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The Bristal At Holtsville

5535 Expressway Drive North, Holtsville, NY

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

★ 4.319 reviewsRead reviews

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About The Bristal At Holtsville

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Family and resident feedback

4.3 out of 5 from 19 reviews

Overall rating from Caring.com. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.

★★★★★

Positive

My parents have been living at The Bristal Of Holtsville NY location for a few months now. The staff is so welcoming, attentive, and truly care for their residents. You can truly tell that they enjoy being there. I would like to show a special recognition to the following staff members that have made this transition a very pleasant and compassionate one….whom also went the extra mile which I so appreciate….Geri, Georgie, Linda, Georgann, and Christina. Thank You All for the wonderful care that you are giving my par…

Melissa SDecember 19, 2025Seniorly

★★★★★

Positive

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My dad moved into The Bristal at Holtsville. It's very clean. All the staff are great. Everybody I've met so far is great. They seemed to care, and they're very helpful. They have live music a couple of times a week. They have rescue dogs that come in to support.

JasonOctober 10, 2025Caring.com

★★★★★

Positive

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

The Bristal at Holtsville was wonderful, but it was very expensive. My mother was very happy there in her apartment. It was beautiful. She was very, very happy with the food. She was very sociable there, which was good for her because she wasn't very sociable at all when she was at home. The staff was very attentive to my mother. They were on top of her medically and for physical therapy. They knew what they were doing. She didn't mind the food and she's very particular about that. If you're loo…

CarolynNovember 16, 2024Caring.com

★★★★★

Critical

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Lots of loving staff members at the Bristal but I strongly encourage anyone with a loved one here or in any type of facility to stay on top of that persons care. Make random visits. Placing a camera in the room can help insure they get care they are paying for. Don't trust in the system. Elderly people need family or friends to advocate for proper care. My mother spent two years at the Bristal and there are many pros and just as many cons to the care she received at the Bristal. When your loved one is unable t…

daughterMarch 13, 2024Caring.com

★★★★★

Positive

wonderful facility, great staff, would recommend

We really couldn't be any happier with the entire facility. The cleanliness and friendliness being on the top along with good food and a great menu. Care has been very good too. Activities are ok the only thing we wish would be a larger outdoor area to enjoy. I would have done away with the outdoor pool to make more room.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
TomFebruary 27, 2024Published source

★★★★★

Critical

I would not recommend them

If your family member is unable to care for themselves you absolutely need to keep on top of them. Everything that goes on at the location should be watched as they do not watch for you. I would not recommend them

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
2.0 / 5
Care Services
3.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
Barb SFebruary 2, 2024Published source

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Operator
Not yet resolved
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
October 22, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Low / No Sodium
  • Professional Chef
  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room
  • No Sugar
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Special Dining Programs
  • International Cuisine
  • Meals Provided
  • Guest Meals

Health & wellness

  • Medication Management
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Diabetic Care

Services & convenience

  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Community Service Programs
  • Activities On-site
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Gardening Club
  • Art Classes
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Tai Chi
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Cooking Classes
  • Birthday Parties
  • Dances
  • Water Aerobics
  • Wine Tasting
  • Forever Fit
  • Holiday Parties
  • Wii Bowling
  • Happy Hour
  • Live Well Programs
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Karaoke
  • Stretching Classes
  • Trivia Games
  • Activities Off-site

Outdoor spaces

  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Library
  • Barber Shop
  • TV Lounge
  • Central Fireplace
  • Outside Patio
  • Meeting Room
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Piano or Organ
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Game Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Swimming Pool
  • Billiards Lounge

Apartment & room features

  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Kitchenette
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked October 22, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required