Barton House Memory Care
Memory Care & Respite Care · Scottsdale, AZ

Barton House Memory Care

Memory Care & Respite Care · Scottsdale, AZ

Overview of Barton House Memory Care

Nestled in a serene neighborhood in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barton House Scottsdale stands as a dedicated senior living community specializing in providing personalized care and support for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. What sets Barton House Scottsdale apart is its compassionate and experienced staff, specially trained in dementia care. With a focus on building meaningful relationships, the staff at Barton House Scottsdale takes the time to understand each resident’s unique needs, preferences, and abilities. This personalized approach ensures that residents receive the care and support that best suits them.

At Barton House Scottsdale, residents find more than just a place to live; they discover a homelike environment designed with their well-being in mind. Spacious private rooms offer a retreat for residents, while cozy common areas foster a sense of community and warmth. The secure outdoor courtyard provides a tranquil space where residents can enjoy the fresh air and connect with nature. Engaging activities and programs at Barton House Scottsdale are thoughtfully designed to stimulate the mind, invigorate the body, and uplift the spirit of residents.

Bed community size
20-bed community Rank #231 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 231st out of 521 homes in Arizona for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arizona facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
27 years in operation Rank #50 / 547Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th out of 547 homes in Arizona for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Arizona facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 71 / 100 Rank #41 / 777Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 41st out of 777 homes in Arizona for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Arizona facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Awards

Best in Senior Living Award

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
IssuanceJune 7, 2021
License NumberAL11866C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Barton House Memory Care is administered by Christopher J Coulter.

OwnerNov Scottsdale LLC

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactCraig Boudreau (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Specific ProgramsAlzheimer’s Care, Activities of Daily Living Assistance, Individualized Attention, Senior Healthcare Services, Enriching Physical and Mental Activities

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Inspection History

In Arizona, the Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing performs regular onsite inspections and investigates complaints for all licensed residential and nursing facilities.

We don't publish a score for assisted living residences with fewer than three inspections on record. This would unfairly reward providers with limited inspection history or those that have not been operating long enough to be cited.

Inspection score unavailable

Not enough inspection history to generate a score.

Average score for Arizona assisted living residences: B- 82/100

Inspection score not available. Not enough inspection history to score against the Arizona benchmark.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arizona state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. AZ average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (39% above)
• Enforcement actions (122% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (44% below)
• Total complaints (67% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 59 This facility has 44% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (5 vs. AZ avg 9).↓ 44% better Rank #114 / 399 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 114th out of 399 homes in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.51.8 This facility has 39% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2.5 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 39% worse Rank #226 / 399 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 226th out of 399 homes in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Enforcement actions Info Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management. 20.9 This facility has 122% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 122% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 25 This facility has had 60% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (2 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 26 This facility has 67% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 67% better Rank #268 / 486 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 268th out of 486 homes in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 486 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio

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Building Type: Single-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Barton House Memory Care

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Places of interest near Barton House Memory Care

Address 6.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Scottsdale's city center to Barton House Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.7 miles to nearest hospital (HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center)

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Compare Memory Care around Scottsdale

Info below is compiled from the AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Brookdale North Scottsdale
MC
AL
Scottsdale (Paradise Valley Village)
200
Facility 200
AZ AVG 54
Rank #17 / 521
Yes
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 38
Rank #106 / 777
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
AZ AVG 12
Rank #137 / 547
-Shawn M Halla-Galle
67
Facility 67
AZ AVG 82
Rank #256 / 300
13
29
Facility 29
AZ AVG 9
Rank #355 / 399
2.2
Facility 2.2
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #204 / 399
Pueblo Norte Senior Living Community
MC
AL
IL
Scottsdale (Scottsdale Pueblo Norte)
60
Facility 60
AZ AVG 54
Rank #189 / 521
Yes
74
Facility 74
AZ AVG 38
Rank #28 / 777
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 12
Rank #123 / 547
-Dawn R Larrarte-2
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 9
Rank #89 / 399
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #172 / 399
Vi at Grayhawk
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Scottsdale (Grayhawk)
36
Facility 36
AZ AVG 54
Rank #223 / 521
Yes
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 38
Rank #707 / 777
-
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 12
Rank #45 / 547
A+-
87
Facility 87
AZ AVG 82
Rank #104 / 300
4
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 9
Rank #182 / 399
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #172 / 399
Vi at Silverstone
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Scottsdale (North Scottsdale)
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 54
Rank #230 / 521
Yes
43
Facility 43
AZ AVG 38
Rank #331 / 777
Villa / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 12
Rank #171 / 547
-Andrew Quinn
88
Facility 88
AZ AVG 82
Rank #87 / 300
6
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 9
Rank #241 / 399
1.8
Facility 1.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #158 / 399
Barton House Memory Care
MC
RC
Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale)
20
Facility 20
AZ AVG 54
Rank #231 / 521
No
71
Facility 71
AZ AVG 38
Rank #41 / 777
Studio
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 12
Rank #50 / 547
A+Christopher J Coulter
-
Facility -
AZ AVG 82
Rank #117 / 300
2
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 9
Rank #114 / 399
2.5
Facility 2.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #226 / 399

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Arizona

Barton House Memory Care is located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.

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Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Age 65+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AZ

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Nursing home care Medical services Transportation (10 trips/month)

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+
General Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
AZ

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.
AZ

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+
General Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,645/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AZ

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

Age
General Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
AZ

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.
Income Limits Above Medicaid threshold but low-income ~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region
Asset Limits Not specified; income-driven eligibility.
AZ

Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Personal care (limited hours) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Frequently Asked Questions about Barton House Memory Care

What neighborhood is Barton House Memory Care in?

Barton House Memory Care is in the Central Scottsdale neighborhood of Scottsdale.

Who is the owner of Barton House Memory Care?

Barton House Memory Care is legally operated by Nov Scottsdale LLC, and administered by Christopher J Coulter.

Is Barton House Memory Care in a walkable area?

Barton House Memory Care has a walk score of 71. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Barton House Memory Care?

According to AZ state health department records, Barton House Memory Care's license number is AL11866C.

How long has Barton House Memory Care been in business?

Barton House Memory Care has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Barton House Memory Care?

No, Barton House Memory Care has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Barton House Memory Care?

Christopher J Coulter is the administrator of Barton House Memory Care.

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