator. There's a strong focus on safety with secure memory care areas, exit alerts, outdoor spaces, sprinklers, and safety features for people who might wander, and they've got wheelchair help and care assistants around, so daily living feels a little easier. Each resident in memory care gets a personalized plan, and staff are trained for Alzheimer's and dementia, plus they offer specific memory care programming and activities designed for cognitive needs. Assisted living residents can live as independently as possible but can get help when needed, even with medical care, since there are onsite medical staff and nurses who support things like medication and wound care, plus podiatry if someone's got trouble with their feet.
Rooms come in private, semi-private, studio, or even two-bedroom layouts and they're all set up for wheelchairs and walkers, with kitchenettes available in some rooms for folks who enjoy a little independence. Meals are made fresh with a focus on nutrition, and there are three meals a day in their dining room with staff aiming to use good ingredients to keep everyone healthy. The place runs regular programs and social activities, whether it's arts and crafts, health and exercise, or special things like horticulture and pet therapy, since the staff knows staying active helps memory and mood. Residents can join wellness programs, education groups, and events that support spiritual and emotional health. Everything's organized by staff who get to know the residents, so they can offer tailored activities and engagement every day. If a resident wants to see the place, there are tours and even virtual visits offered, and before moving in, there's an initial consultation and assessment, so staff can plan what care fits best.
6th Avenue Senior Living also keeps its licensing and inspection records open, so people can check them for peace of mind. There's transportation for appointments and errands, and staff help with things like dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting. Amenities on the property include a dining room, activities room, fitness center, salon and barbershop, washers and dryers, maintenance, cable TV, internet, and everything's kept clean with regular housekeeping. The facility tries to balance support with independence, so seniors can keep as much freedom as possible but know that help is always there. There's a high staff-to-resident ratio, which means faster help and more attention for each person. They focus on each resident's well-being by offering clinical services, purposeful programs, and a setting designed to support connection and comfort in daily life.
