The Bristal at Lake Grove
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight elegant, clean, and well-maintained facility. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
based on 66 Google reviews

Watch The Bristal at Lake Grove
Get an email when new inspections, ratings, or penalties are published for this facility.
We’ll only email you about this — no spam, unsubscribe anytime.
What this means for your family
While The Bristal at Lake Grove is frequently praised for its beautiful environment and engaging activity programs, recent reviews have raised serious concerns regarding hygiene and staffing levels in the memory care unit. We strongly recommend that you conduct an unannounced visit during a weekend or evening to observe the actual level of care and staffing presence firsthand before making a decision.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
66 reviews on Google“The Bristal at Lake Grove is widely praised for its elegant, hotel-like atmosphere and generally compassionate staff who help residents transition smoothly into assisted living. However, recent reviews from 2025 indicate significant concerns regarding staffing levels in the memory care unit, with reports of poor hygiene and neglect that contrast sharply with earlier positive experiences. Families should carefully weigh the facility's strong reputation for programming and aesthetics against these emerging reports of inconsistent care quality.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Elegant, clean, and well-maintained facility
- Engaging and diverse activity programming
- Supportive and welcoming administrative staff
- Smooth move-in and transition process
Concerns
- Neglect and poor hygiene in memory care (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Understaffing leading to potential burnout or care gaps (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Medication management errors (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
Tap a year to see what changed
Distribution · 68 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1The facility looks so elegant and well-maintained; how do you ensure that this level of cleanliness is consistently upheld in the private resident rooms and common areas?
- 2We noticed the administrative team is very responsive to feedback; how does the management team work with families to address any new concerns that might arise after move-in?
- 3What does a typical weekly schedule look like for residents, and how do you ensure the activity programming stays diverse and engaging for everyone?
- 4Can you walk us through your specific protocols for medication management and how you double-check that everything is administered accurately and on time?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency or a change in health status during the night, what is the specific process for notifying the family and providing care?
- 6How do you manage staffing levels during busy shifts to ensure that every resident receives attentive, personalized care without any gaps in service?
Personalized based on this facility's data
Key Review Excerpts
“The care and compassion from the aids n staff has been amazing. Thank you to all the staff at Bristal lake gro”
“Don't let them sleep in their clothes, coat n shoes...then allow them to spend the next day in the same clothes. and not washed for days. This is their GOLDEN years treat them like GOLD.”
“Negligence at every level. Took my mother out after they failed to be able to even handle medication management and their covering up for failures showed disregard for their residents.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: NY Dept. of Health
Key Findings
3 violations from 7 inspections
Aug 12, 2025Complaint
Resident services
Mar 25, 2025ComplaintCleanReport
No deficiencies found during this inspection.
Jan 23, 2025Complaint
Resident protections
Nov 13, 2024ComplaintCleanReport
No deficiencies found during this inspection.
Jul 25, 2023RoutineCleanReport
No deficiencies found during this inspection.
Jul 1, 2022ComplaintCleanReport
No deficiencies found during this inspection.
Jun 3, 2022Complaint
Resident protections
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Lake Grove Senior Care LLC
for profit
Contact
Get in Touch
Contact this facility directly and verify the details that matter most to your family.
References & Resources
Google Maps
Photos, directions & neighborhood info
Google Reviews
66 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
Visit thebristal.com
Medicare data downloads
Original nursing home datasets
NY DOH — View Official Record
Public-record source of inspection history and licensure data shown on this page
EveryPlace is a research directory. Facility information is compiled from public sources — Medicare.gov, state licensing portals, Google Places, and publicly available street-level imagery. Listings do not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or advertisement, and we do not accept payment for placement. Families should verify all details directly with the facility and the original sources linked above before making any care decisions. See our Research Policy for our editorial standards, correction process, and image-removal policy.
Nearby Alternatives
Olsen Rest
1.7 miAssisted Living · Nesconset, NY
Luxor Nursing and Rehabilitation at Mills Pond
1.8 miNursing Home · St James, NY
Amber Court of Smithtown
2.0 miAssisted Living · Nesconset, NY
Hidden Gem Home for Adults
2.9 miAssisted Living · Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
The Vincent Bove Center at Jefferson Ferry
2.9 miAssisted Living · South Setauket, NY
Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care
3.0 miNursing Home · Smithtown, NY