The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue
The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue
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.
132-bed community Rank #380 / 737Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 380th out of 737 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 97 / 100 Rank #80 / 1149Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 1149 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyNew York
AccreditationsJoint Commission
The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue is legally operated by York Avenue Senior Care LLC.
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Home Care
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.
Since 2025 · 1 year of data
These figures come from state-published inspection data.
0 enforcement actions
2 violations
3 complaints
5 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
15 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #32 / 616 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 32nd out of 616 homes in New York for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 616 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 98 out of 100. Letter grade A+. 15 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 2025 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
6 Better
Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (86% below)
• Violations per inspection (75% below)
• Inspections with violations (50% below)
• Inspection violation rate (9% below)
• Total complaints (96% below)
• Complaints per year (96% below)
• Total violations (86% below)
• Violations per inspection (75% below)
• Inspections with violations (50% below)
• Inspection violation rate (9% below)
• Total complaints (96% below)
• Complaints per year (96% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 5 | 9 | 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 |
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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.
| 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 #127 / 316 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 127th out of 316 homes 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
| 3 | 6 | 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 #153 / 316 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 153rd out of 316 homes 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
| 2 | 14.5 | This facility has 86% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 86% better Rank #62 / 316 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 62nd out of 316 homes in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 0.4 | 1.6 | This facility has 75% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.4 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 75% better Rank #69 / 316 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 69th out of 316 homes 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 2 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 2 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.
1
Records and Reports
NY avg: 2.0
1
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.
| 3 | 79 | This facility has 96% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 96% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2025.
| 3 | 79 | 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?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue
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5.3 miles from city center
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.
| The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue | AL | New York (Manhattan) | 132
Facility
132
NY AVG
160
Rank
#380 / 737 | Yes |
97
Facility
97
NY AVG
64
Rank
#80 / 1149 | York Avenue Senior Care LLC | 98
Facility
98
NY AVG
83
Rank
#32 / 616 | 5 | 40%
Facility
40%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#127 / 316 | 3
Facility
3
NY AVG
6
Rank
#153 / 316 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#62 / 316 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#69 / 316 | Private Rooms |
| Carnegie East House | AL IL | New York (Manhattan) | 112
Facility
112
NY AVG
160
Rank
#465 / 737 | Yes |
99
Facility
99
NY AVG
64
Rank
#24 / 1149 | Carnegie East House Housing Development Fund Company, Inc | 92
Facility
92
NY AVG
83
Rank
#147 / 616 | 3 | 0%
Facility
0%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#1 / 316 | 3
Facility
3
NY AVG
6
Rank
#153 / 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
#465 / 737 | Yes |
99
Facility
99
NY AVG
64
Rank
#24 / 1149 | Carnegie East House Housing Development Fund Company, Inc | 98
Facility
98
NY AVG
83
Rank
#32 / 616 | 3 | 0%
Facility
0%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#1 / 316 | 3
Facility
3
NY AVG
6
Rank
#153 / 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 |
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The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue is located in New York City, New York State.
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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 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 12 photos of The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue in the photo gallery on this page.
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