About The Regency
Three decades of discreet, exceptional senior care in Scottsdale — built on an uncompromising commitment to excellence.
Three decades of discreet, exceptional senior care in Scottsdale — built on an uncompromising commitment to excellence.
The Regency opened its doors in 1995 at a moment when Scottsdale's most discerning residents faced an uncomfortable choice: institutional care facilities that bore no resemblance to the lives they had built, or the burden of private home care with no community, no structure, and no guarantee of quality. Lord Harrington Developments set out to create a third option — one that treated its residents with the same standard they had always expected from their hotels, their clubs, and their physicians.
Now independently operated under Director Victoria Pemberton, The Regency has evolved and deepened without losing the founding conviction: that a person of distinction deserves care of distinction. We operate with 72 residents — a number chosen deliberately to ensure that every member of staff knows every resident as a person.
Thirty years of families who trusted us with their most important decision. That trust is the foundation of everything we do.
Every interaction at The Regency — from a morning greeting to complex clinical care — begins and ends with an absolute respect for the person in our care. We do not infantilise, we do not condescend, and we never speak about a resident as though they are not present. Our residents have led extraordinary lives. We honour that.
Families entrust us with something irreplaceable. We receive that trust with seriousness. Our Family Liaison, Marcus Webb, is the dedicated point of contact for every resident's family — available personally, not through a call centre. Care decisions are made collaboratively, and families are never surprised.
Physical health is the foundation — but a life worth living requires more. Our approach addresses the emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual dimensions of each resident. A resident who feels purposeful, connected, and stimulated recovers faster, declines more slowly, and is simply happier. This is not idealism; it is evidence-based care.
The Regency does not rest on its reputation. Our clinical team participates in ongoing professional development, our care protocols are reviewed annually against the latest geriatric medicine literature, and our Arizona ADHS inspections have returned outstanding ratings for fifteen consecutive years.
Our mission: "To provide refined, discreet, and exceptional care to those who have lived lives of distinction — with the same standard of excellence they have always enjoyed."
Victoria Pemberton joined The Regency in 2011 and became Director in 2016. Under her leadership, The Regency has expanded its clinical capabilities while preserving the community's distinctive character. She holds a master's degree in gerontological care management from Arizona State University.
Regulatory Status
The Regency Senior Living operates under full licensure from the Arizona Department of Health Services.
License Number: AZ-9921
Last Inspection: Outstanding — zero citations, 15 consecutive years
A gerontological care specialist with over 20 years' experience, Victoria has led The Regency since 2016. She sets the tone — intellectually rigorous, personally warm, and entirely without compromise.
A board-certified geriatrician and University of Arizona faculty member, Dr. Abernathy brings cutting-edge geriatric medicine research directly into our clinical protocols. His presence is our highest clinical assurance.
Sophia brings a career in luxury hospitality to her role, crafting a lifestyle programme that reflects the refined tastes and genuine interests of our residents. Culture, cuisine, wellness, and community are her domains.
Marcus is the personal point of contact for every resident's family. A former social worker with 14 years' experience in senior care transitions, he brings both professional expertise and genuine warmth to his role.
The best way to understand The Regency is to visit. We welcome private tours by arrangement, conducted personally by a senior member of our team.