The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue sits in a high-rise building on First Avenue, offering apartment-style living with studios and one-bedroom options, some as large as 650 square feet, all with heating, air conditioning, and electricity included. Residents get daily housekeeping, weekly linen service, and help with personal laundry if they need it, and there's scheduled maintenance for both apartments and the grounds. The staff are skilled and present around the clock, providing support with bathing, dressing, reminders, medication management, and more. Licensed by the State Department of Health, this place offers independent living, assisted living, and specialized memory care. The team uses the Foresite Predictive Health and Fall Management System, which uses sensors and predictive analytics to monitor health changes and prevent falls. The secure Reflections memory care program helps those with Alzheimer's or dementia, while the Inspirations program supports residents with early-stage memory loss.
Residents can expect visiting doctors, physical therapists, eye doctors, and cardiologists once or twice a week. They can use a fitness center with physical training, get a free physical therapy screening, and enjoy spaces like a beauty salon, bistro, clubhouse, lounge areas with fireplaces, and gardens on the roof and courtyard below. Pets are welcome as long as residents can care for them. Three meals a day are served in a country club-style dining room with white tablecloths, blue chairs, and gold chandeliers, and refreshments are available in the bistro any time. There's a private dining room for family gatherings, plus arts and crafts studios and a cinema. Common areas include a community room with a pool table, library, and activity center.
Those living here can join organized social activities, cultural programs, and live entertainment, as well as pitch in with The Bristal Helping Hands community service and participate in The Bristal Better U educational initiative made with Hofstra University. Daily schedules list things to do, and transportation is available for trips to stores, parks, concerts, and museums. The building has a modern style, with large windows, elegant seating in the lobby, and a friendly, comfortable feel. Residents use an emergency response system in each apartment and are covered by 24-hour security. The focus remains on personal care, comfort, and promoting independence, with care plans tailored to each person's needs.
