The Bristal at North Woodmere
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · North Woodmere, NY

The Bristal at North Woodmere

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · North Woodmere, NY

Overview of The Bristal at North Woodmere

Overlooking the tranquil shores of a picturesque lake, The Bristal at North Woodmere offers a serene retreat within the charming North Woodmere, NY. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care, among other senior living alternatives, residents lead relaxed yet active lives within the community. You can find a living space that fits your preferences, from comfortable studios to roomy two-bedroom apartments.

The Bristal at North Woodmere is a dynamic community focused on holistic care and active living, committed to promoting personal growth and improving quality of life. The community provides residents with various amenities that allow them to participate in various planned social activities, pursue their interests in the fitness facility or creative arts studio, and 24-hour security surveillance that keeps them safe. Other amenities include a beauty salon, cinema, library, outdoor courtyard, and country club-style dining.

Bed community size
155-bed community Rank #340 / 748Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 340th out of 748 homes in New York. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 30 / 100 Rank #966 / 1173Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 966th out of 1173 homes in New York. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
CountyNassau

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Bristal at North Woodmere is legally operated by Hungry Harbor Care LLC.

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Inspection History

In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 0 enforcement actions 3 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, violations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

7 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #166 / 593 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 166th out of 593 homes in New York. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 593 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 90 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 7 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average 1 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Inspection violation rate (127% above)
3 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total inspections (67% below)
• Inspections with violations (25% below)
• Complaint visits (67% below)
Latest Inspection September 19, 2024 Renewal

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 39 This facility has 67% fewer total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 67% better
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 34 This facility has 25% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 25% better
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 100%44% This facility has 56 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (100% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 56% worse Rank #286 / 318 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 286th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 26 This facility has 67% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 6).↓ 67% better Rank #97 / 318 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 97th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • September 19, 2024 renewal inspection found no violations or deficiencies and no complaints were filed.
  • January 13, 2022 renewal inspection also found no violations or deficiencies and no complaints were substantiated.
  • September 1, 2022 complaint investigation closed with no violations or deficiencies and no complaints substantiated.

Lawsuit overview for The Bristal at North Woodmere

Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.

Source: State court e-filing records

Total Cases Info Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure. 1
Active Cases Info Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture. 0
Closed Info Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes. 1
Since Info Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure. 2018
Most Recent Info Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility. 2018

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Suite / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Bristal at North Woodmere

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Address 0.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from North Woodmere's city center to The Bristal at North Woodmere's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 7.7 miles to nearest hospital (Long Island Jewish Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Long Island

The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.

Island Assisted Living
AL
Hempstead (Hempstead Town House Condominiums)
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 160
Rank #169 / 748
No
67
Facility 67
NY AVG 63
Rank #638 / 1173
Newco Alp Inc
77
Facility 77
NY AVG 83
Rank #396 / 593
18
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #131 / 318
22
Facility 22
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #276 / 318
1.2
Facility 1.2
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #220 / 318
Private / Semi-Private RoomsA+
Long Beach Assisted Living
AL
Long Beach (City Of Long Beach)
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 160
Rank #169 / 748
No
70
Facility 70
NY AVG 63
Rank #610 / 1173
Hempstead Alp, LLC
84
Facility 84
NY AVG 83
Rank #278 / 593
32
15.6%
Facility 15.6%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #101 / 318
10
Facility 10
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #226 / 318
0.3
Facility 0.3
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #115 / 318
Studio / Semi-Private RoomsA+
The Bristal at North Woodmere
AL
IL
MC
North Woodmere (Hungry Harbor Road)
155
Facility 155
NY AVG 160
Rank #340 / 748
Yes
30
Facility 30
NY AVG 63
Rank #966 / 1173
Hungry Harbor Care LLC
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 83
Rank #166 / 593
3
100%
Facility 100%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #286 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 318
Suite / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Bristal at North Hills
AL
North Hills (South Service Road)
140
Facility 140
NY AVG 160
Rank #365 / 748
Yes
19
Facility 19
NY AVG 63
Rank #1033 / 1173
Engel Burman Senior Housing At North Hills, Inc-2
100%
Facility 100%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #286 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 318
Suite / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Whisper Woods of Smithtown
AL
MC
Smithtown (Town Of Smithtown)
136
Facility 136
NY AVG 160
Rank #377 / 748
Yes
24
Facility 24
NY AVG 63
Rank #1005 / 1173
Bsl Smithtown Operations, Inc
89
Facility 89
NY AVG 83
Rank #191 / 593
4
100%
Facility 100%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #286 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 318
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 318
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedF

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York

The Bristal at North Woodmere is located in North Woodmere, New York.
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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
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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)

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

Age 62+
General NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
Income Limits (2025) $50,000/year household
Asset Limits No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
NY

Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

Age 65+
General NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
Income Limits (2025) $58,399/year household
Asset Limits No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
NY

Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

Benefits
Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value)

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

NYFSC Home Sharing

Age One participant must be 60+ (host or guest)
General NYC resident, able to share living space.
Income Limits No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on housing need.
NY

Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

Benefits
Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates

Frequently Asked Questions about The Bristal at North Woodmere

What neighborhood is The Bristal at North Woodmere in?

The Bristal at North Woodmere is in the Hungry Harbor Road neighborhood of North Woodmere.

Who is the owner of The Bristal at North Woodmere?

The Bristal at North Woodmere is legally operated by Hungry Harbor Care LLC.

Is The Bristal at North Woodmere in a walkable area?

The Bristal at North Woodmere has a walk score of 30. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How many beds does The Bristal at North Woodmere have?

The Bristal at North Woodmere has 155 beds.

Are there photos of The Bristal at North Woodmere?

Yes — there are 4 photos of The Bristal at North Woodmere in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of The Bristal at North Woodmere?

The Bristal at North Woodmere is located at 477 Hungry Harbor Rd, North Woodmere, NY 11581.

What is the phone number of The Bristal at North Woodmere?

(516) 336-2600 will put you in contact with the team at The Bristal at North Woodmere.

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