Lantern Crest
Nursing Home · California, CA
Lantern Crest
Nursing Home · California, CA
Lantern Crest is a senior living community located in Santee, California. It offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options with a focus on luxury and comfort. Residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with various amenities and activities.
180-bed community Rank #211 / 1658Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 211th out of 1658 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.
13 years in operation Rank #410 / 1365Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 410th out of 1365 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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: 13 / 100 Rank #1927 / 2093Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1927th out of 2093 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceMay 30, 2012
CountySan Diego
License Number374603253
RCFE Number374603253
Lantern Crest is legally operated by Santee Snr Ret I Llc(owner)/lcm, Llc (mngt), and administrated by Liz Najera.
Owner NameSantee Snr Ret I LLC(Owner)/Lcm, LLC (Mngt)
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency Systems24-Hour Emergency Response.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff
Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff
No Admission Fee
Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
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.
Food DescriptionDelicious meals in our onsite restaurant.
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
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the nursing homes benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the nursing homes benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
Above the California average for nursing homes.
California nursing homes benchmark: C- 70/100
Inspection score: 80 out of 100. Letter grade B-. Above the California average for nursing homes.
Inspection Scorecard
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)
• 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
| 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 nursing home (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 nursing home (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 nursing home (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 nursing home (7 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 46% better |
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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 nursing home (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 nursing home (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 nursing home (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 nursing home (0.8 vs. CA avg 2.8).↓ 71% better |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lantern Crest
What languages are spoken at Lantern Crest?
The team at Lantern Crest speaks ["english"].
Who is the owner of Lantern Crest?
The legal owner and operator of Lantern Crest is Santee Snr Ret I Llc(Owner)/Lcm, Llc (Mngt).
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.
Does Lantern Crest have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Lantern Crest on this page.
Who is the administrator of Lantern Crest?
Liz Najera is the administrator of Lantern Crest.
How many beds does Lantern Crest have?
Lantern Crest has 180 beds.
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