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.

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 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!