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Lantern Crest is a 180-bed independent living, assisted living, and memory care community operated by LCM, LLC at 800 Lantern Crest Way in Santee, California. Licensed by the California Department of Social Services since May 2012, the community has been operating for 13 years in San Diego County.
Five years of California DSS data show 2 citations across 16 oversight visits, 80 percent below the state average of 10, with 4 complaints over the period, well below California’s norm. The composite inspection score is above the state benchmark of 70. Routine inspection frequency ran slightly above California’s average, meaning the clean record reflects genuine regulatory attention.
The community offers a continuum from independent to memory care living with 24-hour staffing and respite care. Amenities include a heated outdoor pool, onsite restaurant, salon and spa, and a pet-friendly environment with scheduled transportation throughout Santee.
For older adults seeking an amenity-rich setting across the care continuum, from independent living to memory care, Lantern Crest in East San Diego County is suitable.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Lantern Crest is legally operated by Santee Snr Ret I Llc(owner)/lcm, Llc (mngt), and administrated by Liz Najera.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
5 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #630 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 630th out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 86 out of 100. Letter grade B. 5 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 0.4 | 2 | This facility has 80% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 80% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.1 | 3.3 | This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 16 | 16 | This facility has total visits in line with the California average (16 vs. CA avg 16).— At avg |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 7 | 13 | This facility has 46% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 46% better Rank #719 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 719th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 4 | 7 | This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 4 | 14 | This facility has 71% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 71% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 0.8 | 2.8 | This facility has 71% fewer complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.8 vs. CA avg 2.8).↓ 71% better |
2.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Santee's city center to Lantern Crest's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Reata Glen |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Mission Viejo | 840
Facility
840
CA AVG
103
Rank
#2 / 1657 | No |
2
Facility
2
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2044 / 2092 | 96
Facility
96
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1 / 1401 | 4 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
13
Rank
#569 / 1487 |
80.6%
Facility
80.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#584 / 1368 | B- | Reat Glen Orange County Ccrc | - |
| Lantern Crest |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Santee | 180
Facility
180
CA AVG
103
Rank
#210 / 1657 | No |
13
Facility
13
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1926 / 2092 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#630 / 1401 | 5 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#719 / 1397 | - | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
13
Rank
#511 / 1487 |
76.7%
Facility
76.7%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#677 / 1368 | - | Santee Snr Ret I LLC(Owner)/Lcm, LLC (Mngt) | - |
| GlenBrook Health Center |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Carlsbad | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
103
Rank
#813 / 1657 | No |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1157 / 2092 | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
81
Rank
#108 / 1401 | 4 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 22
Facility
22
CA AVG
13
Rank
#313 / 1487 |
64.2%
Facility
64.2%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1020 / 1368 | - | Glenbrook Hc LLC/Life Services LLC | - |
| Ivy Park at La Palma |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | La Palma | 80
Facility
80
CA AVG
103
Rank
#916 / 1657 | Yes |
61
Facility
61
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1013 / 2092 | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
81
Rank
#242 / 1401 | 1 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1391 / 1487 |
87.5%
Facility
87.5%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#331 / 1368 | - | Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC | - |
| OakView Health Center |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village) | 63
Facility
63
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1063 / 1657 | No |
20
Facility
20
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1846 / 2092 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1401 | 5 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#428 / 1487 |
79.4%
Facility
79.4%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#608 / 1368 | A+ | Oakview Hc LLC | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
The team at Lantern Crest speaks ["english"].
The legal owner and operator of Lantern Crest is Santee Snr Ret I Llc(Owner)/Lcm, Llc (Mngt).
Lantern Crest has a walk score of 13. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to CA state health department records, Lantern Crest's license number is 374603253.
Lantern Crest's occupancy is 77%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Lantern Crest on this page.
Liz Najera is the administrator of Lantern Crest.
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