Exceptional Team Members Honored at Carlton’s “Best of the Best” Awards š
PR.COM | July 26, 2024
HALEY WATSON
Carlton Senior Living, a leading provider of senior care services in Northern California, held a prestigious “Best of the Best” awards ceremony to honor its exceptional team members.
This year, the event took place at The Club at Castlewood in Pleasanton, California. The ceremony acknowledged the outstanding contributions of Carlton’s dedicated employees, who consistently go above and beyond to provide exceptional care for residents and their families.
Since 2016, Carlton Senior Living has recognized outstanding team members in all 32 community positions across all shifts at Carlton’s 11 communities in Northern California. The awards celebrate staff in different roles, including care partners, sales assistants, executive directors, and dishwashers. These individuals demonstrate Carlton’s core values and are what create the welcoming and nurturing atmosphere Carlton communities are known for.
Congratulations to the 2023 Best of the Best Award Winners!
Watch the heartfelt nominations 
here or by selecting a name below:
Noe “Danny” Esquivel | Cook | Concord
Christin Pannell | Executive Assistant | Davis
Diana Hernandez | Director of First Impressions | Davis
Julia Johnson | Memory Care Activity Manager | Elk Grove
Alan Trujillo | Chef | Elk Grove
Jimmy Delgado | Nurse | Elk Grove
Pelen Mudaliar | Maintenance Assistant | Fremont
Branson Powers | Care Partner Assisted Living AM Shift | Orangevale
Monica Saelee | Dining Room Manager | Orangevale
Nancy Vang | Waitstaff | Orangevale
Teddy Moreno | Care Partner Assisted Living PM Shift | Pleasant Hill Downtown
Lisa Spivey | Sales Director | Pleasant Hill Downtown
Sheila Roberts | Director of Resident Services | Pleasant Hill Downtown
Carlos Carreno | Maintenance Manager | Pleasant Hill-Martinez
Doyle Jackson | Driver | Pleasant Hill-Martinez
Maricela Campos | Medication Manager | Pleasant Hill-Martinez
Kristine Fernandez | Evening Supervisor | Pleasant Hill-Martinez
Rose de la Garza | Care Manager | Sacramento
Maribel Angulo | Care Partner Memory Care AM Shift | Sacramento
Mey Saefong | Medication Technician | Sacramento
Nazly Cobian | Assisted Living Activities Assistant | Sacramento
Patricia Bushnell | Sales Assistant | San Jose
Chay Fernandez | Memory Care Overnight Supervisor | San Jose
Rebecca Burrows | Memory Care Activities Assistant | San Jose
Giselle Ramos | Resident Liaison | San Jose
Shantela Yadao | Executive Director | San Jose
Ana Lauti | Assisted Living Overnight Supervisor | San Leandro
Kushir Kuar | Director of Memory Care | San Leandro
Maria Rahaman | Care Partner Memory Care PM Shift | San Leandro
Sharon Curtis | Housekeeping | San Leandro
Rosalind Davis | Assisted Living Activity Manager | San Leandro
Patricia Flores | Dishwasher | San Leandro
The event’s theme was “Live Your Best of the Best Life”- a nod to Carlton’s longstanding motto, āLive Your Life.ā
The evening featured a heartwarming award ceremony with personalized video tributes. These videos included warm wishes from residents and fellow staff members, describing why each winner deserves the award. The attendees enjoyed live music from an incredible band, a delicious dinner, refreshing beverages, dancing, a photo booth, caricatures, and more. This grand celebration marked another year in Carlton’s 40-year legacy of dedication, hard work, and exceptional service.
“At Carlton, every team member plays an essential part in creating a vibrant and nurturing home for our residents. Our ‘Best of the Best’ awards are a cornerstone of our culture and a tribute to our employees’ compassion and dedication. We are proud to recognize these remarkable individuals and celebrate their contributions,” said Vice President of Corporate Development Lindsey Flores.
Carlton’s unwavering commitment exemplifies excellence in senior living through its person-centered care approach and genuine recognition of the remarkable team members who drive its success.
Do you know a Carlton team member who deserves to be honored next year?
Nominate them for the 2024 “Best of the Best” awards!
