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Public Google reviewers rate The Bristal at Lake Grove highly. Reviewers highlight: elegant, clean, and well-maintained facility, engaging and diverse activity programming. Reviewer identity is not verified, and online reviews may not capture everything. Schedule a visit to assess the fit directly.
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.
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“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.”
Source: NY Dept. of Health
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6 violations from 8 inspections
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Lake Grove Senior Care LLC
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