Bristol Village

Overview of Bristol Village

Bristol Village is an assisted living community in Buffalo, New York. They offer a range of services, including Assisted Living and Memory Care, tailored to the preferences of residents seeking a suburban setting. Nestled on 20 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, the community’s serene surroundings provide a warm and inviting ambiance.
With a commitment to providing a sense of home, Bristol Village residents can personalize their living spaces, fostering a comfortable and familiar environment. The community ensures connectivity by offering phone, cable, and wireless internet services, enabling residents to remain independent within an affordable and supportive living environment. Whether residents opt for a spacious one-bedroom apartment or a cozy studio-style layout, each living space has a kitchenette and full bath.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 19 / 100 Rank #1031 / 1150Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1031st out of 1,150 homes 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 cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Additional Services

2 services
Rehabilitation
Home Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Activities
Wellness Program

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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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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
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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
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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.

Are there photos of Bristol Village?

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

What is the address of Bristol Village?

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

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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