Best of Europe
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Cottonwood, AZ
Best of Europe
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Cottonwood, AZ
Located in the heart of the Verde Valley, Best of Europe is a stellar assisted living community for residents who are looking for a community that truly feels like home. With its family atmosphere and accommodation of no more than ten residents, the community fosters a warm and welcoming environment where residents can socialize yet enjoy plenty of privacy and focused attention.
With 24-hour care from certified caregivers and various recreational activities and games, the Best of Europe takes care of the well-being of its residents and encourages them to forge meaningful connections and stimulate their minds. The community also takes pride in preparing delicious home-cooked meals with a touch of European flair – tailored to each resident’s specific nutritional needs and preferences. Best of Europe also offers full assistance with all activities of daily living and daily housekeeping to ensure that residents can focus solely on living their best lives while owners and managers stay close to the residents to make sure that they feel safe, happy, and contented.
10-bed community Rank #237 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 237th out of 521 homes we track 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.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.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.
22 years in operation Rank #84 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 84th out of 548 homes we track 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.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.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: 56 / 100 Rank #189 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 189th out of 775 homes we track 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusActive
IssuanceMay 4, 2004
ExpirationMarch 31, 2027
License NumberAL4862H
QualificationHealth Care
Best of Europe is administered by David Steele.
OwnerBest Of Europe Adult Home Care, L.l.c
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactRITA MORALES (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)
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 Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Arizona assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Arizona assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
9 points above the Arizona average for assisted living residences (82/100)
Rank #70 / 290 in Arizona Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 70th out of 290 homes we track in Arizona for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Arizona average among 290 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 91 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 9 points above the Arizona average for assisted living residences (82/100)
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.
Overall vs. AZ average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (11% above)
• Enforcement actions (11% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (33% below)
• Total complaints (83% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (11% above)
• Enforcement actions (11% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (33% below)
• Total complaints (83% below)
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 9 | This facility has 33% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (6 vs. AZ avg 9).↓ 33% better Rank #137 / 400 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 137th out of 400 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 400 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
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.0 | 1.8 | This facility has 11% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 11% worse Rank #173 / 400 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 173rd out of 400 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 400 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
Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.
| 1 | 0.9 | This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 3 | 5 | This facility has had 40% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (3 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% fewer |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 1 | 6 | This facility has 83% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 83% better Rank #178 / 486 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 178th out of 486 homes we track 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. 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. |
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
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0.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Cottonwood's city center to Best of Europe's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.45 miles to nearest hospital (Valley Medical Center)
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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Arizona score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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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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| Yuma Senior Living | AL IL MC RC | Yuma | 202
Facility
202
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#16 / 521 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#7 / 775 | Private / Semi-Private / 1 Bed Suite | 9
Facility
9
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#254 / 548 | A+ | Deborah N Hall | 91
Facility
91
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#70 / 290 | 7 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#350 / 486 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#65 / 400 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#17 / 400 |
| Legacy Rehab & Care Center | AL MC NH RC SNF | Bullhead City | 120
Facility
120
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#82 / 521 | No | - | - | 21
Facility
21
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#92 / 548 | A+ | Haley Basurto | - | 8 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#423 / 486 | 11
Facility
11
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#242 / 400 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#133 / 400 |
| Sunrise at River Road | AL MC | Tucson (Foothills Heights) | 110
Facility
110
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#114 / 521 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#265 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 18
Facility
18
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#124 / 548 | A+ | Corrinne Quezada | 100
Facility
100
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#1 / 290 | 7 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#350 / 486 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#65 / 400 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#17 / 400 |
| Grandview Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center | AL IL MC NH SNF | Sun City West | 72
Facility
72
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#170 / 521 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#344 / 775 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | Cherie Keating | - | - | - | - | - |
| Best of Europe | AL MC | Cottonwood (Vista Del Sol Mobile Home Park) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#237 / 521 | No |
56
Facility
56
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#189 / 775 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 22
Facility
22
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#84 / 548 | A+ | David Steele | 91
Facility
91
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#70 / 290 | 3 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#178 / 486 | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#137 / 400 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#173 / 400 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Best of Europe
What neighborhood is Best of Europe in?
Best of Europe is in the Vista Del Sol Mobile Home Park neighborhood of Cottonwood.
Who is the owner of Best of Europe?
Best of Europe is legally operated by Best Of Europe Adult Home Care, L.l.c., and administered by David Steele.
Is Best of Europe in a walkable area?
Best of Europe has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Best of Europe?
According to AZ state health department records, Best of Europe's license number is AL4862H.
When does Best of Europe's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Best of Europe's license expires on March 31, 2027.
How long has Best of Europe been in business?
Best of Europe has been operating for approximately 22 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Best of Europe?
No, Best of Europe has a no-pet policy.
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