Pricing ranges from
    $3,772 – 4,526/month

    Colten Adult Care

    7741 E Charter Oak Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260
    4.7 · 7 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Cozy home-like facility, attentive staff

    I placed my mom at Casa Buenavante and I'm so relieved - it's a cozy, home-like 10-resident facility with clean, secure grounds, private cute rooms and a lovely yard/patio with BBQ. The certified, attentive staff truly treat residents like family - Nati is a superstar, and Karina, Peter and Fatima provide warm, devoted full-time care with checks every two hours and a monthly house doctor. Meals are home-cooked, varied and delicious, laundry/housekeeping are included, and there are plenty of in-house activities. It was a hard decision to move her from home, but the caring staff, excellent care and good value make me strongly recommend Casa Buenavante.

    Pricing

    $3,772+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $4,526+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.71 · 7 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.7
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Well-maintained interior and exterior
    • Attractive grounds with trees, flowers, yard and patio
    • Outdoor BBQ area
    • In-house laundry service
    • Housekeeping provided
    • Home-cooked, varied meals
    • Snacks available anytime
    • Monthly house doctor visits
    • Certified and devoted caregivers
    • Attentive, caring and helpful staff
    • Frequent resident checks (every two hours)
    • In-house activities (exercises, bingo, games, music)
    • Arts and crafts, cooking, painting activities
    • Social events (birthday parties, Valentine's Day, BBQs)
    • Small, home-like facility with private rooms
    • Multiple dining spaces
    • Clean and secure environment
    • Specialized full-time care
    • Named staff praised for exceptional care (Fatima, Nati, Karina, Peter)
    • Perceived good value for money

    Cons

    • No transportation or organized outings
    • Small facility size (10 residents) may not suit those seeking a larger community

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: Reviews of Colten Adult Care are overwhelmingly positive, describing the home as warm, loving and highly recommended by relatives. The facility is consistently characterized as a cozy, home-like environment where residents receive attentive, personalized care. Multiple reviewers use strong language such as “absolutely amazing care,” “treated as family,” and “strong recommendation,” indicating a high overall satisfaction level.

    Care quality and staff: A dominant theme is the high quality of caregiving. Caregivers are described as certified, devoted, and consistently attentive. Reviewers note routine care practices such as staff checks every two hours and the presence of specialized full-time care. Management and individual caregivers receive specific praise—names like Fatima, Nati, Karina, and Peter are cited as standout caregivers—supporting the perception of strong, compassionate leadership and hands-on supervision. Medical oversight is also present, with monthly visits by a house doctor noted, which contributes to a sense of safety and medical attentiveness.

    Facilities and environment: The physical environment is frequently highlighted as a strength. Reviewers mention a well-maintained interior and exterior, attractive grounds with trees and flowers, a yard and patio, and an outdoor BBQ area. The facility is described as clean and secure, with private rooms that preserve residents’ privacy and multiple dining spaces that lend a homelike atmosphere. In-house amenities such as laundry and housekeeping are appreciated and cited as convenience factors that enhance resident comfort.

    Dining and activities: Dining is another strong point: meals are described as home-cooked, delicious, varied, and improved over time, with snacks available anytime. This consistent positive feedback on food quality appears to be a key contributor to family satisfaction. Activity programming is active and varied within the home, including exercises, bingo, games, music, arts and crafts, cooking, painting, and social events like birthday parties and holiday celebrations. Barbecues and in-house parties are specifically mentioned and reinforce the communal, family-like atmosphere.

    Limitations and concerns: The primary and recurring shortcoming mentioned across reviews is the lack of transportation and organized outings; reviewers explicitly note there are no transportation services or off-site outings provided. Additionally, while many reviewers value the small size (10 residents) for its privacy and home-like feel, this very small capacity could be a downside for prospective residents seeking a larger, more diverse community or more frequent off-site activities. No other consistent negative patterns (such as cleanliness or staff responsiveness) emerge from the reviews; criticisms are minimal.

    Value and recommendations: Several reviewers explicitly state that Colten Adult Care offers good value for money and many give strong recommendations. The mix of individualized attention, certified caregiving staff, routine medical visits, quality meals, and active in-house programming creates a compelling profile for families seeking a small, secure, loving residential care setting. Prospective residents who prioritize a home-like atmosphere, personalized care, and on-site social programming will likely find this facility a very good fit; those who require regular transportation or frequent off-site activities should clarify availability before committing.

    Location

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    About Colten Adult Care

    Colten Adult Care sits near the corner of E Charter Oak Rd and N 78th St in Scottsdale, Arizona, and has served families' senior care needs since 1998, focusing on a home-like feeling where aging parents, grandparents, or friends can feel comfortable and safe. The owner is a 25-year master-level social worker, and experienced, long-term certified caregivers provide care at all times, offering a caring and loving staff who help with food and medicine and pay attention to all resident needs. The facility provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and nursing home services, as well as long-term, hospice, palliative, respite, day care, diabetic, incontinence, catheter, oxygen, and medication care, plus memory, dementia, and Alzheimer's support in specialized studio apartments. Meals feature home-cooked American cuisine, with special diets welcomed, and there are dining services and cable TV in all rooms. Residents have their choice of private suites, studios, singles, or two-bedroom apartments, all set up in fully decorated homes within nice neighborhoods, with safety features like handicap access and sprinkler systems included. The grounds offer guest parking, a fitness center, salon/barbershop, WiFi, game and activity rooms, kitchens or kitchenettes, maintenance, washers and dryers, and regular housekeeping and laundry. Colten Adult Care provides daily activities, arts, crafts, education, and wellness programs, as well as social events and access to home visiting physicians, podiatrists, beauticians, and more. They accept long-term care insurance and keep fees all-inclusive, working with senior care experts for personalized care planning. The staff keeps a close eye on medication, dispensing and storing it as needed, and pays attention to the well-being of all residents, aiming to create a comfortable, different experience from typical assisted living.

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