The Bristal at East Meadow
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · East Meadow, NY
The Bristal at East Meadow
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · East Meadow, NY
The Bristal at East Meadow is an extraordinary senior living community located at Merrick Avenue, East Meadow, NY, providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Featuring a wide range of floor plans including studio suites, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites, the community also offers a specialized Reflections Memory Care residence for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Moreover, the community ensures the comfort and safety of its residents with round-the-clock care and assistance from a highly skilled and dedicated team.
Fostering a warm and welcoming environment, the community conducts programs, parties, lectures, and outings that seniors may enjoy. Residents experience meaningful conversations over food in the country club dining room that serves three delicious and healthy meals daily. The Bristal at East Meadow enhances the quality of life of its residents and provides them with wonderful amenities such as a putting green, a creative arts studio, a programming center, a beauty salon, a cinema, a library, a fitness center, a card and game room, and a wonderful terrace.
151-bed community Rank #346 / 748Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 346th 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.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: 43 / 100 Rank #851 / 1173Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 851st 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
CountyNassau
The Bristal at East Meadow is legally operated by Engel Burman Senior Housing at East Meadow, Inc..
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
1 violation
6 inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, 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, citations, 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 #32 / 344 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 32nd out of 344 homes in New York. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 344 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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, 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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
7 Better
Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (93% below)
• Violations per year (92% below)
• Violations per inspection (88% below)
• Total inspections (33% below)
• Inspections with violations (75% below)
• Inspection violation rate (61% below)
• Complaint visits (17% below)
• Total violations (93% below)
• Violations per year (92% below)
• Violations per inspection (88% below)
• Total inspections (33% below)
• Inspections with violations (75% below)
• Inspection violation rate (61% below)
• Complaint visits (17% below)
Latest Inspection
May 21, 2024
Complaint Investigation
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.
| 6 | 9 | This facility has 33% fewer total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (6 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 33% better |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 17% | 44% | This facility has 27 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (17% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 27% better Rank #102 / 318 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 102nd 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. |
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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 Rank #182 / 318 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 182nd 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. |
Violations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total violations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 14.5 | This facility has 93% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 93% better Rank #103 / 318 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 103rd 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. |
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Violations per year
Average violations per year since 2022.
| 0.3 | 3.6 | This facility has 92% fewer violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.3 vs. NY avg 3.6).↓ 92% better |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 0.2 | 1.6 | This facility has 88% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.2 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 88% better Rank #106 / 318 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 106th 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. |
Violation breakdown
Per-category split of the 1 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 1 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.
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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.
- Most recent inspection on May 21, 2024 found no violations or deficiencies.
- October 4, 2023 complaint investigation identified one deficiency in resident services related to incident reporting.
- All other inspections since March 2022 showed no violations or deficiencies.
Lawsuit overview for The Bristal at East Meadow
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.
2
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
2
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.
2
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
2
Since
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2021
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2021
Most Recent
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2023
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2023What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Suite / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Housekeeping Services
Safety Systems
Security Systems
Transportation Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Wellness Programs
Pet-friendly Environment
Music and Arts Classes
Beauty Services
Exercise Programs
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Bristal at East Meadow
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29.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from East Meadow's city center to The Bristal at East Meadow's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 6.4 miles to nearest hospital (Plainview Hospital)
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York
The Bristal at East Meadow is located in East Meadow, New York.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New York.
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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
| The Bristal at East Meadow |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | East Meadow (40) | 151
Facility
151
NY AVG
160
Rank
#346 / 748 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
NY AVG
63
Rank
#851 / 1173 | Engel Burman Senior Housing At East Meadow, Inc. | 96
Facility
96
NY AVG
83
Rank
#32 / 344 | 6 | 16.7%
Facility
16.7%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#102 / 318 | 5
Facility
5
NY AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 318 | 1
Facility
1
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#103 / 318 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#106 / 318 | Suite / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of East Meadow |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | East Meadow (Mitchel Houses) | 107
Facility
107
NY AVG
160
Rank
#486 / 748 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
NY AVG
63
Rank
#696 / 1173 | Gwc - East Meadow, Inc. | 76
Facility
76
NY AVG
83
Rank
#260 / 344 | 7 | 57.1%
Facility
57.1%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#217 / 318 | 5
Facility
5
NY AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 318 | 7
Facility
7
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#208 / 318 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#200 / 318 | Suite / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Frequently Asked Questions about The Bristal at East Meadow
What neighborhood is The Bristal at East Meadow in?
The Bristal at East Meadow is in the 40 neighborhood of East Meadow.
Who is the owner of The Bristal at East Meadow?
The legal owner and operator of The Bristal at East Meadow is Engel Burman Senior Housing at East Meadow, Inc..
Is The Bristal at East Meadow in a walkable area?
The Bristal at East Meadow has a walk score of 43. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How many beds does The Bristal at East Meadow have?
The Bristal at East Meadow has 151 beds.
Are there photos of The Bristal at East Meadow?
Yes — there are 4 photos of The Bristal at East Meadow in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Bristal at East Meadow?
The Bristal at East Meadow is located at 40 Merrick Ave, East Meadow, NY 11554, United States.
What is the phone number of The Bristal at East Meadow?
(516) 542-0800 will put you in contact with the team at The Bristal at East Meadow.
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