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Lantern Crest
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Santee, CA
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Lantern Crest

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Santee, CA
800 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA 92071 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Lantern Crest

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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.

Facility Direct Line (619) 258-8886
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Bed community size
180-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
14 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 13 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
77%
Rank #766 / 1506Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 766th out of 1506 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1506. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
138 / 180
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceMay 30, 2012
CountySan Diego
License Number374603253
RCFE Number374603253

Ownership & Operating Entity

Lantern Crest is legally operated by Santee Snr Ret I LLC(Owner)/Lcm, LLC (Mngt), and administered by Liz Najera.

Owner NameSantee Snr Ret I LLC(Owner)/Lcm, LLC (Mngt)

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency Systems24-Hour Emergency Response.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Staffing(Specialized Dementia)

Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff
Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff

Facility Details(Specialized Dementia)

No Admission Fee

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool
Indoor/Outdoor Fitness Center
Game Room
Movie Theatre
Salon/Spa
Onsite Restaurant
Library
Pet-Friendly Community
Scheduled Transportation
ActivitiesVarious activities and events available

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Inspection History

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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 2 citations 4 complaints 16 total visits 7 complaint visits 5 official inspections
Inspection Score Info 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

5 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection score: 86 out of 100. Letter grade B. 5 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Official inspections (25% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Total visits (at CA avg) 7 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Citations per year (80% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
• Complaint visits (46% below)
• Other visits (43% below)
• Total complaints (71% below)
• Complaints per year (71% below)
Latest Inspection April 13, 2026

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 210 This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 0.42 This facility has 80% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 80% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.13.3 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 1616 This facility has total visits in line with the California average (16 vs. CA avg 16).— At avg
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 713 This facility has 46% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 46% better Rank #715 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 715th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 47 This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 414 This facility has 71% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 71% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 0.82.8 This facility has 71% fewer complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.8 vs. CA avg 2.8).↓ 71% better
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Address 2.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Santee's city center to Lantern Crest's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lantern Crest

Who is the owner of Lantern Crest?

Lantern Crest is legally operated by Santee Snr Ret I LLC(Owner)/Lcm, LLC (Mngt), and administered by Liz Najera.

Is Lantern Crest in a walkable area?

Lantern Crest has a walk score of 13. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Lantern Crest?

According to CA state health department records, Lantern Crest's license number is 374603253.

What is the occupancy rate at Lantern Crest?

Lantern Crest's occupancy is 77%.

Does Lantern Crest have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Lantern Crest on this page.

Are pets allowed at Lantern Crest?

Yes, Lantern Crest allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Lantern Crest?

Liz Najera is the administrator of Lantern Crest.

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