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The Bristal At Lynbrook

The Bristal At Lynbrook is an assisted living and memory care community in Lynbrook, NY.

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8 Freer Street, Lynbrook, NY 11563

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4.5 from 107 reviews
5 stars
67
4 stars
29
3 stars
8
2 stars
0
1 stars
3

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The Bristal At Lynbrook Costs & Pricing

The Bristal At Lynbrook offers competitive pricing for assisted living accommodations within Nassau County and the broader New York state context. For a semi-private room, the cost is $3,500 per month - significantly lower than both Nassau County's average of $5,300 and the state's average of $4,389. The studio option is priced at $4,600, which still presents a favorable alternative compared to Nassau's average of $6,045 and New York's $4,532. Additionally, the one-bedroom suite at The Bristal is offered at $5,200, positioning it below Nassau County's average of $6,764 while remaining slightly above the state average of $4,307. Overall, The Bristal At Lynbrook stands out as an economical choice in terms of monthly costs while maintaining quality care and services for its residents.

Floor plansThe Bristal At LynbrookNassau CountyNew York
Semi-Private$3,500$5,300$4,389
Studio$4,600$6,045$4,532
1 Bedroom$5,200$6,764$4,307

Overall Review of The Bristal At Lynbrook

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Warm, responsive staff stands out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as patient, kind, and easy to reach.

Many reviews focus on staff warmth and day-to-day responsiveness, including help during difficult transitions and clear communication when care needs change. Several describe staff members as accommodating and professional across roles like wellness, nursing, reception, housekeeping, and case management. A few reviews also point out times when interactions felt less friendly, but the overall tone is that families feel their loved one is treated with respect.

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Meals are consistently described

Restaurant-style meals are a frequent bright spot in resident experiences.

Dining comes up often, with reviewers describing meals as enjoyable, restaurant-like, and plentiful, along with positive feedback about the dining room atmosphere. Some reviews also mention staff helping with food preferences or special diets. This matches what the community offers, including restaurant-style dining and meals provided with diet-specific support options.

  • An elegant restaurant dining room with tables set for service.
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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents describe a full schedule of outings and in-house activities.

Across reviews, families and residents mention social events and activities like bingo, movies, games, arts and crafts, exercise, and day trips. Several describe how these activities help residents stay busy, make friends, and avoid loneliness. One recurring caveat is that activity offerings were affected by legal restrictions during COVID, and after-dinner options were limited for some people.

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Care support during transitions

Reviews frequently highlight support during changing care needs.

Several families describe smoother moves into the community and ongoing support once residents require more help, including attention from wellness and nursing staff. Some reviews specifically mention safety and monitoring, medication-related issues being handled, and physical or occupational therapy helping a resident regain independence. The community also offers care services such as daily living assistance, medication management, and a 24-hour call system.

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Cost and care-fit concerns appear

A few reviews raise concerns about cost and the right level of care.

A number of reviews mention affordability as a reason for choosing the community, while others call it expensive for their situation. There are also a few negative reviews about insufficient supervision or an experience that felt like it was not a good match, and at least one mentions difficulty with care before a resident’s passing. Separate from that, one reviewer notes the community may not be a fit for memory care needs.

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Features

Housing

  • 200 resident community capacity 200 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • John F Kennedy International (5 miles away) John F Kennedy International (5 miles away)
  • LaGuardia (13 miles away) LaGuardia (13 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Lynbrook, New York, offers a variety of conveniences and amenities suitable for senior living. With multiple Starbucks locations nearby for coffee enthusiasts, as well as several pharmacies and healthcare facilities within close proximity, residents can easily access necessary services. Transportation options such as the Lynbrook and Valley Stream LIRR stations provide easy access to neighboring areas. Additionally, there are plenty of parks for outdoor recreation and relaxation, along with local restaurants offering a range of dining options. For those interested in cultural or religious activities, there are places of worship in the vicinity. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded environment for seniors looking to reside in Lynbrook.

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • King Kullen (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group (0.4 miles)
  • South Nassau Communities Hospital (2.8 miles)
  • Long Island Pediatrics (3.5 miles)
  • Prohealth Baldwin Harbour Pediatrics (4 miles)
  • Winthrop Professional Building (6.3 miles)
  • 2 Pro Health Plaza (7.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Lynbrook LIRR Station (0.5 miles)
  • Valley Stream LIRR Station (1.1 miles)
  • LIRR- Centre Ave (1.1 miles)
  • LIRR - Rockville Centre Station (2 miles)
  • JFK Runways (4.7 miles)
  • LIRR - Long Beach Station (4.7 miles)
  • Terminal 5 (4.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Congregation Sons of Israel (2.1 miles)
  • Community Church of East Williston (7.5 miles)
  • Merrick Jewish Center (7.5 miles)

Parks

  • Hempstead Lake State Park (2.7 miles)
  • Oceanside Park (3.9 miles)
  • Coes Neck Park (4.4 miles)
  • Alley Pond Park (6.8 miles)
  • Cunningham Park (6.9 miles)
  • Newbridge Road Park (7.8 miles)
  • Eisenhower Park (7.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kaur Rupinder P Do South Nassau Family Medicine Oceanside (2.8 miles)
  • Winthrop University Hospital (6.3 miles)
  • Winthrop University Hospital New Life Center (6.3 miles)
  • Division of Vascular/Interventional Radiology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center (7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Jordans Lobster Farm (4.4 miles)
  • White Castle (4.5 miles)
  • Sonny's Canal House (4.7 miles)
  • Bobby Van's Steakhouse (5.6 miles)
  • Air France Lounge (5.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (6.1 miles)
  • Grand Lux Cafe (6.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Roosevelt Field 8 (7 miles)

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