The Bristal Assisted Living at Garden City

Overview of The Bristal Assisted Living at Garden City

Centrally located in the heart of Nassau County, The Bristal at Garden City is nestled on Axinn Avenue, offering a haven for seniors in the Tri-State region. Recognized as a trusted provider of senior living services, The Bristal’s focus revolves around helping senior residents savor and share the wealth of life experiences they’ve gathered over the years. Seniors have the option to choose from various living arrangements, including luxury senior apartments for independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

Each of these thoughtfully designed communities aims to empower seniors to maintain their vitality and independence, supporting them in all aspects of daily life. At The Bristal, residents can find everything they need and more to enhance their senior living experience. They operate luxurious senior living communities across Long Island, Manhattan, NY, Westchester County, NY, and New Jersey, known for their exceptional management and top-quality care teams.

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Types of Care at The Bristal Assisted Living at Garden City

Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care

170-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

Walk Score: 65 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program

CountyNassau

The Bristal Assisted Living at Garden City is legally operated by EB Care at Garden City, LLC.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 0 enforcement actions 7 violations 7 inspections

Inspection Score

Above the New York average for assisted living residences.

New York assisted living residences benchmark: C+ 77/100

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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

Latest Inspection December 13, 2024 Complaint Investigation

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	7	9	This facility has 22% fewer total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (7 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 22% better
Inspections with violations Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.	2	5	This facility has 60% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 5).↓ 60% better
Inspection violation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.	29%	51%	This facility has 22 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (29% vs. NY avg 51%).↓ 22% better
Violations per inspection Average violations recorded per inspection.	1	1.9	This facility has 47% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 1.9).↓ 47% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	5	6	This facility has 17% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (5 vs. NY avg 6).↓ 17% better

Violations Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total violations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	7	13	This facility has 46% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (7 vs. NY avg 13).↓ 46% better
Violations per year Average violations per year since 2022.	1.8	3.3	This facility has 45% fewer violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.8 vs. NY avg 3.3).↓ 45% better
Violations per inspection Average violations per inspection.	1	1.4	This facility has 29% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 1.4).↓ 29% better

Violation breakdown

2 Food and Service NY avg: 1.1

3 Resident Services NY avg: 2.9

2 Retention and Standards NY avg: 0.8

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on December 13, 2024, found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed some issues, with the June 12, 2024 renewal citing three deficiencies related to food service and admission/retention standards, and the May 25, 2022 renewal noting four deficiencies involving resident services and admission/retention standards. Complaint investigations conducted between these dates found no violations and no substantiated complaints. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The pattern suggests some recurring issues with admission and retention standards, but recent inspections indicate improvement.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Room Sizes: 353 /391 / 658 / 1,119 sq. ft

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: High-rise

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2.7 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Garden City's city center to The Bristal Assisted Living at Garden City's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.28 miles to nearest hospital (Long Island Jewish Medical Center)

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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

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

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)

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

Age 62+

General 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.

Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits

Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

Age 65+

General 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.

Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

Benefits

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

NYFSC Home Sharing

Age One participant must be 60+ (host or guest)

General 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.

Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

Benefits

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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What neighborhood is The Bristal Assisted Living at Garden City in?

The Bristal Assisted Living at Garden City is in the Village of Garden City neighborhood of Garden City.

Who is the owner of The Bristal Assisted Living at Garden City?

The legal owner and operator of The Bristal Assisted Living at Garden City is EB Care at Garden City, LLC.

Is The Bristal Assisted Living at Garden City in a walkable area?

The Bristal Assisted Living at Garden City has a walk score of 65. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

How many beds does The Bristal Assisted Living at Garden City have?

The Bristal Assisted Living at Garden City has 170 beds.

What is the phone number of The Bristal Assisted Living at Garden City?

(516) 833-5515 will put you in contact with the team at The Bristal Assisted Living at Garden City.

What county is The Bristal Assisted Living at Garden City located in?

The Bristal Assisted Living at Garden City is in Nassau County.

Is The Bristal Assisted Living at Garden City Medicare or Medicaid certified?

The Bristal Assisted Living at Garden City is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.