Family-Founded, Family-Focused
Serving Seniors and Their Families Since 1985
For 40 years and counting, Carlton has been dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors across Northern California. Built on a foundation of care, compassion, and meaningful connections, we have created vibrant communities where residents thrive and families feel confident in their choice. Our legacy continues to inspire us as we look forward to many more decades of exceptional service.
Our Satisfaction GuaranteeLiving Options
Independent Living
Enjoy carefree living in a safe community of your peers with restaurant-style dining, lively events and entertainment, and much more. Let us do the work, you have the fun.
Assisted Living
Experience peace of mind knowing that a helping hand is always available when you need it. We’re here to provide the help you need to support your independence.
Memory Care
Inspired by Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care®, we offer exceptional dementia care that fosters meaningful relationships, upholds each resident’s dignity, and honors their unique needs.
Innovations That Empower
Leading the Way
Our commitment to innovation goes above and beyond to provide each resident with a comfortable, compassionate, and safe environment.
- Exclusive Amazon Alexa Partnership
- Responsive Fall-Prevention Technology
- Industry-Leading Positive Approach to Care® Designation
Lifestyle & Services
Restaurant-Style Dining
With three healthy and delicious meals a day, you can enjoy a wide variety of made-from-scratch dishes that will satisfy your taste buds while nourishing your body and mind.
Vibrant Activities
From live music in one of our beautiful courtyards to engaging lifelong learning programs, our lively event calendar has something for everybody.
Holistic Wellness
Our energizing fitness classes, onsite physical therapy, and always-available care team promote a lifestyle that prioritizes your well-being.
Pet Loving
With spacious outdoor areas, and even special pet care, we’ve got everything to make pets feel like a VIP. After all, your pets are family!
Words from the Heart
A Community Mom Loves
My mom was welcomed into this wonderful community a few months ago and she is thriving. Everyone at Carlton is so friendly and she has truly everything she needs. We enjoy coming to visit, watching her say hello to so many people. She used to live alone and didn’t have many friends that lived nearby. Carlton is clean, safe and has healthy meals prepared every day. We are so grateful!
Amy B.
Carlton Pleasant Hill - Martinez
Exceeding Expectations Every Day
Carlton has been a true blessing for our family. The compassion, patience, and professionalism shown by the staff have exceeded every expectation, and my father is treated with dignity, warmth, and genuine kindness every day. Their thoughtful activities and consistent communication give us complete peace of mind knowing he is safe and truly cared for.
Michelle S.
Carlton Pleasant Hill - Martinez
Support That Makes a Difference
Our experience with Carlton has been ongoing and deeply positive. My husband has been in Memory Care for several months, and we have been supported by so many wonderful people across the community, including the memory care, counseling, dining, and activities teams.
They provide not only exceptional care for my husband, but also compassion, guidance, and encouragement—I am truly grateful to have such a caring and dedicated team by our side.
Carrie C.
Carlton Davis
Making Residents Feel Right At Home
I’ve been a resident at Carlton Concord for a few of months now, and the staff has been absolutely fabulous—friendly, caring, and always willing to help.
The community is so welcoming, and the other residents have made me feel right at home. The Bistro looks amazing after the recent makeover, the gated parking is convenient, and there’s such a nice, relaxed, communal atmosphere. I also love being close to downtown, the weekly farmers market, and local concerts—it really feels like a comfortable, connected place to live.