The Bristal at East Meadow
Assisted Living & Memory Care · East Meadow, NY
The Bristal at East Meadow
Assisted Living & Memory Care · East Meadow, NY
The Bristal at East Meadow is an extraordinary senior living community located at Merrick Avenue, East Meadow, NY, providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Featuring a wide range of floor plans including studio suites, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites, the community also offers a specialized Reflections Memory Care residence for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Moreover, the community ensures the comfort and safety of its residents with round-the-clock care and assistance from a highly skilled and dedicated team.
Fostering a warm and welcoming environment, the community conducts programs, parties, lectures, and outings that seniors may enjoy. Residents experience meaningful conversations over food in the country club dining room that serves three delicious and healthy meals daily. The Bristal at East Meadow enhances the quality of life of its residents and provides them with wonderful amenities such as a putting green, a creative arts studio, a programming center, a beauty salon, a cinema, a library, a fitness center, a card and game room, and a wonderful terrace.
151-bed community Rank #342 / 739Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 342nd 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 43 / 100 Rank #847 / 1169Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 847th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
CountyNassau
The Bristal at East Meadow is legally operated by Engel Burman Senior Housing at East Meadow, Inc.
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
1 violation
6 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.
13 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #43 / 608 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 43rd 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: 96 out of 100. Letter grade A. 13 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 2022 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
5 Better
Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (93% below)
• Violations per inspection (88% below)
• Inspections with violations (75% below)
• Inspection violation rate (61% below)
• Complaint visits (17% below)
• Total violations (93% below)
• Violations per inspection (88% below)
• Inspections with violations (75% below)
• Inspection violation rate (61% below)
• Complaint visits (17% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 6 | 9 | This facility has had 33% fewer total inspections than the New York average (6 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% 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.
| 17% | 44% | This facility has 27 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (17% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 27% better Rank #103 / 319 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 103rd 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.
| 5 | 6 | This facility has 17% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (5 vs. NY avg 6).↓ 17% better Rank #182 / 319 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 182nd 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.
| 1 | 14.5 | This facility has 93% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 93% better Rank #104 / 319 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 104th 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.
| 0.2 | 1.6 | This facility has 88% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.2 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 88% better Rank #107 / 319 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 107th 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 1 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 1 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
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- Most recent inspection on May 21, 2024 found no violations or deficiencies.
- October 4, 2023 complaint investigation identified one deficiency in resident services related to incident reporting.
- All other inspections since March 2022 showed no violations or deficiencies.
Lawsuit overview for The Bristal at East Meadow
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.
2021
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2021
Most Recent
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2023
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2023What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Suite / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Bristal at East Meadow
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1.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from East Meadow's city center to The Bristal at East Meadow's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 6.4 miles to nearest hospital (Plainview Hospital)
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Info below is compiled from the NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| The Bristal at East Meadow | AL MC | East Meadow (40) | 151
Facility
151
NY AVG
160
Rank
#342 / 739 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
NY AVG
63
Rank
#847 / 1169 | Engel Burman Senior Housing At East Meadow, Inc | 96
Facility
96
NY AVG
83
Rank
#43 / 608 | 6 | 16.7%
Facility
16.7%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#103 / 319 | 5
Facility
5
NY AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 319 | 1
Facility
1
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#104 / 319 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#107 / 319 | Suite / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of East Meadow | AL MC | East Meadow (Mitchel Houses) | 107
Facility
107
NY AVG
160
Rank
#481 / 739 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
NY AVG
63
Rank
#693 / 1169 | Gwc - East Meadow, Inc | 76
Facility
76
NY AVG
83
Rank
#434 / 608 | 7 | 57.1%
Facility
57.1%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#218 / 319 | 5
Facility
5
NY AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 319 | 7
Facility
7
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#209 / 319 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#200 / 319 | Studio / 1 Bed |
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The Bristal at East Meadow is located in East Meadow, New York State.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Bristal at East Meadow
What neighborhood is The Bristal at East Meadow in?
The Bristal at East Meadow is in the 40 neighborhood of East Meadow.
Who is the owner of The Bristal at East Meadow?
The Bristal at East Meadow is legally operated by Engel Burman Senior Housing at East Meadow, Inc.
Is The Bristal at East Meadow in a walkable area?
The Bristal at East Meadow has a walk score of 43. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at The Bristal at East Meadow?
Yes, The Bristal at East Meadow allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does The Bristal at East Meadow have?
The Bristal at East Meadow has 151 beds.
Are there photos of The Bristal at East Meadow?
Yes — there are 4 photos of The Bristal at East Meadow in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Bristal at East Meadow?
The Bristal at East Meadow is located at 40 Merrick Ave, East Meadow, NY 11554.
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