The Bristal at Sayville
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Sayville, NY
The Bristal at Sayville
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Sayville, NY
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.
155-bed community Rank #334 / 736Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 334th out of 736 homes we track 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.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.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 67 / 100 Rank #636 / 1150Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 636th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeAdult Home
CountySuffolk
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.
Overall vs. NY average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
6 Better
Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (83% below)
• Violations per inspection (64% below)
• Inspections with violations (50% below)
• Inspection violation rate (12% below)
• Total complaints (97% below)
• Complaints per year (97% below)
• Total violations (83% below)
• Violations per inspection (64% below)
• Inspections with violations (50% below)
• Inspection violation rate (12% below)
• Total complaints (97% below)
• Complaints per year (97% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 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
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.
| 50% | 57% | This facility has 7 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (50% vs. NY avg 57%).↓ 7% better Rank #164 / 323 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 164th out of 323 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 323 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
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 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 #145 / 323 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 145th out of 323 homes we track in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 323 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
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 18 | This facility has 83% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 18).↓ 83% better Rank #86 / 323 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 86th out of 323 homes we track in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 323 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
Average violations per inspection.
| 0.8 | 2.23 | This facility has 64% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.8 vs. NY avg 2.23).↓ 64% better Rank #113 / 323 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 113th out of 323 homes we track in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 323 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. |
Violation breakdown
Per-category split of the 3 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 3 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.
3
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 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
Average complaints per year since 2026.
| 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
Total Cases
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
1
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
1
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.
1
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
1
Since
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2025
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2025
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.
2025What 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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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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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Long Beach Assisted Living | AL | Long Beach (City Of Long Beach) | 200
Facility
200
NY AVG
160
Rank
#164 / 736 | No |
70
Facility
70
NY AVG
64
Rank
#608 / 1,150 | Hempstead Alp, LLC | 31 | 13%
Facility
13%
NY AVG
56.5%
Rank
#43 / 323 | 30
Facility
30
NY AVG
6
Rank
#322 / 323 | 9
Facility
9
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#167 / 323 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NY AVG
2.2
Rank
#43 / 323 | Studio / Semi-Private Rooms | A+ |
| Island Assisted Living | AL | Hempstead | 200
Facility
200
NY AVG
160
Rank
#164 / 736 | No |
67
Facility
67
NY AVG
64
Rank
#636 / 1,150 | Newco Alp Inc | 16 | 25%
Facility
25%
NY AVG
56.5%
Rank
#58 / 323 | 17
Facility
17
NY AVG
6
Rank
#309 / 323 | 18
Facility
18
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#233 / 323 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
NY AVG
2.2
Rank
#152 / 323 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | A+ |
| 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 | 8 | 25%
Facility
25%
NY AVG
56.5%
Rank
#58 / 323 | 7
Facility
7
NY AVG
6
Rank
#259 / 323 | 4
Facility
4
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#101 / 323 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
NY AVG
2.2
Rank
#73 / 323 | Suite / Studio / 1 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 | 4 | 50%
Facility
50%
NY AVG
56.5%
Rank
#164 / 323 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
6
Rank
#145 / 323 | 3
Facility
3
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#86 / 323 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
NY AVG
2.2
Rank
#113 / 323 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Whisper Woods of Smithtown | AL MC | Smithtown (Town Of Smithtown) | 136
Facility
136
NY AVG
160
Rank
#370 / 736 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
NY AVG
64
Rank
#1,003 / 1,150 | Bsl Smithtown Operations, Inc | 1 | 0%
Facility
0%
NY AVG
56.5%
Rank
#1 / 323 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
6
Rank
#145 / 323 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#1 / 323 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NY AVG
2.2
Rank
#1 / 323 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | C- |
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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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