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Lantern Crest

800 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA 92071
Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living
Accepting Residents

About Lantern Crest

Lantern Crest is a assisted living community located in Santee, CA. Contact us to learn more about our services and availability.

License #

374603253

Status

Licensed

Licensed Capacity

180 beds

Licensed Since

May 2012

AI Summary

Lantern Crest has maintained a strong compliance record over more than 14 years of operation, with no serious violations affecting resident safety or care and only one administrative or non-serious finding across all state inspections. The community has had no substantiated allegations against it despite seven complaint investigations, indicating that concerns raised by families or others were investigated but not validated by state inspectors. This clean track record across routine inspections of areas like resident care plans and medication management, combined with the facility's long operating history, suggests consistent adherence to state standards. For a 180-bed community operating since 2012, this level of compliance demonstrates sustained quality oversight and care delivery.

Inspections
Total inspections5
Most recentApr 2026
Type A citations (serious)0
Type B citations (non-serious)1
Complaints
Investigations completed7
Allegations substantiated0
Type A citations (serious)0
Type B citations (non-serious)1
DateTypeReport
Apr 13, 2026Facility EvaluationPDF
Feb 24, 2026Facility EvaluationPDF
Jan 30, 2026Complaint InvestigationPDF
Nov 19, 2025Complaint InvestigationPDF
Nov 19, 2025Complaint InvestigationPDF
May 12, 2025Facility EvaluationPDF
May 8, 2024Facility EvaluationPDF
May 2, 2024Facility EvaluationPDF
Nov 21, 2023Complaint InvestigationPDF
Aug 28, 2023Facility EvaluationPDF
Oct 5, 2022Complaint InvestigationPDF
May 31, 2022Facility EvaluationPDF
Nov 2, 2021Facility EvaluationPDF
View full record on CDSS website

Pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

Studios$5,895/mo
1-Bedroom$6,695/mo
Studios$4,850/mo
1-Bedroom$5,695/mo
Studios$7,395/mo
Studios$6,495/mo
1-Bedroom$7,195/mo

Activities & Events

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Care Services

Mild cognitive impairment accepted
Medication management
Dementia care
24-hour supervision
Diabetes / insulin management
Incontinence care
Non-ambulatory care
Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
Bathing & dressing assistance
Wheelchair accessible
Cognitive learning center
Mobility assistance
Respite / Short-term care
Dementia-certified staff
Specialized memory care activities

What This Community Offers

Furnished units
Emergency call system
Private bathroom
Cable TV
Kitchenette
Air conditioning
Wi-Fi / Internet
Fitness center / Gym
Spa services
Game room / Billiards
Movie theater / Media room
Activity room
Art studio / Craft room
Library / Reading room
Housekeeping Included
Laundry service / Dry cleaning
Pet Friendly
Beauty salon / Barber
Piano / Music room
Swimming pool / Hot tub
Walking paths
Garden / Courtyard
Outdoor common space
BBQ / Grill area
Patio seating areas
Putting green / Golf
Raised garden beds
Dining room
Professional chef
Accommodates special diets
Vegetarian/Vegan Options
Restaurant-style dining
International cuisine
All-day / Anytime dining
Café / Bistro dining
Room service
Private Dining Room
Scheduled transportation
Personal Vehicle Parking
Family support services
Guest meals available
Move-in coordination
Concierge services
Grocery shopping & errands

Meet the Team

Languages Spoken

EnglishVietnamese

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