Ultimate Care Senior Living Management

I am sure I speak for my brothers too when I say I do not ever want to experience moving our Mom again. A power failure in our Mom’s home inspired the decision to finally act on the inevitable -- changing her environment and quality of life. Even with a full time caregiver living with her in her home, she was far too isolated and limited. And with a power failure, she was less safe. We had to make a change. The difficult decision was made and, four days later, so was the move. She is now a full-time resident at The Bristal in Woodcliff Lake! We are so grateful to have had the incredible supportive staff at The Bristal in our corner as we undertook this physically and emotionally draining endeavor. Our Mom is soon to be 92 years old. She is bravely and knowingly battling oncoming dementia that rears up in unexpected moments and lingers just long enough to create anxiety in a woman who craves control over her circumstances and independence in her life choices. Moving away from her home of over 50 years is no small thing. But she did it. We did it. And only because of the caring support, guidance, attention to detail, compassion and understanding of so many individuals at The Bristal in Woodcliff Lake. She is still making many adjustments -- from learning how to use the phone system to establishing a new morning routine to finding her way around the incredibly beautiful and well-maintained facility she now calls home. But, there is willing and patient support quite literally at every turn. Folks like [Names removed] have made all the difference and have been on hand to kick-start and navigate all of us but especially Mom through this transition. I am sure there will be many more names to add to the list of those she can lean on going forward. Her confidence and sense of security is already growing and only three days in, she already refers to new friends she has made among her fellow residents. We are excited for her as we know The Bristal is a place where she is not only safe, but where each new day brings the promise of joy, fun activities, and companionship, while still allowing her a sense of independence whenever she chooses to retreat to her private room. And she feels safe as she knows caring staff are only steps away and will be checking on her and looking out for her every need. So, while we don’t ever want to have to do it again, we have now joined the ranks of the many Bristal families who have shared the same sentiment: we only wish we had done it sooner!

My mom has been in the Bristal of Massapequa for 5 1/2 years.....I can't believe how fast the time has gone by....but I am so happy that she is @ the Bristal and thriving!! The staff can't do enough for the residents and they know each resident & family member by name....They have helped her to maintain some of her independence and for that & for their love and support, I am very grateful. As I have said before, I can't give her the life she had before with my dad, but this is the best life that I can give her now....thanks to The Bristal and its wonderful staff.

Staff super supportive, knowledgeable and friendly. Mom is kept active all day but if she wants some down time or nap time that is accommodated. Lots of activities. Super clean and food is good.

We visited a number of places in Northern NJ with my mom and found the Bristal to be the right size, with great staff, who all go out of their way to provide extra level of attention and care! Lots of options on activities and you can get as involved as you individually want to. Clean and perfectly appointed!

When the Bristal at Lake Success opened, I knew it was the perfect place for my mother. I had been looking at facilities for 2 years and I couldn't move my mother from her beautiful home to a one bedroom with a hallway and a dining room. All the memory care facilities I had looked at had a depressing feeling to them. The Bristal is clean, beautiful and professionally run. My mother feels like she's in a 5 -star hotel. The staff is very nice and there's a lot of space to live . I feel that my mother is well taken care of there. I can finally sleep at night!

Mom's move to the Bristal was accomplished in a very fast and relatively stress free environment. I owe all this to [Removed], who no matter how often I called or emailed her she always made time for our family. She was extremely sensitive to what we needed and went out of her way to help us. We chose the 1 bedroom at the last minute and it was available within 24 hours of our request. Mom has been living at the Bristal for 6 weeks now and is extremely happy. Everything from the food to the staff is exactly what we had hoped for. We are so pleased with our decision and know that our Mom is in the best assisted living home. I would highly recommend The Bristal at North Woodmere!

My uncle lived at the Bristal in North Hills. During that time period he became one of the most popular guys there...not because of what he did but because all of the staff gave him the attention and respect a senior deserves. "Hi [Removed], have a great day Bernie, how is uncle [Removed]"...etc. So I say thank you to everyone and who became his friend as you were all his! His niece.

My mother has memory loss. She has been at the Bristal for several months now and is well taken care of there. The staff is both friendly and professional. The facility is beautiful and, clean. The atmosphere is like a luxury hotel and there is absolutely no institutional feel at all. The staff makes a real effort to keep the residents active. Anyone gets agitated, the staff does there best to make them feel better and help them get over whatever is bothering the resident. The staff makes an effort to get residents together to establish friendships. If you have a relative with memory loss, this is the absolute best facility that I have seen. My mother is very comfortable here. I would not allow her to stay in a bad facility.

