Bristol Village
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Clarence Center, NY
Bristol Village
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Clarence Center, NY
Operating continuously since 1987, Bristol Village is a retirement community in Clarence Center, New York, that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite care. Led by President and CEO Mike Helbringer, a licensed Nursing Home Administrator, the community focuses on stability and resident-centered services. Studio and one-bedroom apartments are equipped with kitchenettes, full bathrooms, and phone, cable, and high-speed internet connections.
Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants provide 24-hour support to meet residents’ daily needs. On-site amenities include a spa, wellness programs, restaurant-style dining, and organized activities. Its surrounding area is also very car-dependent, which makes the community’s transportation services beneficial.
Over the past five years, state inspections identified areas for improvement related to medication management and operational procedures, and corrective actions were implemented accordingly. More recent complaint investigations found no substantiated violations, demonstrating continued responsiveness to resident concerns.
142-bed community Rank #357 / 739Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 357th out of 739 homes in New York for bed count. 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 4 / 100 Rank #1125 / 1169Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1125th out of 1169 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
CountyErie
Bristol Village is legally operated by Bristol Village, Inc.
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Spa
Wellness Program
Specific ProgramsDining Services
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 2021 · 5 years of data
0 enforcement actions
2 violations
7 inspections
Inspection Score
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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
12 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #62 / 608 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 62nd out of 608 homes in New York for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 608 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 95 out of 100. Letter grade A. 12 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Inspection Scorecard
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 2021 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at New York average:
• Complaint visits (at NY avg) 4 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (86% below)
• Violations per inspection (81% below)
• Inspections with violations (75% below)
• Inspection violation rate (68% below)
• Complaint visits (at NY avg) 4 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (86% below)
• Violations per inspection (81% below)
• Inspections with violations (75% below)
• Inspection violation rate (68% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 7 | 9 | This facility has had 22% fewer total inspections than the New York average (7 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 22% fewer |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 14% | 44% | This facility has 30 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (14% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 30% better Rank #100 / 319 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 100th out of 319 homes in New York for % of inspections with violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 319 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 6 | 6 | This facility has complaint visits in line with the New York average (6 vs. NY avg 6).— At avg Rank #212 / 319 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 212th out of 319 homes in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 319 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Violations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total violations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 14.5 | This facility has 86% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 86% better Rank #135 / 319 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 135th out of 319 homes in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 319 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 0.3 | 1.6 | This facility has 81% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.3 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 81% better Rank #116 / 319 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 116th out of 319 homes in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 319 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Violation breakdown
Per-category split of the 2 violations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New York state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
Per-category split of the 2 violations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New York state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
1
Medication Management
NY avg: 0.4
1
Operating Certificate
NY avg: 0.2
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- June 6, 2025 complaint investigation found no violations or deficiencies.
- September 5, 2024 renewal inspection cited two deficiencies for operating certificates and medication management.
- All complaint investigations since January 2024 found no violations or substantiated complaints.
Lawsuit overview for Bristol Village
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Total Cases
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
2
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
2
Active Cases
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Closed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
2
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
2
Since
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2018
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
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2021
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2021
Next Court Date
Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases.
May 11, 2026
Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases.
May 11, 2026What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Mike Helbringer serves as President/CEO of Bristol Village, a position he has held since 1997. He is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator and led the development of the Bristol Village Assisted Living Community. 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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2.4 miles from city center
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York
Bristol Village is located in Clarence Center, New York State.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bristol Village
What neighborhood is Bristol Village in?
Bristol Village is in the Town of Clarence neighborhood of Clarence Center.
Is Bristol Village in a walkable area?
Bristol Village has a walk score of 4. 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.
How many beds does Bristol Village have?
Bristol Village has 142 beds.
Are there photos of Bristol Village?
Yes — there are 35 photos of Bristol Village in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Bristol Village?
Bristol Village is located at 8455 Clarence Center Rd, Clarence Center, NY 14032.
What is the phone number of Bristol Village?
(716) 406-9500 will put you in contact with the team at Bristol Village.
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