Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls
Assisted Living in Long Beach
Assisted Living in Long Beach
Bixby Towers at Bixby Knolls is ranked one of Long Beach’s best retirement communities, entrusted by many to have their loved ones or themselves live in. The active adult apartment-style environment offers independent living and assisted living services, allowing residents to feel like family and feel comfortable thriving in a community that puts their needs first. At Bixby Knolls, individuals are guaranteed an individualized approach to care that helps create a rich and fulfilling lifestyle.
The active adult community is built on the seamless blend of independence and support, allowing its residents to take advantage of the wonderful Southern California living offered by its luxurious community features. These include an expansive courtyard, hotel-like apartments with breathtaking views, 24-hour care with an emergency call system, a grand restaurant-style dining room, a private dining room, a library, a wellness center, a patio, and an outdoor grill.
About this community
Occupancy
Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls is legally operated by Atlantic Ave Holdings Llc;ca Sr Lvg Mgmt Llc, and administrated by Mcdonald, Don.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. California state average• Total citations (10% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (175% above)
• Total visits (13% above) 5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Complaint visits (31% below)
• Other visits (14% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Complaint investigations (40% below)
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 11 | 10 | This facility has 10% more total citations than a typical California facility (11 vs. California avg 10).↑ 10% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
| 0 | 3 | This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California facility (0 vs. California avg 3).↓ 100% better |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
| 11 | 4 | This facility has 175% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (11 vs. California avg 4).↑ 175% worse |
Inspections & Visits
Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 18 | 16 | This facility has 13% more total visits than a typical California facility (18 vs. California avg 16).↑ 13% worse |
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Complaint visits
| 9 | 13 | This facility has 31% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (9 vs. California avg 13).↓ 31% better |
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Other visits
| 6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer other visits than a typical California facility (6 vs. California avg 7).↓ 14% better |
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Official inspections
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California facility (3 vs. California avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Complaint Investigations
| 6 | 10 | This facility has 40% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California facility (6 vs. California avg 10).↓ 40% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The facility’s inspection record is mixed, with repeated deficiencies related to water heating system failures and failure to report these issues, resulting in civil penalties and citations in 2025. The most recent inspection on December 16, 2025, found no deficiencies and substantiated complaints were limited to prior water heater problems, while other complaints about heating, air conditioning, and facility disrepair were unsubstantiated. Earlier annual inspections in 2024 and early 2025 showed no deficiencies, but by mid-2025, water temperature and documentation issues emerged and persisted despite repairs.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls is located in Long Beach, California.
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4.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Long Beach's city center to Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 5.01 miles to nearest hospital (Va Long Beach Healthcare Psy)
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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