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Bixby Towers Post-Acute Rehab
3747 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807
Special Focus Facility candidate
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Bixby Towers Post-Acute Rehab, in Long Beach, California, is certified for 99 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Aspen Skilled Healthcare chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 84 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (24, 36, 24 by cycle, most recent first), 7 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 84.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 6 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $133K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 53.8%.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
84health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles7 at actual harm or worse
$133Kfines listed by CMS6 penalties in period
4.3nurse hours per resident per daystate median 4.2
89%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)89 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Los Angeles Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 84 | 61 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 84.8 | 69.1 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 53.8% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $132,727 | $12,831 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (369 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 1 Aug 2025, 12 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: J ×4 G ×3 D ×50 E ×27
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2026 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 27 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 May 2026 |
| 27 May 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 May 2026 |
| 22 May 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 3 Apr 2026 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 3 Apr 2026 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 24 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2025 |
| 10 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 21 Oct 2024 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 13 Oct 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 13 Oct 2024 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | J | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 13 Oct 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 13 Oct 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 13 Oct 2024 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 13 Oct 2024 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 13 Oct 2024 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Apr 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2024 |
| 8 Apr 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2024 |
| 8 Apr 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2024 |
| 8 Apr 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2024 |
| 8 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2024 |
| 5 Mar 2024 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2024 |
| 26 Dec 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jan 2024 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Oct 2021 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2021 |
| 20 Oct 2021 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2021 |
| 20 Oct 2021 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2021 |
| 20 Oct 2021 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2021 |
| 20 Oct 2021 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2021 |
| 20 Oct 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2021 |
| 20 Oct 2021 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2021 |
| 20 Oct 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2021 |
| 20 Oct 2021 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2021 |
| 20 Oct 2021 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2021 |
| 20 Oct 2021 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2021 |
| 20 Oct 2021 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2021 |
| 20 Oct 2021 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2026 | Fine | $27,378 | |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Fine | $16,569 | |
| 1 Aug 2025 | Fine | $36,767 | |
| 3 Oct 2024 | Fine | $33,501 | |
| 12 Jul 2024 | Payment denial | — | 3 days |
| 12 Jul 2024 | Fine | $18,512 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 53.8%, RNs 53.8%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 7.4% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 2.0% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.3% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.5% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Aslb Llc. Chain: Aspen Skilled Healthcare (35 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Healthcare Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/16/2023 |
| Aspen Skilled Healthcare Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2022 |
| Jacaranda Healthcare Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/16/2023 |
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Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Bixby Towers Post-Acute Rehab been cited for?
84 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 7 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Bixby Towers Post-Acute Rehab been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $133K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Bixby Towers Post-Acute Rehab compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bixby Towers Post-Acute Rehab?
It is part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bixby Towers Post-Acute Rehab last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 1 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.