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The Bristal at Holtsville

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, attentive, and compassionate staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

5535 Expressway Drive North, Holtsville, NY 11742166 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: NY DOH — view official record
Google rating
4.7/5

based on 73 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The Bristal at Holtsville is highly regarded for its compassionate care and supportive management team, making it a strong candidate for those prioritizing a smooth transition. However, families should be proactive in discussing billing policies and end-of-life communication expectations with administration upfront to avoid the friction reported by some families.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

73 reviews on Google
The Bristal at Holtsville is consistently praised for its warm, professional staff and smooth transition process for new residents. Families frequently highlight the supportive management team, particularly Geri and George, and appreciate the clean, well-maintained environment. While the vast majority of feedback is glowing, a few families have expressed frustration regarding billing transparency and a perceived lack of empathy from administration during end-of-life transitions.

Quality Themes

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Food8.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities9.0Meds8.0Memory8.0Comms7.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, attentive, and compassionate staff
  • Smooth and supportive move-in/transition process
  • Clean, well-maintained, and inviting facility
  • Strong management and leadership involvement

Concerns

  • Billing disputes and lack of clarity on charges after move-out (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Perceived lack of empathy or communication from administration during end-of-life transitions (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

97%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to feedback online; how does that same level of communication translate to keeping families updated on their loved one's day-to-day life?
  • 2Could you walk me through the billing structure for move-outs so we can be clear on what to expect regarding final charges and the transition process?
  • 3When a resident’s health needs change significantly, how does your administration support families through those sensitive transitions and end-of-life care?
  • 4With 166 residents here, what are some of the most popular daily activities that help foster a sense of community and connection among the residents?
  • 5Given the high praise for your staff’s attentiveness, how do you handle medical emergencies or urgent health concerns during overnight hours?
  • 6Since the facility is so well-maintained, what is the process for ensuring that residents' personal living spaces remain clean and comfortable on a daily basis?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff is amazing and they go out of their way to make this as smooth as possible. I had visited four other assisted living facilities before I selected the Bristal.

Long-term resident's family · 2024☆☆☆☆

My husband who is in Memory care at The Bristal, is doing better than I ever anticipated possible.

Memory care family member · 2024★★★★★

The staff knows the residents well and cares for them the way a son or daughter would want. My Mom is happy living at the Bristal in Holtsville.

Long-term resident's family · 2020★★★★★
Source: 73 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: NY Dept. of Health

7total
2deficiencies

Key Findings

2 violations from 7 inspections

May 15, 2025Complaint
488.12 (b)

Disaster and emergency procedures

May 2, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Feb 29, 2024Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Nov 14, 2023Complaint
488.5 (c) (7) (vi)

Resident protections

Sep 8, 2023Routine
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Dec 9, 2022Other
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Nov 16, 2022Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Eb Care at Farmingville LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Source: State licensing data

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