The Bristal at Holtsville

Just west of North Ocean Avenue in central Suffolk County; independent lifestyle, assisted living and Reflections memory care.

Proximity to the Long Island Expressway corridor is highlighted by the operator.

Small pets are welcome at Bristal communities, provided residents can independently care for them.

Short answer

The Bristal at Holtsville is an assisted living provider at 5535 Express Drive North, Holtsville, 11742, in Suffolk County.

Location and contact

Community	The Bristal at Holtsville
Care type	Assisted Living
Address	5535 Express Drive North, Holtsville, 11742
County	Suffolk County
Website	Official site

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Holtsville in context

Huntington Hospital (Northwell) sits in the hub itself, and the LIRR Port Jefferson Branch gives car-free access for visiting family. Housing ranges from waterfront estates in Lloyd Harbor to modest ranches in Huntington Station, so the senior-care market spans private-pay concierge care to Medicaid-reliant placements within a few miles of each other.

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The Bristal at Jericho — Jericho
The Bristal at Lake Success — Lake Success
The Bristal at Lynbrook — Lynbrook

Listing details verified 2026-07-29 against the provider's own published information. We are not affiliated with this community and do not represent it. Details change — confirm directly before making a decision.

Questions families ask

How much spending money is a Medicaid nursing home resident allowed to keep each month in New York?

New York's Nursing Home Resident Personal Needs Allowance is $50 per month - the amount a Medicaid-funded nursing home resident is permitted to keep from their own income for personal expenses, with the rest going toward the cost of their care. According to the NY State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), this figure has been unchanged since the 1980s, and NYSOFA notes that 33 other states currently pay a higher PNA, ranging from $52 to $200.

What is the MLTC special income standard for Long Island and why does it matter for Medicaid home care?

The special income standard for housing expenses, available to certain individuals enrolled in a Managed Long Term Care plan, varies by NYSDOH region - for the Long Island region specifically, it is $1,701.00. This regional figure is higher than most upstate regions (for comparison, the Central New York region's is $426 and the Western region's is $341), reflecting Long Island's higher housing costs, and remains in effect until updated federal poverty levels are published.

How much does assisted living cost in New York State?

According to CareScout's 2025 Cost of Care Survey, the median cost of an assisted living community (private one-bedroom) in New York State is $225 per day, or about $7,110 per month and $85,320 per year. This is a statewide median - CareScout's published state-level data tables do not break out a separate Long Island or metro New York figure.

Location and contact

Holtsville in context

Other assisted living options near Holtsville

Questions families ask

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