The Bristal at Sayville
The Bristal at Sayville offers a picturesque senior living community on the South Shore of Sayville, NY, just moments away from the charming Main Street. The Bristal guarantees individualized care with a compassionate touch by offering various living options, such as independent living, assisted living, and specialist memory care in Reflections for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s. A committed staff that looks after residents like family and provides compassionate assistance, assuring their comfort and wellbeing.
Offering abundant facilities and activities, The Bristal at Sayville strives to create a lively and engaging environment. Residents enjoy spacious apartments with kitchenettes and private toilets, nutritious meals, and housekeeping every day. There’s always something going on, from trips to planned social activities and live entertainment. Every day at The Bristal is exciting and rewarding.
About this community
The Bristal at Sayville is legally operated by Sayville Senior Care 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.
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 2026 vs. New York state average• Inspection violation rate (14% above) 5 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (79% below)
• Violations per inspection (50% below)
• Inspections with violations (50% below)
• Total complaints (97% below)
• Complaints per year (97% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
| 4 | 9 | This facility has had 56% fewer total inspections than the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 56% fewer |
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Inspections with violations
| 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
| 50% | 44% | This facility has 6 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (50% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 6% worse Rank #158 / 316 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 158th out of 316 homes we track in New York for % of inspections with violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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. |
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Complaint visits
| 2 | 6 | This facility has had 67% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (2 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer Rank #138 / 316 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 138th out of 316 homes we track in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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. |
Violations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total violations
| 3 | 14.5 | This facility has 79% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 79% better Rank #89 / 316 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 89th out of 316 homes we track in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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. |
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Violations per inspection
| 0.8 | 1.6 | This facility has 50% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.8 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 50% better Rank #119 / 316 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 119th out of 316 homes we track in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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. |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total complaints
| 2 | 79 | This facility has 97% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 97% better |
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Complaints per year
| 2 | 79 | This facility has 97% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 97% better |
Lawsuit overview for The Bristal at Sayville
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 288 / 293 / 375 / 590 / 874 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Bristal at Sayville
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0.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sayville's city center to The Bristal at Sayville's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 8.14 miles to nearest hospital (South Shore University 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.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. See the benchmark below for the typical New York score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of violations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total violations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| The Bristal at Jericho | AL | Jericho (The Hamlet Estates) | 200
Facility
200
NY AVG
160
Rank
#164 / 736 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
NY AVG
64
Rank
#813 / 1,150 | Engel Burman Senior Care At Jericho, LLC | 96
Facility
96
NY AVG
83
Rank
#73 / 616 | 4 | 75%
Facility
75%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#249 / 316 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
6
Rank
#138 / 316 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#62 / 316 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#77 / 316 | Suite / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Bristal at Westbury | AL IL MC | Westbury (Village Of Westbury) | 180
Facility
180
NY AVG
160
Rank
#263 / 736 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
NY AVG
64
Rank
#399 / 1,150 | Westbury Senior Living Inc | 96
Facility
96
NY AVG
83
Rank
#73 / 616 | 8 | 25%
Facility
25%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#56 / 316 | 7
Facility
7
NY AVG
6
Rank
#252 / 316 | 4
Facility
4
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#104 / 316 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#77 / 316 | Suite / Studio / 1 Bed |
| The Bristal at Holtsville | AL IL MC | Holtsville (Express Drive North) | 166
Facility
166
NY AVG
160
Rank
#282 / 736 | Yes |
36
Facility
36
NY AVG
64
Rank
#904 / 1,150 | Eb Care At Farmingville LLC | 98
Facility
98
NY AVG
83
Rank
#32 / 616 | 8 | 25%
Facility
25%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#56 / 316 | 6
Facility
6
NY AVG
6
Rank
#232 / 316 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#62 / 316 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#44 / 316 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Bristal at Sayville | AL MC | Sayville | 155
Facility
155
NY AVG
160
Rank
#334 / 736 | Yes |
67
Facility
67
NY AVG
64
Rank
#636 / 1,150 | Sayville Senior Care LLC | 97
Facility
97
NY AVG
83
Rank
#50 / 616 | 4 | 50%
Facility
50%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#158 / 316 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
6
Rank
#138 / 316 | 3
Facility
3
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#89 / 316 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#119 / 316 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Bristal Assisted Living at Lake Grove | AL IL MC | Lake Grove | 155
Facility
155
NY AVG
160
Rank
#334 / 736 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
NY AVG
64
Rank
#724 / 1,150 | Lake Grove Senior Care LLC | 96
Facility
96
NY AVG
83
Rank
#73 / 616 | 7 | 43%
Facility
43%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#140 / 316 | 5
Facility
5
NY AVG
6
Rank
#209 / 316 | 3
Facility
3
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#89 / 316 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#69 / 316 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York
The Bristal at Sayville is located in Sayville, New York State.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Bristal at Sayville
Who is the owner of The Bristal at Sayville?
The Bristal at Sayville is legally operated by Sayville Senior Care LLC.
Is The Bristal at Sayville in a walkable area?
The Bristal at Sayville has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Are pets allowed at The Bristal at Sayville?
Yes, The Bristal at Sayville allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does The Bristal at Sayville have?
The Bristal at Sayville has 155 beds.
Has The Bristal at Sayville had any violations?
The Bristal at Sayville has had 3 reported violations since 2026 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
Are there photos of The Bristal at Sayville?
Yes — there are 4 photos of The Bristal at Sayville in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Bristal at Sayville?
The Bristal at Sayville is located at 129 Lakeland Ave, Sayville, NY 11782.
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