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Key information
Carnelian III is a 6-resident board and care home in Walnut Creek. It has been licensed since June 2011.
It also offers assisted living. The nearest hospital, Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek, which has an emergency room, is 0.9 miles away.
Inspectors have visited 4 times since November 2023, most recently on June 12, 2026.
Rating and inspection report
Official rating
Care & pricing
Care available
- Licensed capacity
- 6 beds
- State license
- CA 075601538 · Active
Pricing
- Assisted living / Shared Bedroom: $4,900 per monthAssisted living
- Assisted living / Private Room: $6,100 per monthAssisted living
Payment types accepted
Room type
- Studio
- Private Room$6,100 per month
- Shared Bedroom$4,900 per month
Daily life
Details
Facilities
- Bath Tubs
- Furnished
- Garden
- Indoor Common Areas
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Private Bath
- Telephone in room
- Walking paths
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- State-licensed residential care facility for the elderly (California CDSS)
Activities
- Activities Off-site
- Activities On-site
- Movie nights
- Planned activities
Services
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Assistance with bathing
- Assistance with dressing
- Assistance with transfers
- Coordination with health care providers
- Dementia /
memory care - Help arranging medical and dental appointments
- High Acuity Care
- Housekeeping
- Incontinence care
- Laundry
- Medication management and reminders
- Move in coordination
- Non-ambulatory care
- Outside hospice allowed
- Special diets (diabetic, renal, pureed)
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair users accepted
Dining
- All day dining
- Allergy sensitive
- Diabetes diet
- Dining room
- Gluten free
- Meals Provided
- Scheduled meals
- Three meals a day and snacks, including diets a physician prescribes
Safety and security
- Emergency alert system
Transportation
- Transportation and parking
Policies
- Accepts private pay
- Cats Allowed
- Dogs Allowed
- Pet Care Available
Languages spoken on site
- English
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Reviews and listings
What families and listing sites say.
Reviews
Best Board and Care
My father was a 104 years old when he was a resident at the Carnelian. He had progressing dementia, was very needy and presented with a a variety of special needs - in other words, he could be challenging and sometimes difficult. The Carnelian staff was absolutely wonderful in working and caring for him. They are very attentive, compassionate, incredibly patient, knowledgeable and personal with the residents. I observed this culture constantly when visiting (2-3x/week). There are primary caregivers assigned to the resident which keeps relationships close, familiar and caring. The house grounds are beautiful, warm, lush with gardens and conducive to being outside on the large decks and nearby grounds. The array of activities are excellent (games, movies on a big screen, live music, etc.) and encouraged. The facility hosts amazing parties on the primary holidays like July 4, Thanksgiving and Christmas. And the food is excellent, period! Lastly, I can't say enough about the staff (I've tried) including the manager, [Removed]. She is the chief saint at the Carnelian - full of energy, available, hands-on, smart, knowledgeable, communicative and compassionate - truly a special person. Simply put, this is the place for your aging loved one.
Read full reviewFamily member
Dec 28, 2016
The Carnelian is a charming complex of homes and gardens. The decor is quite ornate and would not have suited my husband who likes military-like neatness and simplicity. I did like the philosophy of the manager/owner in regard to dealing with residents. It seems that they are treated like family members.
Read full reviewLinda P. · Visitor
Dec 9, 2013
VerifiedAmazing place.....finally!
It has taken me 3 years to find the right place for my mom, now 89 and with moderate dementia. The Carnelian provides her a place that is like being at home for her. It is large enough so there are a variety of other people to get to know and small enough so she can get the care she needs. Caregivers are always the same and treat her like she was their own. Don't waste your time trying to place a loved one, with dementia, in a large assisted living place. They need stimulation and warm loving care, they really don't need their own apartment!
Read full reviewFamily member
Dec 7, 2013
Verified
Location
2374 Warren Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94595