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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.
Community insights.
About this community
Barton House Memory Care is administered by Christopher J Coulter.
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.
• Enforcement actions (122% above) 4 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (55% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (2% below)
• Total complaints (67% below)
• Complaints per year (65% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 5 | 11 | This facility has 55% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (5 vs. AZ avg 11).↓ 55% better Rank #202 / 486 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 202nd 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
| 2.5 | 2.55 | This facility has 2% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2.5 vs. AZ avg 2.55).↓ 2% better Rank #313 / 486 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 313th 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
| 2 | 0.9 | This facility has 122% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 122% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
| 2 | 5 | 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
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total complaints
| 2 | 6 | This facility has 67% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 67% better Rank #273 / 489 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 273rd out of 489 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 489 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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Complaints per year
| 0.7 | 2 | This facility has 65% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.7 vs. AZ avg 2).↓ 65% better |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Barton House Memory Care
Places of interest near Barton House Memory Care
6.2 miles from city center
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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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.
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.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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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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| Sunrise of Scottsdale | MC AL 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 |
| Maravilla Scottsdale | MC AL IL | Scottsdale (North Scottsdale) | 84
Facility
84
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#134 / 487 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#506 / 740 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#158 / 529 | - | Rae L Richardson | 3 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#273 / 489 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#152 / 486 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#162 / 486 |
| Amber Creek Inn | MC AL | Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale) | 65
Facility
65
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#156 / 487 | No |
53
Facility
53
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#206 / 740 | Private Rooms | 11
Facility
11
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#201 / 529 | - | Heidi Mclester | 4 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#324 / 489 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#152 / 486 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#147 / 486 |
| Vi at Silverstone | MC AL CCRC IL NH SNF | Scottsdale (North Scottsdale) | 24
Facility
24
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#197 / 487 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#313 / 740 | Villa / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#158 / 529 | - | Andrew Quinn | 6 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#354 / 489 | 11
Facility
11
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#330 / 486 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#246 / 486 |
| Barton House Memory Care | MC RC | Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale) | 20
Facility
20
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#198 / 487 | No |
71
Facility
71
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#39 / 740 | Studio | 27
Facility
27
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#44 / 529 | A+ | Christopher J Coulter | 2 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#273 / 489 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#202 / 486 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#313 / 486 |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every AZ community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
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.
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.





