Is The Bristal at Lake Grove licensed?

New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 700-S-311, enriched housing program, since February 13, 2015 (state data as of October 8, 2026).

How many residents can The Bristal at Lake Grove care for?

Its licence is for 155 residents.

Has The Bristal at Lake Grove had violations?

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

Does The Bristal at Lake Grove offer memory care?

Its operating certificate includes 64 special needs assisted living (SNALR) beds, the New York certifications for dementia care.

The Bristal at Lake Grove, Lake Grove NY: Inspections

The record in brief

The Bristal at Lake Grove is an enriched housing program, one of the two kinds of adult care facility New York licenses, with 155 beds on its operating certificate, including 155 ALR, 75 EALR, 64 SNALR.

Between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2026 the Department of Health cited 6 violations from 8 inspections; the latest report was issued on January 9, 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 71 direct care staff (2025, reported by the residence).

State inspections

The Department of Health's own summary: "A total of 6 violations resulted from 8 inspections of this facility from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026, including 4 inspections resulting in no violations."

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January 9, 2026Relicensure Survey · 3 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved

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Resident services
18 NYCRR 488.7 (d) (3)
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Environmental standards
18 NYCRR 488.11 (e) (9)
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Environmental standards
18 NYCRR 488.11 (g) (14)

August 12, 2025Complaint Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved

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Resident services
18 NYCRR 488.7 (d) (3)

March 25, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required

January 23, 2025Complaint Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved

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Resident protections
18 NYCRR 488.5 (a) (3) (i) (a-d)

November 13, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required

July 25, 2023Relicensure Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required

July 1, 2022Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required

June 3, 2022Complaint Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved

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

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

71direct 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)	155	February 2015
Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR)	75	February 2015
Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR)	64	February 2015

The Bristal at Lake Grove 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 Department of Health had not posted a Consumer Summary with starting rent for The Bristal at Lake Grove when we read its quality page. Ask the home for its full rate sheet, including care level fees and any one-time community fee, before you sign.

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

Who runs it

Operator in the state file: Lake Grove Senior Care LLC.

Other assisted living nearby

Amber Court of Smithtown
Nesconset, 1.3 mi · 186 residents · 11 violations
Olsen Rest
Nesconset, 1.5 mi · 40 residents · 9 violations
Amber Court on the Lake LLC
Lake Ronkonkoma, 2.5 mi · 200 residents · 0 violations
Sunrise of Smithtown
Smithtown, 3.1 mi · 104 residents · 6 violations
Rodden Home
Lake Ronkonkoma, 3.2 mi · 23 residents · 5 violations
Hidden Gem Home for Adults
Lake Ronkonkoma, 3.2 mi · 18 residents · 0 violations

Nursing homes nearby

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

St. James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
St. James, 1.3 mi · 4 of 5 CMS stars
Luxor Nursing & Rehabilitation at Mills Pond
St. James, 1.3 mi · 5 of 5 CMS stars
The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at
Nesconset, 1.7 mi · 5 of 5 CMS stars
Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care
Smithtown, 2.2 mi · 2 of 5 CMS stars
Long Island State Veterans Home
Stonybrook, 3.2 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 Lake Grove licensed?: New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 700-S-311, enriched housing program, since February 13, 2015 (state data as of October 8, 2026).
How many residents can The Bristal at Lake Grove care for?: Its licence is for 155 residents.
Has The Bristal at Lake Grove had violations?: 6 violations from 8 inspections from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026, per the New York State Department of Health.
Does The Bristal at Lake Grove offer memory care?: Its operating certificate includes 64 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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