Bristol Village

Bristol Village

Overview of Bristol Village

There are two care types at Bristol Village in Buffalo, NY, assisted living and respite care.

The daily help is what assisted living provides; a resident continues living in the community. Somebody needing that daily support, or a household arranging cover through a carer’s unavailability, is the fit.

The short-term version is respite, booked when a usual carer needs time for themselves.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #281 / 330Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 281st out of 330 assisted living communities we track in New York for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New York facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
19 / 100

About This Community

Ownership & Operating Entity

Profit StatusNonprofit

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Nursing

Additional Services

2 services
Respite Care
TransportationListed as: Transportation to doctor appointments

Amenities & Lifestyle

Courtyard
Private Dining Room
Activities
Local Outings and Day Trips
Shopping Trips
Restaurant Outings
Seasonal Activities
Balloon Volleyball
Art Expressions
Casino Trips
Train Rides
Family Picnic
Buffalo Bisons Baseball Game Outings
Hawaiian Luau
Bus Tours
History Boat Tours
Prom Night
Golf
Happy Hour

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Bristol Village.
  • Private dining room for family events.
  • Outdoor dining option.

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Private Room

Contact Bristol Village

Managed by Mike Helbringer

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, President/CEO

Mike Helbringer serves as the President/CEO of Bristol Village and is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator. He played a key role in developing the Assisted Living Community in Clarence Center, NY, which opened in 2003. Mike holds a BS and MBA from the University at Buffalo and has military service experience in the US Army Reserve.

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Address 2.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Buffalo's city center to Bristol Village's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York

Bristol Village is located in Buffalo, New York State.
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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled
General New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $30,182 individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion
NY

Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

Age 60+
General New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $15,000 individual
NY

Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Frequently Asked Questions about Bristol Village

Is Bristol Village in a walkable area?

Bristol Village has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Bristol Village?

No, Bristol Village has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Bristol Village?

The team at Bristol Village can be reached at info@bristolhome.org.

Does Bristol Village operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Bristol Village is registered as a non-profit.

Are there photos of Bristol Village?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Bristol Village in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Bristol Village provide?

Bristol Village offers Assisted Living.

What is the address of Bristol Village?

Bristol Village is located at 1500 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14209.

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