My mother moved in to The Bristal 5 weeks ago & our family couldn't be more pleased with this move. She began her journey on Oct.1 at The Bristal at North Hills living in a 2 bedroom apartment with my father in the assisted living side. Unfortunately, my mom suffered a stroke in December & my dad was hospitalized shortly after. Dad passed away in January & mom went from rehab to the memory care unit at North Hills. It was an extremely difficult time for our family. We made the decision to move her from North Hills to Lake Success as we felt our mother would benefit from a change of scenery. All her children felt the same. We also loved the fact that this facility was strictly dedicated to memory care. We definitely made the right decision. Since the move my mother's spirits couldn't be better. She's referring to some of the women as her friends, & I have the feeling that she feels like she's in a beautiful hotel. I can't say enough about the staff, the activities ...it's all been terrific. I'm also pleased that The Bristal has partnered with the Feinstein Institute/Northwell Health to do a study on dementia, that my mother is participating in. This will then avail her of other therapies (dance, strength training ). Our entire family gives The Bristal our highest praise. We feel fortunate that there is such a facility on LI that worked with this population.

I really liked The Bristol at Woodcliff Lake when I toured it. The community was very nice and all of the staff were friendly and welcoming. I would love to live here myself. I chose another community because my mother needed a higher level of care, but this was a great option.

[Removed] all the staff at the Bristal are wonderful. Mom is staying there after having suffered a stroke and we were scrambling on how to make sure she would be looked after properly while we all work. The food, activities, and entertainment are all excellent but most important of all is the dedication of the staff there who really care. Bristal of Lynbrook was the answer to our prayers!

My father moved in a few months ago and has loved it. The staff there is top notch, and friendly. He's quickly made friends with the people he sits with for meals, and has been enjoying himself. From my stand point the cost is well worth the piece of mind knowing that my dad is in a safe, friendly environment and that assistance is always available 24/7.

Making the decision that it is time to leave your home and seek assisted living options, is a major life decision. For my parents, it was a decision that needed to be made quickly due to health concerns. From the moment we entered the Bristal, my parents felt welcomed and valued. Each and every staff member we encountered was warm and genuine. A year later my parents are settled, acclimated, and enjoying their new home and community. I am very grateful to the Bristal for making this transition as smooth and positive as possible.

My loved one is still trying to adjust to the community. So far, she mentions that she doesn't really feel secured because her door doesn't lock and that there is no privacy for her. The staff and all of the rest of the personal are all really nice and attentive. The taste of the food isn't very good it could be better, the portions are also very large. One thing i really like is that they do try to accommodate her which is wonderful.

Staff fantastic and caring with tons of patience. Gorgeous Surroundings. Ongoing interesting activities. Dining room is like a hotel. Plenty of activities and events that include family.

So far our experience with The Bristal at Westbury has been a good one! It's a clean looking place, the people are friendly, and my loved ones really seem to have settled in well! They didn't get out much before, but they've been taking advantage of all the activities now that they're here! It's a nice place overall, and worth a look if you're looking into senior living in the area.

My Mom did not get there just yet, she is going tomorrow. She toured a while back and as far as I know, the staff was friendly and the facility was nice.

My wife (70) has advanced early onset Alzheimer's, but her spirits are generally good. She likes to walk and does not like to sit for long. Day Care in town was becoming difficult for the staff in a small one room facility. I found The Bristal and knew right away that this was the place for her. The Reflections (dementia) wing is a circular residential area and my wife could walk as much as she wants. She now goes to Day Care there five days a week and is always smiles on her way there and when I pick her up. It offers great flexibility on time and services. The staff at The Bristal could not be better. They all are cheerful and very, very caring. They become an extended family. They supervise many activities, so attendees never get bored. We were so pleased with the Bristal that we recommended it to my son's mother-in-law, who has Parkinson's . She lived by herself in NYC and liked the action of the City and was reluctant to make any move, but she now loves it.

Everyone, from management to the aides in the wings, has been warm, welcoming, professional, accommodating and caring. My mother had a bad experience in a memory care unit in another state. But now that I've moved her here to the Bristal, she is always upbeat and happy whenever I visit, three of four times a week. She says that she is treated with dignity and respect, that everyone is always patient and courteous, and the food is excellent. Her room is always clean, her laundry and linens are taken care of, and there is always something going on in the common room. I couldn't be more pleased.

I reached out to A Place For Mom several months ago to help choose the right path for my parents. The coordinator there has been a Godsend! Tracy recommended different avenues and followed up with me it was with her encouragement that we toured The Bristal of Westbury. About three weeks ago we moved our parents into their Assisted Living program. My father needed much persuasion to agree to this move. I can't say enough good things about the Bristal. My father already looks so much more relaxed and rested. His demeanor calmer. My mom, who has dementia is more engaged and interactive than she was at home.. The staff is wonderful and has answered every question and addressed our every need. I have 4 siblings so we have had many questions, each has been thoroughly answered. We feel so relieved to know our parents are safe and well cared for. The Bristal is clean and beautifully decorated, their apartment is perfect for them! I highly recommend The Bristal of Westbury!