Cardinal Point at Mariner Square is the pinnacle of senior communities imagined, conceived and realized by Áegis Signature Communities (www.aegisliving.com), a company founded by William P. Gallaher and Dwayne Clark in 1997. Mr. Clark brought his operational expertise from senior residential communities, while Mr. Gallaher brought an accomplished career in real estate construction and development. Their common commitment to quality, attention to detail, and belief in a superior working environment for all their employees led them to create a company that is innovative and successful in all facets of operation.

William Gallaher started building in the mid 1970s and got his contractors license in 1979. He began by building homes one at a time, personally doing all phases of construction. In these early years he designed the homes, did the architectural drawings, and personally did every part of the home construction. This knowledge and experience translate into an intimate understanding of the construction process. Quality, function, attention to detail and sensitivity to the changing market have been his priorities. He remains personally involved in every step of the development, design and construction of each project.

Bill’s projects have run the gamut from single family homes, to apartments, office buildings and shopping centers. Most of his work in the last decade has been in the senior housing industry. His experience in this field includes building more than 480 homes in Oakmont, one of the country’s most well-known retirement communities. In 1995 his company started building communities for ARV Assisted Living, Sunrise Assisted Living and Chancellor Health Care. It was through these projects that he met Dwayne Clark and subsequently made the decision with him to combine their skills and experience to create a company that would design, build and manage senior communities.

Oakmont Senior Living LLC, the real estate and construction arm of Áegis Signature Living, has employees who have been with the company for more than 20 years and have grown with them from a fledgling company to one that has developed and built diverse projects in California, Washington and Nevada. Oakmont’s policy is to solicit--indeed to expect--input from each of their employees. They believe that each of them has much to offer. Oakmont fosters an atmosphere of mutual respect and the free give and take of ideas in order to remain a vibrant and relevant company.

Bill is a native of Sonoma County and resides in Santa Rosa with his wife and five children. His wife Cindy has traveled this path with Bill from the beginning. She walked the plates and rolled the trusses with him during construction of the first house. She now oversees the design department and is involved in every element of project design. They are involved in the local community in various ways, the most significant being the founding and operation of North Bay Adoptions, an adoption agency that finds homes for foreign-born children with local families. Bill also served for 13 years as a Director on the Board of Directors for Sonoma National Bank.

Dwayne and his fiancée, Terese, live in Redmond, Washington. He has raised two children, Adam and Ashley, as a single father. He is actively committed to the Seattle community, serving on the Board of the 5th Avenue Theatre, and as a member of the Northwest Chapter of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO). Dwayne is the founding chairman of a national organization that will support the growth and development of senior living professionals. He published his first book in 2001, Help Wanted: Recruiting, Hiring, & Retaining Exceptional Staff. He is also an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University and lectures on the topic of staff retention.

Áegis has over 200 years of combined management experience in operating state-of-the-art senior housing communities. Attention to detail is evident not only in the design and construction of these properties, but in providing seniors with homes that reflect their emotional needs as well as their physical needs. In each west coast market served, Áegis delivers on its best-of-class reputation for outstanding senior care.

Áegis was recently profiled as a Top 10% Company by the national Assisted Living Federation of America. The company now operates and manages 29 communities, with two under construction and three more under development. Most are Áegis Assisted Living communities, with specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care called “Life’s Neighborhood”. Life’s Neighborhood has been recognized nationally as a leading program for those dealing with memory loss. They are now developing properties targeted to independent seniors, called Áegis Signature Living communities. These communities offer larger apartments, expanded and varied public areas, and programs for more active seniors.

Cardinal Point is one of the crowning jewels of the founders’ years of shared vision, drive and enthusiasm. This CCRC will be unparalled in senior communities, showcasing beautiful architectural design and featuring the highest standards in services and amenities. It promises an inviting lifestyle and impressive residence in a setting of exceptional natural beauty.

 

Aegis of Aptos
125 Heather Terrace,
Aptos, CA 95003
831-684-2700

Aegis of Carmichael
4050 Walnut Avenue,
Carmichael, CA 95608
916-972-1313

Aegis of Chino Hills
14837 Peyton Drive,
Chino Hills, CA 91709
909-606-3010

Aegis of Concord
4756 Clayton Road,
Concord, CA 94521
925-692-5838

Aegis of Corte Madera
5555 Paradise Drive,
Corte Madera, CA 94925
415-927-4200

Aegis of Dana Point
26922 Camino de Estrella,
Dana Point, CA 92624
949-488-2650

Aegis of Las Vegas
9100 West Desert Inn Road,
Las Vegas, NV 89117
702-240-3070

Aegis of Escondido
3012 Bear Valley Parkway South,
Escondido, CA 92025
760-735-8084

Aegis of Fremont
3850 Walnut Avenue,
Fremont, CA 94538
510-739-1515

Aegis Gardens
(specializes in the Asian community, Fremont, CA)
36281 Fremont Blvd.,
Fremont, CA 94536
510-739-0909

Aegis of Granada Hills
10801 Lindley Avenue,
Granada Hills, CA 91344
818-363-3373

Aegis of Kirkland
13000 Totem Lake Blvd.,
Kirkland, WA 98034
425-823-7272

Aegis of Laguna Niguel
32170 Niguel Road,
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
949-496-8080

Aegis of Moraga
950 Country Club Drive,
Moraga, CA 94556
925-377-7900

Aegis of Napa
2100 Redwood Road,
Napa, CA 94558
707-251-1409

Aegis of Pleasant Hill
1660 Oak Park Blvd.,
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
925-939-2700

Aegis of Shadowridge
1440 South Melrose Drive,
Oceanside, CA 92056

Aegis of Shoreline
15100 First Avenue NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
206-417-9747

Aegis of South San Francisco
2280 Gellert Blvd.,
South San Francisco, CA 94080
650-952-6100

Aegis of Ventura
4964 Telegraph Road,
Ventura, CA 93003
805-650-1114

Varenna at Fountaingrove
(a continuing care retirement community)
– in development
1401 Fountaingrove Parkway,
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
707-526-1226