The Bristal Assisted Living At East Meadow

April 2019 we joined the Bristal East Meadow community. It is hard to believe it's been over a year already. After 57 years of my parent living in a private home - it's the best thing that has happened to our family! The staff is first and foremost caring and compassionate - from Community Services, to Wellness to Facility Maintenance - it's a lovely atmosphere to socialize, be culturally and mentally stimulated - and the food is great too! Of course March 2020 and COVID19 changed the norm at The Bristal - the residents have been carefully cared for, kept safe in their apartments and as best the staff can - 'entertained' following CDC rules. It's been difficult not seeing our family in person, but through virtual visits, as well as waving through windows and window screen visits, we have been able to stay close and connected and safe. We get daily emails with COVID19 updates and the staff, including the Director is responsive to questions. THANK YOU to The Bristal East Meadow for all you did to welcome us last year, and for your current efforts to keep all the residents and your staff as safe as possible.

The Bristal (East Meadow) provided years of outstanding support and cheerful assistance to two of our beloved family members: my mother-in-law and more recently, my mother. The staff throughout the facility has been outstanding, and when our parents transitioned to the Reflections memory unit, they were cared for by personnel who were attentive, gentle, and professional in every respect. We are grateful for the assistance provided by each and all of those dedicated individuals.

My 92 year-old uncle has been living at the Bristal at East Meadow for the last seven years. To say the staff has become like family is an understatement. My uncle never married and has no children of his own, so I and my family look after him and knowing he is living with his Bristal family certainly puts our minds and hearts at ease because we know he is receiving the best care possible. I always tell him that God willing I get to live to the age of 92, I hope I can live at the Bristal of East Meadow someday too!

The Bristal is an excellent facility. The place is always clean and well-maintained, and the staff are friendly, helpful, and attentive to the residents. We brought my mother there several months ago and each time I visit her in memory care, I feel very confident and assured that she is in the right place and the best place for her.