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"We exist to serve seniors and their families with the intention of building relationships filled with affection, dignity, and hope."

Support our vision to challenge industry norms by reimagining spaces that foster genuine connections, where we can share our experiences, build new friendships, and discover a renewed sense of purpose.

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In 1973, Doreen Dubose, founded The Carnelian with a heartfelt vision: to create a place where seniors can age-in-place in a homelike, non-institutional, and gracious living environment. Five decades later, The Carnelian remains to be a unique age-in-place community, staying true to its core promise: to honor, serve, and support seniors and their families through life’s most challenging moments. Our mission remains to provide a nurturing environment where our seniors can live out the remainder of their lives filled with joy, dignity, and love. As we continue to honor Doreen’s legacy, we remain dedicated to meeting the ever-growing needs of our community. We are excited to share with you the next chapter of our story - the expansion of Carnelian Assisted Living.

This expansion presents an opportunity for us to grow as a unique model for senior care, providing more families access to our specialized care services, as it reflects our enduring commitment to making a lasting and profound difference in the lives of the families and the community we serve.

Carnelian Project

Site Location: 2374 Warren Road, Walnut Creek, CA

The Carnelian Project is our planned addition at our 2374 Warren Road property. We're building a new two-story structure that will allow us to welcome 12 additional residents, increasing this property's capacity from 6 to 18 beds.

Right now, our community serves 30 residents across three neighboring properties (2380 and 2374 Warren Road, 170 Flora Avenue), all connected by our shared garden spaces. Once our addition is complete, we'll be able to provide a home for 42 seniors altogether.

The new building will stand 25 feet tall with a footprint of 2,590 square feet, thoughtfully designed to complement our existing community.

As we grow, we will continue operating as a California Licensed Residential Care Community for the elderly, maintaining our commitment to providing warm, personalized care that helps our residents thrive.

Contractor and Architect

We’re proud to be working with HGCI, Inc. from San Rafael, California, who will serve as both the contractor and architect for this project.

Key Elements of the Proposed Project

  1. Increased Capacity: The project will increase our community’s capacity from 30 to 42 residents, allowing more families to access our specialized care services and offering more seniors a safe and comfortable home.

  2. Efficient Land Use: We're constructing a two-story addition of approximately 2,600 square feet adjacent to the existing building. This design increases capacity while minimizing the expansion of the building's footprint, preserving the surrounding green spaces and outdoor recreational areas that are essential to our residents' wellbeing.

  3. More Parking: The project includes reconfiguring our parking area to provide six parking spaces for this new development.

  4. Strengthening the neighborhood: For over fifty years, The Carnelian has proudly called this neighborhood home. This expansion allows us to continue being a valuable asset to the community, providing nearby seniors the opportunity to age in place while staying in the neighborhood they have called home most of their lives. We remain committed to being considerate neighbors and preserving the harmonious spirit of the area.

  5. Expanded access to care: The increase in our capacity will help address the limited availability of high-level care options in our community. As one of the few homes equipped to support families facing complex health challenges, The Carnelian remains committed to providing exceptional care and peace of mind for families.

  6. Community Resource and Partner: The Carnelian will continue to serve as a vital resource, offering not only exceptional care but also programs and services that support both residents and their families. Through community events, educational workshops, and access to valuable resources, we provide families with the tools and guidance they need to navigate the complexities of serious illness.