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 #340 / 748Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 340th out of 748 homes in New York. 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.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: 67 / 100 Rank #638 / 1173Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 638th out of 1173 homes in New York. 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.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.
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.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
0 enforcement actions
3 violations
4 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.
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.
13 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #42 / 593 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 42nd out of 593 homes in New York. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 593 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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 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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Inspection violation rate (14% above) 6 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (79% below)
• Violations per year (78% below)
• Violations per inspection (50% below)
• Total inspections (56% below)
• Inspections with violations (50% below)
• Complaint visits (67% below)
• Inspection violation rate (14% above) 6 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (79% below)
• Violations per year (78% below)
• Violations per inspection (50% below)
• Total inspections (56% below)
• Inspections with violations (50% below)
• Complaint visits (67% below)
Latest Inspection
December 4, 2024
Relicensure Survey
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 4 | 9 | This facility has 56% fewer total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (4 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 56% better |
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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% | 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 #188 / 318 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 188th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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.
| 2 | 6 | This facility has 67% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 6).↓ 67% better Rank #97 / 318 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 97th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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.
| 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 #155 / 318 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 155th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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 year
Average violations per year since 2022.
| 0.8 | 3.6 | This facility has 78% fewer violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.8 vs. NY avg 3.6).↓ 78% better |
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Violations per inspection
Average 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 #179 / 318 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 179th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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 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
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- December 4, 2024 relicensure survey cited two resident services violations with an approved plan of correction and no complaints.
- January 20, 2022 relicensure survey found one resident services violation, also corrected with an approved plan of correction.
- Complaint surveys in April and May 2022 found no violations or substantiated complaints.
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.
2025
Next Court Date
Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases.
May 26, 2026
Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases.
May 26, 2026What 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
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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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| The Bristal at Sayville | AL MC | Sayville | 155
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155
NY AVG
160
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NY AVG
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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.
How many beds does The Bristal at Sayville have?
The Bristal at Sayville has 155 beds.
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.
What is the phone number of The Bristal at Sayville?
(631) 563-1160 will put you in contact with the team at The Bristal at Sayville.
What county is The Bristal at Sayville located in?
The Bristal at Sayville is in Suffolk County.
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