Senior Living in Northern California
Family-Founded, Family-Focused
Serving Seniors and Their Families in Northern California Since 1985
For 40 years and counting, Carlton has been committed to enriching the lives of seniors across Northern California. Our communities are built on timeless values of compassion, hospitality, belonging, and thoughtful care, creating places where residents are respected for who they are and supported in how they choose to live. We are dedicated to maintaining a culture of caring while embracing new ideas that help residents continue to thrive.
About UsYou’ll Love It Here
At Carlton, we go above and beyond to ensure that our residents and their families feel right at home. We are so confident in the experience we provide that we offer a 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee. If for any reason you don’t feel Carlton is the right fit, we’ll refund 100% of your rent because your peace of mind is our top priority. We’d love to show you what makes the Carlton experience so special.
Our Satisfaction Guarantee
Senior Living Options in Northern California
Independent Living
Enjoy carefree living in a safe community of your peers with restaurant-style dining, lively activities, monthly classes, entertainment, and much more. Let us do the work while 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 support that fosters meaningful relationships, upholds each resident’s dignity, and honors their unique needs.
Explore Carlton Communities Across California
Carlton offers senior living communities across Northern California, including Pleasant Hill, Sacramento, Concord, San Leandro, Fremont, San Jose, Davis, Elk Grove, and Orangevale. As one of the state’s leading senior living providers, we’ve won national awards for our resident care, health and fitness, and staff development programs.
Whether you are looking for a vibrant urban setting or a quieter neighborhood feel, our communities are located in places where seniors can stay connected to local life, enjoy meaningful experiences, and feel supported every day.
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
Senior Living For People Who Still Have Living To Do
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 experiences that spark curiosity and meaningful connections.
Holistic Wellness
Our energizing fitness classes, physical therapy options, and thoughtful care partners promote healthy aging that prioritizes your overall 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.