The Bristal Assisted Living at North Hills sits on South Service Road in North Hills, NY, and offers support for adults aged 55 and over looking for independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The place has a mix of apartment styles like friendship suites, studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom units, all with kitchenettes and private bathrooms, and a mid-rise building provides 24-hour security and emergency response systems in every apartment, staff always stand ready to help. Residents get three meals daily in a country club-style dining room, and lunches and dinners bring choices like chicken, beef, fish, salad, or fruit platter. An onsite chef and meal planners tend to food quality, and all utilities are part of the rent.
The Bristal runs a busy calendar of programs and activities, including bingo, billiards, movie nights at the theater, a creative arts studio, and group fitness classes. Weekly religious services, both onsite and offsite, are planned. There's a daily housekeeping service and weekly linen laundry, and a salon and beautician services are right in the building. Outdoors, anyone can walk the patios or take a swim in the pool, play bocce, or use the putting green. Small pets are welcome, if cared for properly. There's easy access to transportation with shuttles for shopping, appointments, and outings to museums or parks, plus resident parking for those who drive, and outdoor smoking's allowed in set areas.
Residents who need care can get help with bathing, dressing, moving from bed to wheelchair, and medication management, and care adapts to personal needs as people age. The special Reflections program takes care of those living with memory loss, using secured spaces, alarm bracelets for wandering risks, and trained staff who handle dementia-related behaviors while encouraging movement and socializing. The community will support residents who remember to manage their own incontinence and help remind others when needed. Hospice services are available for those who need them, and the campus supports aging in place so residents can stay as care needs change.
There's a focus on keeping the community lively and supportive, with organized cultural events, professional entertainment, and a friendly staff. The management encourages a sense of independence, comfort, and well-being while helping residents engage in daily life and build personal connections. The Bristal has received local awards for senior living, and its staff works to keep people safe, active, and feeling at home. Assisted living rooms range in price, with studios starting at $5,400 per month, semi-private at $4,200, one-bedroom at $6,600, and two-bedroom units at $7,200, plus additional care and community fees that depend on a resident's support needs. The community accepts private pay, social security, veteran's benefits, and commercial insurance.
