On Oct. 29, 2025, the City of Long Beach hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of Homekey at 5950, the City’s newest interim housing facility for people experiencing homelessness. Part of the State’s Project Homekey initiative, the former Luxury Inn has been transformed into 78 upgraded units, including 12 that are fully Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-accessible, providing safe shelter and onsite supportive services to help residents transition into permanent housing.
“We’ve turned a once-nuisance motel into a welcoming, supportive space for people on the path from homelessness to stability,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “We are committed to expanding interim housing options in Long Beach, as well as addressing homelessness through compassion and dignity, because everyone deserves a safe place to sleep and a real chance to build a more stable future.”
The renovation at Homekey at 5950 includes new bathrooms, modern lighting, upgraded fixtures, microwaves, refrigerators and on-site laundry in every unit. The property also features improved common areas, a new fire sprinkler system, drought-tolerant landscaping and ADA-compliant access throughout.
Operated by First to Serve, the facility will also offer residents onsite comprehensive supportive resources and services, including immediate, person-centered assistance through entry-point problem-solving conversations designed to address housing crises efficiently. Residents will receive:
- Case management to become document-ready, access benefits and employment opportunities and secure permanent housing.
- Three meals a day.
- Health and safety support, including Narcan-trained staff and trauma-informed security.
- Coordinated housing referrals for smooth transitions to permanent homes.
Access to supportive services and programs is by referral from the Multi-Service Center (MSC) or Mobile Access Center (MAC). The site, which began renovations in February 2024, will be fully operational by early November 2025, after which referrals can be made.
“This transformation of the former Luxury Inn proves that we can take a community nuisance and turn it into a place of profound hope,” said Eighth District Councilwoman Tunua Thrash-Ntuk. “At the new Homekey at 5950, residents will find more than safe shelter; they will find the stability and support to begin their journey to permanent housing.”
Homekey at 5950 was funded through a combination of State Project Homekey grants, the City’s General Fund, City of Long Beach Measure A, and AB32 funds. Project Homekey is a State initiative to rapidly expand temporary housing by converting hotels, motels and other vacant buildings into supportive housing for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
This renovation joins other major homelessness services projects completed this year, including the Youth Shelter and Navigation Center, the City’s first permanent shelter facility for youth experiencing homelessness, and Homekey at 1725, a Project Homekey effort that transformed a former Best Western motel into 99 interim housing units. For details on these projects, visit the project webpages for the Youth Shelter and Navigation Center and Homekey at 1725 Long Beach Blvd.
At the start of 2020, there were 562 year-round interim housing beds and 125 temporary or seasonal beds in Long Beach. Since then and through the combined efforts of the City and Los Angeles County and nonprofit partners, bed capacity in Long Beach has grown to 1,455 year-round beds and 144 temporary or seasonal beds. This marks a 159% increase in available year-round beds between 2020 and 2025, with additional year-round projects such as the Encampment Resolution Fund and Los Angeles County-funded Roots through Recovery also expected to open by the end of the year and early 2026.
Long Beach residents can support people in need by donating essential items that can make a meaningful impact. Donation bins are available at all open Long Beach Public Library locations during regular business hours, as well as at the locations below:
- Boys and Girls Club of Long Beach (3635 Long Beach Blvd.), Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Scherer Park Community Center (4654 Pasadena Ave.), Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m.
For more information about Homekey at 5950, visit the project webpage.
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