Amy Silva-Magalhaes Named to Long Island Business News’ 2025 Healthcare Influencers List
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RONKONKOMA, NY, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Amy Silva-Magalhaes, Chief Operating Officer of The Bristal Assisted Living, has been named to Long Island Business News’ 2025 Healthcare Influencers List, recognizing her leadership and contributions to the evolving healthcare and senior living landscape on Long Island.
Silva-Magalhaes oversees operations across the organization’s 26 senior living communities, bringing extensive experience in senior care, healthcare administration, and hospitality to her role. Her leadership is centered on creating resident-focused environments where personalized care, meaningful connections, and high-quality experiences remain at the forefront.
One example of Silva-Magalhaes’ focus on innovation and resident wellness is the launch of BrainFit Gym™, an evidence-based cognitive fitness program that combines brain health technology with structured cognitive wellness programming. The program is being implemented across all 26 communities of The Bristal.
Silva-Magalhaes’ leadership approach is also informed by her extensive hospitality background, including experience with Hilton, Marriott, and Starwood. That experience has helped shape her service-driven philosophy at The Bristal, where she emphasizes communication, team development, engagement, and exceptional resident experiences.
In addition to her recognition as a Long Island Business News Healthcare Influencer, Silva-Magalhaes has been recognized as a Senior Housing News Executive to Watch 2025, named to Schneps Media’s 2025 Long Island Press Power List, and selected as a Crain’s New York Business Notable Leader in Health Care for 2026.
For more than 25 years, The Bristal Assisted Living has served seniors and their families across the tri-state area. With 26 communities in Nassau County, Suffolk County, Westchester County, New Jersey, and Manhattan, The Bristal offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care, with a focus on personalized care, wellness, and exceptional resident experiences.
The Bristal has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® since 2025 and earned a Market Leading designation from Mployer, recognizing its commitment to competitive employee benefits and workplace culture.