Outstanding Individuals Create Outstanding Communities
We are true believers that outstanding individuals create outstanding communities. Our team of dedicated, amazing professionals are working tirelessly to provide the best care possible to residents. We are especially grateful for the residents and families, as well as the community at large who have taken the time to recognize the important work they do. From staff meals and tokens of appreciation being sent in to thoughtful messages sent through our Connections Corner page, it has provided some much-needed joy to everyone caring for residents each day! See just how grateful we all are for the incredible staff at The Bristal:
Shaniqua Hayes started with The Bristal Assisted Living as a Resident Service Aide over 20 years ago and worked her way up to becoming the Director of Wellness at The Bristal at Lake Success. Hear more from Shaniqua about her incredible journey!
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Team members from The Bristal take Halloween very seriously🎃 Here are our favorite team member Halloween costumes from this year’s celebrations!
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Mangiamo! Residents from The Bristal at Wayne were treated to a wonderful Italian Dinner Night. Chef Frank did an incredible job working the pasta station and cooking gourmet Italian food for everyone to enjoy!
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Staff appreciation celebrations continue at The Bristal! From friendly competitions like kite decorating contests and corn hole tournaments to BBQs and decades themed parties, Staff Appreciation Week is an opportunity to shower team members with the love and appreciation they deserve.
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National Country Music Day provided the perfect opportunity for residents and team members to wear their favorite cowboy hats and boots! It was a fun-filled day that included karaoke, snacks, and posing for pictures together.
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Staff Appreciation Week at The Bristal at East Meadow was carnival-themed this year and filled with lots of fun activities. Team members were encouraged to dress up according to different theme days while participating in a scavenger hunt, BBQ with live entertainment, and enjoying ice cream from Mr. Softee.
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For National Caregiver Day, residents at The Bristal at White Plains and The Bristal at Jericho wrote notes expressing their appreciation for team members and the care and support they provide daily.
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Team members at The Bristal at Lake Grove engaged in some friendly competition this holiday season. Each department created a gingerbread house for a community-wide contest. Residents had the difficult task of selecting the winner. Great job by all!⠀
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We're making a difference in the lives of homeless pets this holiday season. Many of our communities held a drive encouraging donations for pets in need, and in return, anyone that donated received a special holiday treat as our way of saying "Thanks For Giving!"
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🎃Our third annual pumpkin decorating contest at The Bristal at Lake Grove was a success! All departments were given a pumpkin to carve and decorate. We were so impressed by everyone's creativity. Residents casted their vote — the winner was Cinderella made by the Wellness team! #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #outstandingindividuals #lakegrove
Today is National Make a Difference Day and we are shining a spotlight on Debbie P. and Jessica K., from The Bristal at East Northport's dining team, who have been collecting donations to support local soup kitchens and churches for the holidays. The Bristal is proud to have such dedicated and caring team members — thanks for all you do! #thebristalassistedliving #eastnorthport #outstandingindividuals
We are wrapping up our celebration on National Assisted Living Week with a focus on caring. We are proud to shine a spotlight on Andrea, a Resident Services Aide at The Bristal at Englewood and Marty, a resident at The Bristal at Wayne. Andrea feels being a caregiver is a rewarding experience. She is truly passionate about making sure residents are always satisfied and happy. Marty, a talented musician, plays the piano every Sunday evening for his fellow residents. He loves taking requests and making everyone in the community smile. #NALW #NationalAssistedLivingWeek #TheBristalAssistedLiving #StayingActive #OutstandingIndividuals
As we continue to celebrate National Assisted Living Week, today we are focusing on community.
We are proud to highlight Betty, a resident at The Bristal at Lynbrook and Ruth, a member of our dining services team at The Bristal at Waldwick. Betty is the leader of a monthly discussion group called "Betty's Blog." Each month she chooses a topic, interviews residents, and prepares talking points to help guide the conversation. Ruth contributes in numerous ways to the Waldwick community. In addition to always making our residents happy, she donates supplies and shares her crafting talents — like handmade tie-dye tissue paper flowers that she hand-delivered on Mother's Day. #NALW #NationalAssistedLivingWeek #TheBristalAssistedLiving #StayingActive #OutstandingIndividuals
We are continuing to celebrate National Assisted Living Week. Today, we are focusing on compassion and we are proud to highlight Beulah, a resident at The Bristal at Jericho and Angela, a Recreation Assistant at The Bristal at Englewood.
