Is The Bristal at Holtsville licensed?

New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 700-S-309, enriched housing program, since September 1, 2016 (state data as of October 8, 2026).

How many residents can The Bristal at Holtsville care for?

Its licence is for 166 residents.

Has The Bristal at Holtsville had violations?

3 violations from 8 inspections from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026, per the New York State Department of Health.

Does The Bristal at Holtsville offer memory care?

Its operating certificate includes 40 special needs assisted living (SNALR) beds, the New York certifications for dementia care.

The Bristal at Holtsville, Holtsville NY: Inspections

The record in brief

The Bristal at Holtsville is an enriched housing program, one of the two kinds of adult care facility New York licenses, with 166 beds on its operating certificate, including 166 ALR, 50 EALR, 40 SNALR, 14 Day care.

Between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2026 the Department of Health cited 3 violations from 8 inspections; the latest report was issued on February 27, 2026.

The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator in that period.

On the state's assisted living quality page it has 0 food and dining violations at its latest recertification survey and an average of 44 direct care staff (2025, reported by the residence).

State inspections

The Department of Health's own summary: "A total of 3 violations resulted from 8 inspections of this facility from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026, including 5 inspections resulting in no violations."

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February 27, 2026Relicensure Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Under Review

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Environmental standards
18 NYCRR 488.11 (e) (9)

May 15, 2025Complaint Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved

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Disaster and emergency procedures
18 NYCRR 488.12 (b)

May 2, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required

February 29, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required

November 14, 2023Complaint Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved

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Resident protections
18 NYCRR 488.5 (c) (7) (vi)

September 8, 2023Relicensure Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required

December 9, 2022Other Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required

November 16, 2022Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required

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

0food and dining violations at the latest recertification survey

44direct care staff, 2025 average (reported weekly by the residence)

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)	166	September 2016
Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR)	50	September 2016
Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR)	40	September 2016
Adult day care	14	December 2023

The Bristal at Holtsville 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

The residence's own website, read on October 8, 2026, says: "Rates for The Bristal at Holtsville start at $5,400 per month for a friendship suite*"

Source: thebristal.com/collection/holtsville/. Rates change; New York requires the residence to state its current rates in the residency agreement.

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 Farmingville LLC.

Other assisted living nearby

Braemar Living at Medford
Medford, 1.0 mi · 200 residents · 3 violations
Sunrise of Holbrook
Holbrook, 2.8 mi · 109 residents · 0 violations
All American Assisted Living at Coram
Coram, 3.3 mi · 112 residents · 23 violations
Sachem Adult Home
Holbrook, 3.4 mi · 46 residents · 17 violations
McPeak's Adult Home
Patchogue, 3.5 mi · 51 residents · 19 violations
Atria Patchogue
Patchogue, 4.1 mi · 146 residents · 20 violations

Nursing homes nearby

For care beyond what assisted living provides. Each has a federal inspection record on this site.

Island Nursing and Rehab Center
Holtsville, under 1 mi · 4 of 5 CMS stars
Medford Multicare Center for Living
Medford, 2.1 mi · 2 of 5 CMS stars
Swan Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation
Patchogue, 4.1 mi · 2 of 5 CMS stars
Brookhaven Health Care Facility, LLC
East Patchogue, 4.1 mi · 4 of 5 CMS stars
Sayville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Sayville, 4.6 mi · 5 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 Holtsville licensed?: New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 700-S-309, enriched housing program, since September 1, 2016 (state data as of October 8, 2026).
How many residents can The Bristal at Holtsville care for?: Its licence is for 166 residents.
Has The Bristal at Holtsville had violations?: 3 violations from 8 inspections from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026, per the New York State Department of Health.
Does The Bristal at Holtsville offer memory care?: Its operating certificate includes 40 special needs assisted living (SNALR) beds, the New York certifications for dementia care.

Sources

Licence and 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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