Assisted living / New York / Garden City
The Bristal at Garden City
1001 Axinn Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 · Nassau County · (516) 570-7010
Enriched housing program · licensed for 170 residents · Licensed since 2018 · Operator: EB Care at Garden City, LLC
New York State Department of Health data as of October 8, 2026 · Certificate 400-S-330 · See the state record
The record in brief
The Bristal at Garden City is an enriched housing program, one of the two kinds of adult care facility New York licenses, with 170 beds on its operating certificate, including 170 ALR, 55 EALR, 44 SNALR.
Between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2026 the Department of Health cited 9 violations from 8 inspections; the latest report was issued on November 4, 2025.
The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator in that period.
On the state's assisted living quality page it has 2 food and dining violations at its latest recertification survey and an average of 50 direct care staff (2025, reported by the residence).
State inspections
The Department of Health's own summary: "A total of 9 violations resulted from 8 inspections of this facility from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026, including 5 inspections resulting in no violations."
November 4, 2025Complaint Survey · 2 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
- §Resident services
- §Resident services.
December 17, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
December 10, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
September 4, 2024Relicensure Survey · 3 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
- §Food service
- §Food service
- §Admission and retention standards.
July 11, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
May 16, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
March 18, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
October 7, 2022Relicensure Survey · 4 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
- §Resident services
- §Resident services
- §Resident services
- §Admission and retention standards.
Enforcement actions
The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026.
Violations under dispute through the state's Inspection Review Process are not shown by the state. Regulation sections are Title 18 of New York's codes (NYCRR). Source: NYS Health Profiles.
New York's assisted living quality measures
Source: New York State Department of Health, Assisted Living Residence Quality, read October 8, 2026. The page's third measure, confirmed complaint allegations, was not listed in its table when we read it.
Memory care
| Certification on the operating certificate | Beds | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living Residence (ALR) | 170 | July 2018 |
| Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR) | 55 | July 2018 |
| Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR) | 44 | July 2018 |
The Bristal at Garden City is certified for memory care in New York's terms. What memory care certification means.
A special needs assisted living residence (SNALR) serves people with special needs, including people with dementia or cognitive impairments, under an individualized service plan.health.ny.gov
An enhanced assisted living residence (EALR) lets residents age in place: it may admit or keep residents who need another person's physical help to walk or use stairs, depend on medical equipment and need frequent help from medical staff, or have chronic unmanaged incontinence.health.ny.gov
Costs
New York requires each assisted living residence to file a Consumer Summary with its starting rent for each licence and certification, and the Department of Health posts it. The Bristal at Garden City's summary says:
Starting rent, as filed (text read from the PDF form)ALR: Studio Apartment: $8,000/Monthly One Bedroom Apartment: $9,900/Monthly Two Bedroom Apartment: $12,600/Monthly SNALR: Studio Apartment: $11,500/Monthly EALR: EALR rates are incumbent on care services, see Residency Agreement for details
Lowest monthly rent in the filing: $8,000. Care level charges and other fees are extra; the residency agreement lists them.
Source: Consumer Summary (PDF), residency agreement (PDF), on the Department of Health's Assisted Living Residence Quality page, read October 8, 2026.
Assisted living residents in New York have the right to written notice of any fee increase at least 45 days before it takes effect, unless they agree in writing to a specific increase for added care, services or supplies.health.ny.gov
Under Public Health Law section 4656(7), signed February 14, 2025, an assisted living residence must post its monthly service rate and starting rent range in the facility and online.health.ny.gov
Website listed by the Department of Health: www.thebristal.com
Who runs it
Operator in the state file: EB Care at Garden City, LLC.
Other assisted living nearby
- The Bristal at WestburyWestbury, 1.4 mi · 180 residents · 4 violations
- The Bristal at East MeadowEast Meadow, 1.4 mi · 151 residents · 2 violations
- Island Assisted LivingHempstead, 2.2 mi · 200 residents · 23 violations
- Sunrise of East MeadowEast Meadow, 2.3 mi · 107 residents · 6 violations
- The Arbors at WestburyJericho, 3.5 mi · 200 residents · 12 violations
- Amber Court of WestburyWestbury, 3.5 mi · 225 residents · 8 violations
Nursing homes nearby
For care beyond what assisted living provides. Each has a federal inspection record on this site.
- Townhouse Center for Rehabilitation & NursingUniondale, 1.8 mi · 3 of 5 CMS stars
- Fulton Commons Care Center IncEast Meadow, 2.1 mi · 2 of 5 CMS stars
- Hempstead Park Nursing HomeHempstead, 2.1 mi · 2 of 5 CMS stars
- Nassau Rehabilitation & Nursing CenterHempstead, 2.3 mi · 3 of 5 CMS stars
- Mayfair Care CenterHempstead, 2.9 mi · 1 of 5 CMS stars
If you have a concern
NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints. New York's Department of Health investigates complaints about licensed homes, and the long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents.
New York's ombudsman program advocates for older adults and people with disabilities who live in nursing homes, assisted living and other licensed adult care homes.aging.ny.gov
To reach a New York long-term care ombudsman, call 1-855-582-6769.aging.ny.gov
Common questions
- Is The Bristal at Garden City licensed?
- New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, licence 400-S-330, enriched housing program, since July 23, 2018 (state file as of October 8, 2026).
- How many residents can The Bristal at Garden City care for?
- Its licence is for 170 residents.
- Has The Bristal at Garden City had violations?
- 9 violations from 8 inspections from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026, per the New York State Department of Health.
- How much does The Bristal at Garden City cost?
- Its Consumer Summary, posted by the New York State Department of Health, lists starting rent from $8,000 a month: ALR: Studio Apartment: $8,000/Monthly One Bedroom Apartment: $9,900/Monthly Two Bedroom Apartment: $12,600/Monthly SNALR: Studio Apartment: $11,500/Monthly EALR: EALR rates are incumbent on care services, see Residency A... Care level charges are extra.
- Does The Bristal at Garden City offer memory care?
- Its operating certificate includes 44 special needs assisted living (SNALR) beds, the New York certifications for dementia care.
Sources
- Licence, capacity: New York State Department of Health, Adult Care Facilities: general information and bed certifications (health.data.ny.gov), downloaded October 8, 2026.
- Bed certifications: Adult Care Facility bed certifications, health.data.ny.gov. Inspections and enforcement: NYS Health Profiles, read October 9, 2026.
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