Beulah “Bea” has a heart for new residents and a desire to make sure everyone feels like they belong. She is a member of the ‘Welcoming Committee’ and a friendly face that helps new residents feel at ease. Angela, also known as Angie, finds working with residents who have memory loss an extremely rewarding experience. Her passion is developing activities that are enriching and engaging for residents. #NALW #NationalAssistedLivingWeek #TheBristalAssistedLiving #StayingActive #OutstandingIndividuals
It’s officially National Assisted Living Week! Each year in September, we celebrate National Assisted Living Week, giving us the opportunity to recognize the hard work and dedication of our team members, as well as highlight how assisted living enriches the lives of residents and their families. This year’s theme – Compassion, Community, Caring – couldn’t be more fitting. We are proud to highlight some of our residents and team members who make each community of The Bristal a truly special place to be. #NALW #NationalAssistedLivingWeek #TheBristalAssistedLiving #StayingActive #OutstandingIndividuals
Aloha from The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake! 🌸
Their team celebrated Staff Appreciation Week with a Hawaiian theme that included various games from scavenger hunts, seated volleyball and musical chairs. The highlights were definitely the pie eating contest and the dunk tank! Check the pictures out here - and thank you to the team in Woodcliff Lake for all you do! #thebristalassistedliving #woodclifflake #outstandingindividuals #staffappreciationweek
We continue our Staff Appreciation Week festivities — this week The Bristal at Jericho celebrated with a Viva Las Vegas theme! Thank you to the team in Jericho for all that you do - we really hit the 'jackpot' with you! #thebristalassistedliving #outstandingindividuals #jericho #staffappreciationweek
The team at The Bristal at Westbury kicked off their staff week with a Caribbean Cruise Ship theme. Employees participated in daily games such as a scavenger hunt, an egg race, limbo, karaoke, water pong, musical chairs and more! Plus, all staff had the chance to spin the wheel and enter to win a cash price. Thank you to the team in Westbury for all that you do! #thebristalassistedliving #outstandingindividuals #westbury #staffappreciationweek
This year, Staff Appreciation Week sure was rockin' at The Bristal at Lake Grove. Just as we do every year, we spent the week honoring all the amazing and hardworking staff who go above and beyond for our residents. What better way to celebrate these superstars than with a "Rockstar" theme! Team members were given donuts courtesy of @glennwaynebakery, a visit from @mrsofteetruck, a Rockstar themed BBQ with live entertainment and more! Thank you to the team in Lake Grove for all that you do! #thebristalassistedliving #outstandingindividuals #lakegrove #staffappreciationweek
Today on Waitstaff Appreciation Day, we want to send a special thank you to the dining room team members across all of The Bristal communities. Here are just two team members expressing why they love working for The Bristal. We are grateful to have such dedicated people serving our residents daily! #thebristalassistedliving #wayne #woodclifflake #outstandingindividuals #stayingactive #dining
Yesterday, residents in all of our communities enjoyed a special day celebrating Mother’s Day. From beautiful photo displays, a corsage making class, brunches on the patios, special visits from family members; every community made sure this day was extra memorable. We would especially like to thank the Directors of Recreation and all of the team members at The Bristal for always going above and beyond for our residents. #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #outstandingindividuals
In recognition of National Nurses Day, we are proud to celebrate the incredible individuals who dedicate their careers to caring for others, including our own Erika Bentley-Ammonds and Melissa Marino. The health and wellness of residents is always our top priority and we are grateful for their expertise and leadership. When asked why they love being nurses, here's what they shared:
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Today, on Employee Appreciation Day, we say thank you to all members of The Bristal Super Staff! We are true believers that outstanding individuals create outstanding communities, and recognize that our employees are a huge part of what makes The Bristal so special. Today, and every day, we appreciate you!⠀
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This week in East Meadow, we celebrated Patricia's 20th anniversary as an employee of The Bristal! Better known as Pat, she began her career with The Bristal as a Resident Services Aide, working her way up to her current position as a Resident Services Shift Supervisor in Reflections. She has been a valuable asset to the East Meadow team by always creating a welcoming atmosphere, mentoring new employees, and caring for the residents with such compassion. Thank you Pat, for your hard work and dedication to The Bristal family!⠀
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Residents in Sayville took some time this week to show their appreciation for The Bristal Super Staff as well! Sweet notes, crafts, and handwritten cards were among the ways they said thank you to an amazing team of employees!
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