is it a bad stater or voltage regulator??

What is your question?

my 2013 jeep compass sport(60000 mi.) had a one year old battery in it, then a few weeks ago while not running and only playing the radio for a short time, i had to get it jumped(2-3 different occasions) because the battery was dead. i took to a alternator guy and he said to replace the battery(which i did) and now after one week it is showing some same signs of starting hard-like a near dead or drained battery- dashboard "battery" light occasionally comes on and today it sounds like when i start the car -its like a scratching sound. but after it sits for a hour or so it will start right up??

What makes this problem better or worse?

i dont know

How long has your 2013 Jeep Compass had this problem?

a few weeks