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The Bristal At Holtsville

The Bristal At Holtsville is an assisted living community in Holtsville, NY.

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  • Interior

    A stylish living room with a vibrant color scheme, featuring a fireplace, modern furniture, and decorative artwork.
  • Decor

    A spacious dining area set with tables and chairs, ready for guests.
  • Building

    A modern hotel featuring an outdoor swimming pool and seating area with umbrellas.
  • Architecture

    A modern hotel building with a well-maintained garden and entrance.
  • Dining

    An elegant dining room with neatly set tables and chairs, featuring a cozy fireplace.
  • Artwork

    A well-furnished hotel lobby with a fireplace, reception desk, and colorful decor.
  • Seating Area

    A stylish game room featuring a pool table and comfortable seating.
  • Chandelier

    A formally set dining room with elegant decor, featuring a long table adorned with neatly arranged plates, cups, and napkins.
  • Bookshelves

    A cozy library with bookshelves, tables, and comfortable seating.
  • Lounge

    A modern lounge area with colorful seating and a bar in the background, creating a cozy atmosphere.
  • Office

    A modern office space with computers and seating areas.

5535 Expressway Drive North, Holtsville, NY 11742

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.7 from 73 reviews
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Overall Review of The Bristal At Holtsville

common 2 reviews mention this

Staff support makes moves easier

Families consistently describe staff support that eases the transition into care.

Multiple reviews credit specific team members for making the move feel smooth and reassuring. Residents and families also mention ongoing responsiveness, including help with questions and daily reassurance after move-in.

differentiator 2 reviews mention this

Wellness and medication help

The community provides structured support for day-to-day care, including medication and wellness needs.

Reviews describe medication being handled consistently and caregivers being organized about daily care routines. Residents in memory care also mention staff guidance and wellness support as part of day-to-day living.

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Restaurant-style dining and variety

Dining is described as restaurant-style with varied meal options.

Several families say the meals are enjoyable and offered in a restaurant-style format. One reviewer also points to multiple choices and busy dining experiences, while another notes an occasional concern about food quality during a single meal.

  • A spacious dining area set with tables and chairs, ready for guests.
  • An elegant dining room with neatly set tables and chairs, featuring a cozy fireplace.
  • A formally set dining room with elegant decor, featuring a long table adorned with neatly arranged plates, cups, and napkins.
common 2 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents and families mention regular activities that help them stay busy.

Reviews describe scheduled daily activities, groups, and spaces residents use for events. Day trips and community rooms come up as ways residents can stay involved rather than staying isolated.

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Care quality concerns show up

A minority of reviews raise serious concerns about care consistency and management follow-through.

Some reviewers report problems they attribute to understaffing, poor treatment, and lapses in resident care, including medication and hygiene concerns. Other negative reviews criticize management empathy or administrative follow-through, which can affect peace of mind even when many others are positive.

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Features

Housing

  • 166 resident community capacity 166 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Library / media / activities room Library / media / activities room
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Long Island - MacArthur (4 miles away) Long Island - MacArthur (4 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Holtsville, New York offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors considering the area for living. With multiple theaters nearby such as Island 16 Cinema de Lux and Regal Ronkonkoma, there are plenty of entertainment options available. Numerous dining choices like Chili's Grill & Bar and Applebee's are within a short distance for enjoyable meals out. Various pharmacies such as CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens ensure easy access to medications and healthcare necessities. In terms of healthcare, there are several physicians offices including Stony Brook Advanced Pediatric Care and South Shore Neurologic Associates for medical needs. For relaxation, there are cafes like Starbucks where seniors can socialize or enjoy a cup of coffee. Additionally, transportation options including Patchogue LIRR Station and Long Island MacArthur Airport provide accessibility for travel. Lastly, parks like Shorefront Park offer opportunities for outdoor activities and leisurely walks in the area.

Theaters

  • Island 16 Cinema de Lux (1.3 miles)
  • Regal Ronkonkoma (3.5 miles)
  • AMC Stony Brook 17 (6.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chili's Grill & Bar (1.3 miles)
  • Applebee's (1.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.5 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.6 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.6 miles)
  • Applebee's (2.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (2.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Robyn LaBarca (2 miles)
  • Stony Brook Advanced Pediatric Care (2 miles)
  • First Choice Medical (2.7 miles)
  • South Shore Neurologic Associates (3.1 miles)
  • Medihealth Realty (3.2 miles)
  • Advanced Orthopedics (3.7 miles)
  • SightMD (3.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.7 miles)
  • Bellport General (6.1 miles)
  • Nesconset Bagel Cafe (6.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Patchogue Lirr Station (3.4 miles)
  • TSA Security Check Point (3.5 miles)
  • Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) (3.6 miles)
  • Baggage Claim (3.6 miles)
  • LIRR - Ronkonkoma Station (3.7 miles)
  • Mid Island Air Service (4 miles)
  • Suffolk Transportation Coram (4.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Long Island Community Hospital (3.6 miles)

Parks

  • Shorefront Park (4.3 miles)
  • Selden Dog Park (5.5 miles)
  • Sayville Park (6.2 miles)

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