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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.

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Bed community size
180-bed community Rank #210 / 1646Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 210th out of 1646 homes in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
14 years in operation Rank #540 / 1504Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 540th out of 1504 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 13 / 100 Rank #1924 / 2058Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1924th out of 2058 homes in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
77%
Rank #757 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 757th out of 1492 homes in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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

Swimming Pool
Fitness Center
Game Room
Movie Theater
Salon
Spa
Dining
Library
Pet Friendly
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 These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 1 citation 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.

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

Rank #271 / 1475 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 271st out of 1475 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1475 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 93 out of 100. Letter grade A. 12 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
• Total complaints (71% below)
• Complaints per year (71% below)

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. 110 This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 03 This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1434 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1434 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1434 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 14 This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% 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 inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 1616 This facility has total inspections 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 had 46% fewer complaint visits than the California average (7 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 46% fewer Rank #717 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 717th 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 had 43% fewer other visits than the California average (4 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 43% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more

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%.

How long has Lantern Crest been in business?

Lantern Crest has been operating for approximately 14 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

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.

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