Bristol Village
Bristol Village is an Assisted Living Home in New York State
Bristol Village is an Assisted Living Home in New York State
Bristol Village
Bristol Village is an Assisted Living Home in New York State
Bristol Village is an Assisted Living Home in New York State
Abbeyfield Bristol offers retirement living services that provide a wonderful alternative for older people wishing to remain independent with the reassurance of some support. The organization’s all-inclusive fees help residents avoid the increasing costs of living, with one monthly rental fee covering private flats, delicious meals, all utility bills, a 24-hour team member, and social events. Abbeyfield Bristol has four independent living homes in the Bristol area: Henleaze, Hanham, Redland, and Keynsham.
Quality accommodation and the well-being of elderly people lie at the very heart of everything Abbeyfield Bristol does. Residents have their own self-contained flats with en-suite bathrooms, which have been adapted to help with considerations such as failing sight, hearing, or mobility. The on-site handyman fixes grab-rails, checks appliances, and carries out other jobs like hanging curtain rails or putting up shelves, all as part of the all-inclusive service. Abbeyfield Bristol’s friendly, caring retirement living services offer a stress-free retirement with all-inclusive fees, providing residents with a high quality of life and well-being.
Mike Helbringer serves as President/CEO of Bristol Village, a position he has held since 1997. He is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator and led the development of the Bristol Village Assisted Living Community. Mike holds a BS and MBA from the University at Buffalo and has military service experience in the US Army Reserve.
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Ownership & operating entity
Bristol Village is legally operated by Bristol Village, Inc..
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Types of Care at Bristol Village
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.
7 visits/inspections
6 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
1 other visits
Results
1 resulted in violations
6 found no issues
2 violations
Violations indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
New York average: 12 violations
0 enforcement actions
Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.
Inspection Report Summary for Bristol Village
The facility underwent seven inspections from August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2025, resulting in a total of two violations and six inspections with no violations. The inspections were conducted under the standard complaint survey and relicensure procedures, with all violations recorded in the official inspection reports.
The most significant inspection was the Relicensure, Complaint Survey issued on September 5, 2024, which documented two violations. The cited deficiencies fell under Regulation 485.5 (f) concerning operating certificates and Regulation 1001.10 (l)(1) related to medication management. These categories represent the primary areas of non‑compliance identified during that survey, and the status of the violations was “Plan/Notice of Correction Approved.”
Zero‑violation surveys were issued on June 6, 2025; March 19, 2025; January 9, 2025; March 13, 2024; January 5, 2022; and December 8, 2021, indicating a consistent pattern of compliance across most inspections. No enforcement actions were recorded against the operator during the reporting period, and therefore no stipulation or order numbers are available.
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8455 Clarence Center Rd, Clarence Center, NY 14032
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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Respite Care
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
24/7 care needed
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for New York Seniors
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
- NY Specifics: Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), assistive technology ($500 avg.).
- General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), case management, transportation (~5 trips/month).
- General: Age 62+, NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
- Income Limits (2025): $50,000/year (household).
- Asset Limits: No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
- NY Specifics: Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.
- Services: Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord.
- General: Age 65+, NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
- Income Limits (2025): $58,399/year (household).
- Asset Limits: No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
- NY Specifics: Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.
- Services: Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value).
- General: One participant must be 60+ (host or guest), NYC resident, able to share living space.
- Income Limits: No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; focus on housing need.
- NY Specifics: Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.
- Services: Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates.
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for New York Seniors
Community First Choice Option
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
NY Specifics:Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, 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 Specifics:Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), case management, transportation (~5 trips/month).
Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
- Income Limits (2025):$50,000/year (household).
- Asset Limits:No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
- NY Specifics:Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord.
Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
- Income Limits (2025):$58,399/year (household).
- Asset Limits:No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
- NY Specifics:Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value).
New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program
Requirements:
- General:One participant must be 60+ (host or guest), NYC resident, able to share living space.
- Income Limits:No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; focus on housing need.
- NY Specifics:Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates.
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