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Bixby Knolls Tower in Long Beach, CA

Bixby Knolls Tower is an assisted living community in Long Beach, CA.

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Bixby Knolls Tower in Long Beach, CA

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  • Interior

    A stylish and modern living room featuring a cozy sofa, artistic wall decor, and elegant furnishings.
  • Outdoors

    Two friends enjoying a sunny day outdoors, wearing cowboy hats and sharing laughs.
  • Dining

    A joyful gathering of seniors enjoying a festive celebration with colorful leis and delicious food.
  • Landscaping

    A piano set up for a musical performance, accompanied by a microphone and a view of lush greenery outside.
  • Garden

    A joyful elderly woman enjoying a sunny day in the garden.
  • Outdoor

    A joyful celebration featuring a guest with a dog amidst festive decorations.
  • Urban

    A view of an urban intersection with traffic and buildings under a cloudy sky.
  • Park

    Two friends enjoying a sunny day at the park.

3737 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807

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4.3 from 55 reviews
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Overall Review of Bixby Knolls Tower

common 28 reviews mention this

Staff are consistently helpful

Residents and families repeatedly describe the staff as friendly and responsive.

Many reviews describe staff who are warm, welcoming, and easy to work with during day-to-day interactions. Several residents’ families mention quick help when assistance is needed, and others call out specific tour support and follow-up from staff. A few reviews also highlight care and communication as part of why families feel comfortable choosing the community.

common 14 reviews mention this

Meals and dining get high marks

Dining is a strong point that many residents describe positively.

Multiple reviews say the food is tasty and the dining experience is pleasant, including comments about serving style and how meals are handled for residents. Families also mention specific favorites and praise the care taken with meals and dietary needs. Residents frequently connect meal satisfaction to overall enjoyment of living in the community.

  • A joyful gathering of seniors enjoying a festive celebration with colorful leis and delicious food.
common 12 reviews mention this

Clean grounds, upkeep, and renovations

Reviews often mention cleanliness, well-kept areas, and active updates.

Several residents and visitors describe the community as clean and well maintained, including outdoor areas and common spaces. Others note ongoing remodeling or upgrades, saying it didn’t ruin their experience or that inconveniences were manageable. A small number of comments stand out negatively about the building condition, but the more common theme focuses on upkeep and improvements.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

24-hour staffing concerns arise

Some reviewers question whether promised 24-hour staffing is delivered.

One review says the community advertised 24-hour staff but residents did not receive that level of coverage in practice. Another review mentions difficulties with waiting for medication, which raises a similar concern about response timing. These comments don’t erase the many positive staff experiences, but they do point to potential gaps during certain situations.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Cost issues include deposit and rent

Pricing and refund handling are recurring points of frustration.

A tour-related review describes a deposit not being returned after a denied apartment, with delays discussed over multiple follow-ups. Another reviewer says prices increased after new ownership, and that amenities were reduced compared with earlier expectations. Other reviews describe the price as fair or more affordable than alternatives, so pricing satisfaction appears mixed.

common 4 reviews mention this

Convenient access to errands

Public transit and nearby errands appear convenient to residents and visitors.

At least a few reviews highlight convenience for non-drivers, pointing to public transportation near the community and walkable access to local places. Several reviews also mention transportation options such as shuttles or arrangements for getting out and about. The location theme is generally positive, with occasional remarks about bus service limitations or the area’s activity level.

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Features

Housing

  • 65 resident community capacity 65 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Respite Care Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (2 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (2 miles away)
  • Los Angeles International (15 miles away) Los Angeles International (15 miles away)
  • John Wayne Orange Co (21 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (21 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Costco Vision Center (3.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.5 miles)
  • Falcon (4 miles)
  • Hooters (4.3 miles)
  • Yard House (4.4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (6 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (6.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Metro - Willow Street Station (1.3 miles)
  • Komar Aviation Group (1.6 miles)
  • Long Beach Airport (LGB) (2.4 miles)
  • Port Of Long Beach (6.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Bopomofo Cafe (6.1 miles)
  • Lees Sandwiches - Gard (7.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.9 miles)
  • Donut King 2 (8.5 miles)

Parks

  • Bixby Park (4.2 miles)
  • Rainbow Lagoon Park (4.3 miles)
  • Shoreline Aquatic Park (4.4 miles)
  • Bluff Park (4.8 miles)
  • Rossmoor Park (6.5 miles)
  • Sur La Brea Park (7.4 miles)
  • Cerritos Regional County Park (7.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Paramount Physicians (4.4 miles)
  • Harbor Ucla Medical Center - David Durkovich Do (6.3 miles)
  • Monica B Espiritu M.D. | Kaiser Permanente (6.7 miles)
  • Dostzada, Ghulam Dr - Los Alamitos Cardiovascular (8.5 miles)
  • Lighthouse Pediatrics (9.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • VA Long Beach Healthcare System (5.1 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Hospital (7.2 miles)
  • Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (7.3 miles)
  • Martin Luther King Jr / Drew Medical Center (7.5 miles)
  • PIH Health Hospital (8.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Harkins Theatres Cerritos 16 (5.9 miles)
  • AMC Rolling Hills 2 (8.5 miles)
  • AMC Norwalk 2 (9 miles)
  • AMC Del Amo 18 (9.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Saint Hedwig Catholic Church (6.9 miles)
  • Cottonwood Church (7.8 miles)
  • St Catherine Laboure Church (9.6 miles)

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