The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue

The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue

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The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue accepts Medicaid and Medicare.

Overview of The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue

The Bristal Assisted Living located in New York, NY, is a five-star rated senior living community offering a rich array of services ranging from  independent living, assisted living, and memory care. This senior living community’s memory care program boasts of their secure memory care community, specially designed for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Their Reflections program also reinforces the residents’ sense of place and purpose, providing support to the memory related challenges they face.

Other things included in their memory care program are round the clock staff availability for supervision and assistance, private living spaces, and specialized activity programs that promote cognitive stimulation.  Furthermore, chef prepared meals, housekeeping and regular entertainment are also provided, to ensure maximum comfort during the residents’ stay.

Bed community size
132-bed community Rank #379 / 736Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 379th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 97 / 100 Rank #80 / 1150Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th 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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyNew York
AccreditationsJoint Commission

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue is legally operated by York Avenue Senior Care LLC.

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Garden
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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 Info 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 (90% below)
• Violations per inspection (83% below)
• Inspections with violations (50% below)
• Inspection violation rate (9% below)
• Total complaints (96% below)
• Complaints per year (96% below)

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 59 This facility has had 44% fewer total inspections than the New York average (5 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 44% fewer
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 24 This facility has 50% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 50% better
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 40%44% This facility has 4 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (40% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 4% better Rank #129 / 316 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 129th 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.
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 36 This facility has had 50% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (3 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer Rank #163 / 316 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 163rd 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 Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total violations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 221 This facility has 90% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 21).↓ 90% better Rank #62 / 316 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 62nd 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.
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 0.42.3 This facility has 83% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.4 vs. NY avg 2.3).↓ 83% better Rank #68 / 316 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 68th 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 Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 379 This facility has 96% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 96% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2025. 379 This facility has 96% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 96% better

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: High-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue

Studio
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Address 5.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from New York's city center to The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.66 miles to nearest hospital (NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan)

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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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue
AL
New York (Manhattan)
132
Facility 132
NY AVG 160
Rank #379 / 736
Yes
97
Facility 97
NY AVG 64
Rank #80 / 1,150
York Avenue Senior Care LLC5
40%
Facility 40%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #129 / 316
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #62 / 316
0.4
Facility 0.4
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #68 / 316
Private Rooms
Carnegie East House
AL
IL
New York (Manhattan)
112
Facility 112
NY AVG 160
Rank #464 / 736
Yes
99
Facility 99
NY AVG 64
Rank #24 / 1,150
Carnegie East House Housing Development Fund Company, Inc3
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #1 / 316
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 316
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 316
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Carnegie East House
AL
IL
New York (Manhattan)
112
Facility 112
NY AVG 160
Rank #464 / 736
Yes
99
Facility 99
NY AVG 64
Rank #24 / 1,150
Carnegie East House Housing Development Fund Company, Inc1
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 44.4%
Rank #1 / 316
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 316
0.0
Facility 0.0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 316
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York

The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue is located in New York City, New York State.
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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
NY

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
NY

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.
NY

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.
NY

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.
NY

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

Frequently Asked Questions about The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue

What neighborhood is The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue in?

The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue is in the Manhattan neighborhood of New York.

Who is the owner of The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue?

The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue is legally operated by York Avenue Senior Care LLC.

Is The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue in a walkable area?

The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue has a walk score of 97. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue?

Yes, The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue have?

The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue has 132 beds.

Has The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue had any violations?

The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue has had 2 reported violations since 2025 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

Are there photos of The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue?

Yes — there are 6 photos of The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue in the photo gallery on this page.

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