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

The Bristal at Holtsville

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Holtsville, NY

Overview of The Bristal at Holtsville

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

Bed community size
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
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

License Details

Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
CountySuffolk

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Bristal at Holtsville is legally operated by EB Care at Farmingville 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 2021 · 5 years of data 0 enforcement actions 2 violations 9 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.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 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 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)

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 inspections conducted at this facility. 99 This facility has total inspections in line with the New York average (9 vs. NY avg 9).— At avg
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 24 This facility has 50% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 50% better
Inspection violation rate Info 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.
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 66 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 Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total violations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 214.5 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.
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 0.21.6 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.

Inspection Reports Summary Info 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 Info Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure. 5
Active Cases Info Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture. 2
Closed Info Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes. 3
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. 2021
Most Recent Info Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility. 2025
Next Court Date Info Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases. May 07, 2026

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 293 / 363 / 619 / 947 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Holtsville's city center to The Bristal at Holtsville's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
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The Bristal at Holtsville is located in Holtsville, 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
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)

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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