Location & Cost: The Two Decisions That Make or Break Senior Living
Get location and cost right and everything else gets easier. Get either wrong and even a beautiful community becomes a problem. Mike McClernon explains...
The Bristal at Lake Success
Senior living in Lake Success, Nassau County. The public facts, the state license, and what is nearby, from a local advisor who helps Long Island families for free.
Call Mike: (516) 254-9481 See what is nearbyAddress69 N Service Rd, Lake Success, NY 11020
Care offeredMemory care, Assisted living
Licensed beds110
Enhanced assisted living beds50
Memory care beds110
Google rating4.7 stars from 51 reviews
Regulated byNew York State Department of Health
Operator on the licenseEB Care at Lake Success LLC
Overview
The Bristal at Lake Success is a memory-care-only community set in the heart of Lake Success, Nassau County. Families often explore memory care on Long Island when they need a secure setting for loved ones with dementia. Research shows that senior placement services benefit seniors and their families senior placement services benefit seniors and their families.
The community holds a 4.7 rating on Google from 51 reviews, reflecting strong satisfaction. Many families find it helpful to read discussing placement into assisted living with your parents before touring a site. Understanding ways to pay for assisted living can also ease the decision-making process.
From Mike’s Long Island guide
This is Bristal’s only ‘Memory Only’ Assisted Living community. Everything and everyone in the community is focused on the needs of seniors with dementia and the physical difficulties that often accompany later stage dementia. The community boasts two interior, secured courtyards. It also features the Foresite Predictive Health and Fall Management system at no extra cost to residents. This cutting-edge platform combines wireless sensors, artificial intelligence, deep machine learning, visual monitoring systems, and predictive analytics to track resident health, help predict an elevated risk of falling, and provide immediate alerts should a fall ever occur. Technology will play an increasing role in senior care, and this system is showing meaningful promise in helping ‘get ahead’ of physical problems experienced by fragile seniors.
Published in Mike McClernon’s guide: Senior Living Nassau County
Care levels and what the license tells you
The Bristal offers 110 licensed beds, including 50 enhanced assisted living beds and 110 special needs memory care beds. Enhanced assisted living beds let a resident stay as care needs grow, while special needs beds are New York’s licensed dementia-care category. The state’s licensing means families receive regulated care, and you can learn more about assisted living forward-thinking care for your elderly loved one. For a glimpse into daily life, read about what life is like for residents of memory care.
Apartments, dining and daily life
Residents choose from apartments that include a kitchenette, private bathroom, and all utilities covered. Meals are chef-prepared and served in a country-club-style dining room, with snacks available in a bistro throughout the day. A robust schedule of social, cultural, and therapeutic activities keeps residents engaged. Staff members are trained to provide personal assistance, and you can see how memory care staff helps with personal care in action. Care teams also use redirection: a communication technique used in memory care to support residents during moments of confusion.
Apartment Features
- Choice of layout with kitchenette
- Private bathroom in each unit
- All utilities included (heat, AC, electricity)
- Maintenance of apartments, common areas, and grounds
Dining & Housekeeping
- Three chef-prepared meals daily in a country-club-style dining room
- Bistro snacks available throughout the day
- Special diet accommodations on request
- Daily housekeeping and weekly linen laundering
Lifestyle & Amenities
- Fitness suite and wellness center
- Beauty salon and barber shop
- Scheduled transportation to shops, parks, cultural outings, and restaurants
- Daily programming with social, cultural, and live-entertainment events
Safety and security
The Bristal maintains 24-hour security and an on-site management team to respond quickly. Every apartment features an emergency response system and the community uses the Foresite health monitoring platform to detect falls. This technology allows staff to act fast, and you can read about how technology helps deliver personalized care for details. Studies suggest that how being in a memory care community can help slow dementia by providing structured routines.
Cost
The Bristal lists a starting rate of $11,600 per month for a friendship suite, as published by the community. Pricing can vary based on apartment size, care level, and any specialized diet needs. Prospective families should request a detailed quote to understand what is included, and you might find what to expect when moving into a senior living community useful during this step. Planning ahead with strategies such as the 5 strategies for a successful transition to memory care can also help manage costs.
Location and what is nearby
The Bristal sits 0.6 miles from North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset and 1.1 miles from Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park. The Great Neck LIRR station is 1.6 miles away, with Manhasset and Little Neck stations 1.8 and 1.9 miles distant. Nearby green spaces include Village Park of Lake Success (0.7 miles), Upland Park (0.9 miles), and Thomaston Park (1.1 miles). Shopping is convenient at North Shore Farms (0.8 miles), Little Neck Supermarket (1.1 miles), and ShopRite of New Hyde Park (1.2 miles).
Hospitals and train stations
Hospitals
- 1North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset0.6 mi
- 2Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park1.1 mi
LIRR stations
- 3Great Neck1.6 mi
- 4Manhasset1.8 mi
- 5Little Neck1.9 mi
Parks, shops and places of worship close by
Parks
- 6Village Park of Lake Success0.7 mi
- 7Upland Park0.9 mi
- 8Thomaston Park1.1 mi
Groceries
- 9North Shore Farms0.8 mi
- 10Little Neck Supermarket 好邻居超市1.1 mi
- 11ShopRite of New Hyde Park1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- 12Vivo Health Pharmacy at Manhasset0.5 mi
- 13Emergency Department - NSUH0.6 mi
Places of worship
- 14North Shore Presbyterian Church0.3 mi
- 15Lake Success Jewish Center0.7 mi
- 16Mt. Olive Baptist Church1.0 mi
Mike explains: choosing and paying for care
How Long-Term Care Insurance Pays for Assisted Living & Memory Care
Paying for assisted living or memory care can feel overwhelming — on Long Island, costs often exceed $10,000 per month. In this video, Mike...
Common questions
When is the right time to move into memory care?
The right time is when memory loss begins to affect safety, daily routines, or dignity. Signs include wandering, confusion, or difficulty with personal care.
What services are included in the community?
The community provides 24-hour security, on-site staff, emergency response systems, chef-prepared meals, daily housekeeping, and a full schedule of social and therapeutic activities.
Are pets allowed?
Small pets are welcome if the resident can care for them, following the community’s pet policy.
How are meals handled?
Three chef-prepared meals are served daily in a country-club-style dining room, with additional snacks available throughout the day and special diet options on request.
What safety features protect residents?
Safety includes 24-hour security, an emergency response system in each apartment, and the AI-driven Foresite health monitoring platform that alerts staff to falls or health changes.
How can I get free help from Mike McClernon?
Mike McClernon offers free, local senior placement assistance on Long Island. Contact his office through the Assisted Living Nassau County page to start a no-cost consultation.
Compare nearby communities
The Bristal at North HillsNorth Hills, about 1.0 miles away
Brandywine Living at The SavoyQueens, about 1.0 miles away, 37 memory care beds
Atria Park of Great NeckGreat Neck, about 1.6 miles away, 49 memory care beds
Atria on Roslyn HarborRoslyn, about 3.8 miles away
Part of Mike’s guide to Memory Care in Nassau County.
Sources: New York State Department of Health facility registries, Google Maps, and the community’s own website. Assisted Living Locators of Long Island is an independent advisor and is not the operator of this community.
Not sure if this is the right fit?
Mike McClernon has helped Long Island families choose senior living for years. His help is free to families.
Call Mike: (516) 254-9481 Send Mike a message