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Medicare-certified675 E BRADLEY, El Cajon, CA 92021
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State licensedAssisted Living
Lantern Crest
Santee, CaliforniaState inspected Oct 1, 2026, 1 citation since 2021
About Lantern Crest
Lantern Crest brings together quality assisted living with genuine personal attention in Santee, California. Our team supports daily living needs while encouraging independence and meaningful connections. Families trust us to provide compassionate care tailored to each resident's unique needs.
Community at a glance
Capacity
180 residents
State license
#374603253, Licensed
Location
Santee, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
800 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, California 92071
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Lantern Crest. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Lantern Crest on October 1, 2026.
Since November 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 4 routine inspections, 8 complaint visits and 4 other visits.
Inspectors issued 1 Type B citation. A Type B citation means a potential risk if not corrected.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 8 complaints, and substantiated none of the allegations.
Last visit
Oct 1, 2026
Routine inspections
4
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
1
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Apr 13, 2026, May 12, 2025, May 2, 2024, May 31, 2022.
Complaints
- August 20, 20264 unsubstantiated
- April 13, 20261 unsubstantiated
- January 30, 20261 unfounded
- November 19, 20251 unsubstantiated
- November 19, 20252 unsubstantiated
- November 21, 20233 unfounded
- February 22, 20231 unfounded
- June 24, 20222 unsubstantiated
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 374603253
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 180 residents
- Licensed since
- May 30, 2012
- Licensee
- Santee Snr Ret I Llc(Owner)/Lcm, LLC (Mngt)
- Administrator
- Liz Najera
Location
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800 Lantern Crest WaySantee, CA 92071
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Lantern Crest had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Lantern Crest 0 Type A citations and 1 Type B citation since November 2021. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Lantern Crest last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on October 1, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Lantern Crest?+
The state investigated 8 complaints since November 2021. Of the allegations, 0 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 10 unsubstantiated and 5 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.