Celebrating Excellence in Senior Care: Carlton Senior Living Honors 2024 "Best of The Best" Award Winners
Celebrating Excellence in Senior Care: Carlton Senior Living Honors 2024 "Best of The Best" Award Winners
The leading provider of senior care services in Northern California recognizes standout team
members at annual celebration in Pleasanton
Pleasanton, CA May 30, 2025 --(PR.com)-- Carlton Senior Living, a leading provider of senior care
services in Northern California, hosted its prestigious annual “Best of the Best” awards celebration on
May 1 at The Club at Castlewood in Pleasanton, California. The event honored the 2024 award
recipients—exceptional team members across all 11 Carlton communities who go above and beyond in
providing extraordinary care and service to residents and their families.
This year’s celebration was especially meaningful as Carlton Senior Living marks its 40th anniversary.
Since 1985, our family-founded, family-focused approach has been grounded in exceptional care,
engaging activities, and a compassionate team. Built on the Carlton Commitments—Love, Honor, and
Provide—our unique culture continues to set us apart. For four decades, we’ve proudly served seniors and
their families, helping them live full, meaningful lives through personalized care and vibrant community
living.
The “Best of the Best” awards reflect the incredible impact of those who choose careers in senior care and
embody the values of empathy, dedication, and connection every day. Since 2016, the awards have
recognized standout employees in each of the 32 unique positions across every shift within Carlton
communities. From care partners and chefs to executive directors and overnight supervisors, the awards
shine a spotlight on the team members whose passion and service define the heart of Carlton.
Carlton President, Dave Coluzzi presented awards to each of the 2024 honorees and shared: “Every day,
our team members show up with heart, purpose, and a commitment to enriching the lives of our residents.
The ‘Best of the Best’ celebration is about more than recognition—it’s about honoring the incredible
people who make Carlton feel like home. We applaud not just their achievements, but the culture of
kindness and excellence they inspire across all of our communities.”
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Anthony Jones Sr | Director of Memory Care | Downtown Pleasant Hill
Alan Atkins | Dishwasher | Downtown Pleasant Hill
Yamile Gonzalez | Memory Care Activities Assistant | Downtown Pleasant Hill
Brenda Garcia | Housekeeping | Elk Grove
Gurleen Kaur | Medication Manager | Elk Grove
Dron Kumar | Maintenance Manager | Fremont
Reyna Lopez | Wait Staff | Fremont
Marites Manalastas | Care Partner Memory Care AM Shift | Memory Care of Contra Costa
Monica Saelee | Dining Room Manager | Orangevale
Anali Grove | Director of Resident Services | Orangevale
Jon Platz | Chef | Pleasant Hill
Kristine Fernandez | Evening Supervisor | Pleasant Hill
Lakshmendra “Mr. Laksh” Narayan | Maintenance Assistant | Sacramento
Craig Owen | Driver | Sacramento
Sheila Gulle | Memory Care Activity Manager | Sacramento
Kasie Wimmer | Executive Director | Sacramento
Louis Bynoe | Cook | Sacramento Campus
Tigist Haile | Nurse | Sacramento Campus
Gianni Amari | Sales Director | Sacramento Campus
Ma Victoria Flancia | Assisted Living Overnight Supervisor | San Jose
Jair Rivera | Assisted Living Activities Assistant | San Jose
Issai Herrera | Assisted Living Activity Manager | San Jose
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Contact Information:
Carlton Senior Living
Denee Coleman
800-227-5866
Contact via Email
carltonseniorliving.com
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