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A Better Choice Assisted Living, LLC
Nestled in Scottsdale, Arizona, A Better Choice Assisted Living offers a nurturing environment where seniors receive personalized care, assistance with daily activities, and a sense of belonging. Residents experience daily joy, with their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs addressed with utmost dignity and respect.
With caregivers available 24/7, residents enjoy support whenever needed and essential services like meals, laundry, and housekeeping. The community prioritizes creating a familial assisted living atmosphere, ensuring residents feel cherished and valued. A Better Choice Assisted Living is an excellent senior living facility that will fulfill and surpass expectations.
Community insights.
About this community
A Better Choice Assisted Living, LLC is administered by Maria De Jesus Martinez.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Inspection Scorecard
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.
• Deficiencies per inspection (18% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (73% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 3 | 11 | This facility has 73% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 11).↓ 73% better Rank #152 / 486 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 152nd out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 486 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 3.0 | 2.55 | This facility has 18% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 2.55).↑ 18% worse Rank #343 / 486 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 343rd out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 486 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Enforcement actions
| 0 | 0.9 | This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
| 1 | 5 | This facility has had 80% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (1 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 80% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Places of interest near A Better Choice Assisted Living, LLC
8.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Scottsdale's city center to A Better Choice Assisted Living, LLC's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Atria Park of Sierra Pointe | AL IL RC | Scottsdale (Sierra Pointe) | 250
Facility
250
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#4 / 487 | Yes |
73
Facility
73
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#32 / 740 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#187 / 529 | B- | Stephani M Acuna | 1 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 489 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#89 / 486 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#162 / 486 |
| The Ranch Estates at Scottsdale | AL IL RC | Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale) | 137
Facility
137
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#46 / 487 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#126 / 740 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#36 / 529 | A+ | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 489 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 486 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 486 |
| Sunrise of Scottsdale | AL MC RC | Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale) | 110
Facility
110
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#93 / 487 | Yes |
73
Facility
73
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#32 / 740 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 19
Facility
19
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#97 / 529 | - | Erik G Thompson | 7 | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#419 / 489 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#202 / 486 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#134 / 486 |
| The Springs of Scottsdale | AL IL | Scottsdale (South Scottsdale) | 56
Facility
56
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#166 / 487 | No |
63
Facility
63
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#112 / 740 | Studio / 1 Bed | 21
Facility
21
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#84 / 529 | A+ | Terri L Stapleton | 4 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 489 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#89 / 486 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#96 / 486 |
| A Better Choice Assisted Living, LLC | AL MC | Scottsdale (Aztec Corridor) | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#381 / 487 | Yes |
69
Facility
69
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#58 / 740 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#415 / 529 | - | Maria De Jesus Martinez | 1 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 489 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#152 / 486 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#343 / 486 |
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona
A Better Choice Assisted Living, LLC is located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Frequently Asked Questions about A Better Choice Assisted Living, LLC
What neighborhood is A Better Choice Assisted Living, LLC in?
A Better Choice Assisted Living, LLC is in the Aztec Corridor neighborhood of Scottsdale.
Is A Better Choice Assisted Living, LLC in a walkable area?
A Better Choice Assisted Living, LLC has a walk score of 69. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of A Better Choice Assisted Living, LLC?
According to AZ state health department records, A Better Choice Assisted Living, LLC's license number is AL12565H.
How long has A Better Choice Assisted Living, LLC been in business?
A Better Choice Assisted Living, LLC has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at A Better Choice Assisted Living, LLC?
Yes, A Better Choice Assisted Living, LLC allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of A Better Choice Assisted Living, LLC?
Maria De Jesus Martinez is the administrator of A Better Choice Assisted Living, LLC.
How many beds does A Better Choice Assisted Living, LLC have?
A Better Choice Assisted Living, LLC has 8 beds.
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