The Bristal at Holtsville
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Holtsville, NY
The Bristal at Holtsville
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Holtsville, NY
Located within the neighborhood of Holtsville, NY, The Bristal at Holtsville provides families in Suffolk County with an assisted living experience like no other – in services, amenities, and care. The Bristal at Holtsville offers various living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, where their professional and courteous team leads in providing top-of-the-line assistance and care fit to the varying needs of their residents.
Conveniently located near The Brookhaven Wildlife and Ecology Center, the amphitheater at Bald Hill, and the downtown area of Patchogue, residents at The Bristal can visit and enjoy fine restaurants, theaters, and cultural attractions. Dedicated to creating a dynamic and active atmosphere for its residents, the community offers amenities, including a heated outdoor pool, a putting green, a cinema, a fitness center, a full programming calendar, and a pet-friendly community
166-bed community Rank #284 / 739Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 284th 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: 36 / 100 Rank #902 / 1169Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 902nd 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
CountySuffolk
The Bristal at Holtsville is legally operated by EB Care at Farmingville LLC.
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
9 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.
11 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #81 / 608 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 81st 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: 94 out of 100. Letter grade A. 11 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 (88% below)
• Inspections with violations (50% below)
• Inspection violation rate (50% below)
• Complaint visits (at NY avg) 4 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (86% below)
• Violations per inspection (88% below)
• Inspections with violations (50% below)
• Inspection violation rate (50% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 9 | 9 | This facility has total inspections in line with the New York average (9 vs. NY avg 9).— At avg |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 22% | 44% | This facility has 22 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (22% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 22% better Rank #111 / 319 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 111th 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.
| 0.2 | 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 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
Disaster and Emergency
NY avg: 0.5
1
Resident Protections
NY avg: 0.4
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- May 7, 2025 inspection cited one deficiency for disaster and emergency procedures with an approved plan of correction.
- November 7, 2023 inspection cited one deficiency related to resident protections with an approved plan of correction.
- All other inspections from September 2021 through April 2025 found no violations and required no plans of correction.
Lawsuit overview for The Bristal at Holtsville
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.
5
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
5
Active Cases
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
2
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
2
Closed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
3
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
3
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.
2025
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2025
Next Court Date
Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases.
May 07, 2026
Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases.
May 07, 2026What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 293 / 363 / 619 / 947 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
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1.3 miles from city center
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Bristal at Holtsville
What neighborhood is The Bristal at Holtsville in?
The Bristal at Holtsville is in the Express Drive North neighborhood of Holtsville.
Who is the owner of The Bristal at Holtsville?
The Bristal at Holtsville is legally operated by EB Care at Farmingville LLC.
Is The Bristal at Holtsville in a walkable area?
The Bristal at Holtsville has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at The Bristal at Holtsville?
Yes, The Bristal at Holtsville allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does The Bristal at Holtsville have?
The Bristal at Holtsville has 166 beds.
Are there photos of The Bristal at Holtsville?
Yes — there are 4 photos of The Bristal at Holtsville in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Bristal at Holtsville?
The Bristal at Holtsville is located at 5535 Express Dr N, Holtsville, NY 11742.
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