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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
ServicesMemory care
Beds110
Google rating4.7 stars from 51 reviews
Licensed byNew York State Department of Health
Petsour communities welcome small pets, provided the resident is able to care for the pet themselves.
Photos from the community’s own website.
Overview
The Bristal at Lake Success is a memory-only community in Lake Success, Nassau County. Families often appreciate its location among other senior living options on Long Island's north shore.
Mike notes that the Foresite Predictive Health system helps deliver personalized care at no extra charge. The community focuses exclusively on residents with dementia and the physical challenges of later-stage disease.
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
The only service offered is trusted memory care in Nassau County, providing 24-hour supervision, tailored activities, and assistance with daily living for those with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. The Bristal is licensed for 110 beds, and all 110 are memory care beds, showing a mid-size setting that can still feel personal.
Apartments, dining and daily life
Residents enjoy private apartments with kitchenettes and en-suite bathrooms, and three chef-prepared meals each day in a country-club style dining room. Refreshments are available in the Bistro, and daily programming includes social, cultural, and therapeutic events. Mike’s observations align with what families should expect when moving into a senior living community.
Dining
- Country Club-Style Dining Room
- Bistro
- Three chef-prepared meals
- Private Dining Room
- Specialized diet accommodations
Apartments
- Choice of apartment layout
- kitchenette & private bathroom
- All utilities included
- Maintenance of apartment
- Concierge Services
Community spaces
- Outdoor Patio
- Garden Room
- Cinema & Library
- Fitness Suite & Wellness Center
- Creative Arts Studio
- Beauty Salon / Barber Shop
Activities
- Robust daily programming
- Scheduled transportation to shops
- Music and mindfulness sessions
- Gentle fitness groups
- Creative arts workshops
Services and care
- 24-hour security
- On-site management team
- Emergency response system
- Foresight Health Monitoring
- Fall Detection Platform
- Daily housekeeping services
- Weekly laundering of linens
Transportation and parking
- Scheduled transportation to shops
- Transportation to parks
- Transportation to cultural outings
As listed on the community’s own website. Ask Mike what is included in the rent.
Safety and security
The Bristal provides 24-hour security staff, an on-site management team, and an emergency response system in every apartment. The Foresite monitoring platform alerts staff to falls or health changes instantly. Staff also use proven communication techniques, such as redirection, to calm residents.
Apartments and pricing
| Apartment | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Friendship suite | $11,600 per month |
Starting prices as published by the community. Care charges are extra. Mike can tell you the current rates and what is included.
The Bristal lists a starting rate of $11,600 per month for a friendship suite, as published on its website. Families often explore how seniors pay for memory care to understand payment options.
Location and what is nearby
The community sits near North Shore University Hospital (0.6 mi) and Long Island Jewish Medical Center (1.1 mi). LIRR stations at Great Neck (1.6 mi), Manhasset (1.8 mi) and Little Neck (1.9 mi) make travel easy. Nearby parks include Village Park of Lake Success (0.7 mi) and Upland Park (0.9 mi). Grocery options are close, such as North Shore Farms (0.8 mi). The convenient setting adds to the appeal of senior living options in Nassau County.
Hospitals and train stations
Hospitals
- 0North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset0.6 mi
- 0Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park1.1 mi
LIRR stations
- 0Great Neck1.6 mi
- 0Manhasset1.8 mi
- 0Little Neck1.9 mi
Parks, shops and places of worship close by
Parks
- 0Village Park of Lake Success0.7 mi
- 0Upland Park0.9 mi
- 0Thomaston Park1.1 mi
Groceries
- 0North Shore Farms0.8 mi
- 0Little Neck Supermarket 好邻居超市1.1 mi
- 0ShopRite of New Hyde Park1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- 0Vivo Health Pharmacy at Manhasset0.5 mi
- 0Emergency Department - NSUH0.6 mi
Places of worship
- 0North Shore Presbyterian Church0.3 mi
- 0Lake Success Jewish Center0.7 mi
- 0Mt. Olive Baptist Church1.0 mi
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Common questions
What type of care does The Bristal provide?
The Bristal offers memory care only, delivering 24-hour supervision and specialized programming for residents with dementia. This model is explained in memory care vs assisted living.
How many residents can live there?
The community is licensed for 110 beds, and all of those are memory care beds, indicating a mid-size capacity. When choosing a home, consider the factors to consider when searching for a senior community.
What safety features are included?
Safety includes 24-hour security, emergency response in each apartment, and the Foresite health monitoring system. The staff also address issues like sundowning, which can be managed through memory care practices about sundowning support.
What dining options are available?
Three chef-prepared meals are served daily in a country-club style dining room, with additional refreshments in the Bistro and accommodations for special diets. The value of having a placement advisor helps families plan meals and schedules as senior placement services benefit families.
How can I arrange a tour?
You can contact Mike McClernon for a free, no-obligation tour and personalized assistance. Mike provides free senior living advisor support to guide families through the process.
Where can I get free help with placement?
Mike McClernon offers free local placement services and can answer any questions you have. Learn more about the value a senior living advisor brings.
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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.
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