About Us
Experience Our Culture of Caring
Our incredible culture sets us apart, built on the Carlton Commitments: Love, Honor, and Provide. Since 1985, Carlton’s family-founded, family-focused approach has been rooted in exceptional care, diverse activities, and compassionate staff.
While caring for his mother, Carolyn, in the early 1980s, Tom MacDonald saw the need for a different kind of senior care community: There weren’t many independent or assisted living options for active seniors who wanted a higher level of services and amenities. So Tom set out to create one.
Drawing on his expertise as a real estate developer and general contractor, Tom designed the earliest Carlton communities himself, and in 1985 the company opened its first assisted living community in Pleasant Hill. Now led by President Dave Coluzzi, there are 11 Carlton communities in operation— and more communities in the planning stage — all offering families a wide choice of highly respected programs. As one of Northern California’s most successful senior living providers, we have won national awards for our resident care, health and fitness, and staff development programs.
Just as our founders did from the beginning, we still consider our employees, residents, and their families part of our own.
Our Values
Committed to Kindness
Our employees are our most valuable assets. From our skilled nurses and managers to our friendly dining, maintenance, and housekeeping staff, we are committed to serving you and your loved ones with respect, kindness, and compassion. It’s our unique culture of caring that makes all the difference.
Tailored to Your Needs
Our senior living communities offer an array of individually tailored services and care options — ranging from independent apartments and exceptional assisted living services to award-winning health and memory care programs. We have diverse services and programs for every stage, allowing residents to age in place as their needs evolve.
Our Commitments
Love
Act with empathy, compassion, and understanding.
Honor
Demonstrate value and respect to our seniors and their families.
Provide
Display exceptional service, enthusiasm and integrity creating a safe and pristine environment.
Our Staff
Rewarding Careers
We believe happy employees ensure happy residents. With attractive benefits, hands-on training, and opportunities for career advancement, we take great pride in recruiting people who embrace and embody our unique culture of caring.
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Education and Development
All employees participate in hands-on training through Carlton University, which educates, empowers, and enables them to provide the best possible care for our residents. Our programs cover a wide range of senior care and safety topics to ensure that every member of the Carlton family feels safe and well-cared for.
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Honoring Our "Best of the Best"
At Carlton Senior Living, we take pride in recognizing the exceptional contributions of our team members across all 32 community positions, spanning all shifts at our 11 communities. Our “Best of the Best” awards celebrate individuals in various roles—from care partners and sales assistants to executive directors and dishwashers—who exemplify Carlton’s core values. These dedicated team members help create the warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment that defines our communities.rnrnMeet our “Best of the Best” winners and see how they make a difference every day!
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