Frequently asked questions
Short, sourced answers to common questions about Lantern Crest Senior Living. Each answer links to the article that covers it in more depth.
What is Lantern Crest Senior Living?
Lantern Crest Senior Living is a senior living community in Santee, California, offering independent living, assisted living and memory care on one campus.[1][2]
Where is Lantern Crest?
The campus is at 300 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA 92071, in East San Diego County; the licensed assisted living and memory care facility is listed at 800 Lantern Crest Way.[3][4]
What care levels does Lantern Crest offer?
Independent living (The Pointe, The Plaza, The Villas and The Legacy), and assisted living and memory care at The Ridge.[3][5]
What is Lantern Crest’s license number?
California Department of Social Services license no. 374603253, for a residential care facility for the elderly with a capacity of 180. Its status was “Licensed” on 30 September 2026.[4]
Does Lantern Crest provide memory care for dementia?
Yes. Memory care at The Ridge is designed for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia and is provided in a secured environment.[6]
Is Lantern Crest a skilled nursing facility?
No skilled nursing license was found. Its state license is a CDSS license for a residential care facility for the elderly; skilled nursing facilities are licensed by the California Department of Public Health, whose listing did not include Lantern Crest when checked on 30 September 2026.[4][7][8]
Does Lantern Crest offer respite care?
Not confirmed. The community’s website pages reviewed for this wiki do not mention respite or short-term stays; ask the community directly.
How much does Lantern Crest cost?
The community does not publish prices. In 2021 the San Diego Business Journal reported starting rents of $4,000 a month for independent living and $4,600 for assisted living, plus care fees.[9][10]
Who owns Lantern Crest?
The state license lists Santee Snr Ret I LLC as owner and LCM, LLC as manager; founder Michael Grant is the chief executive.[4][5]
When did Lantern Crest open?
The state license was first issued on 30 May 2012; the community says it began in 2013 with The Ridge.[4][1]
Is there a doctor on site?
Yes. SharpCare Lantern Crest, a Sharp HealthCare primary care office, is at 300 Lantern Crest Way, Suite C. Sharp lists same-day care and Medicare among its services there.[11]
Are pets allowed?
Yes. The community describes itself as pet-friendly and has a dog park.[12][13]
How can I check Lantern Crest’s inspection reports?
Search for facility number 374603253 on the CDSS Care Facility Search, which lists visits, complaints and citations.[4]
What is Lantern Crest’s phone number?
The number published on the community’s website is (619) 258-8886.[14]
See also: Care levels · Licensing and inspections · Costs · History and ownership
References
- ^ a b "About Lantern Crest Senior Living | Santee, CA". Lantern Crest Senior Living (lanterncrestseniorlivingsantee.com). Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ^ "Life at Lantern Crest". Lantern Crest Senior Living (lanterncrestseniorlivingsantee.com). Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ^ a b "Grand Opening of The Plaza at Lantern Crest Senior Living" (news release, 14 October 2021). Lantern Crest Senior Living (lanterncrestseniorlivingsantee.com). Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f "Lantern Crest" (facility no. 374603253), Care Facility Search. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ^ a b Madison Geering, "Lantern Crest Puts Fine Dining on Santee’s Menu" (29 May 2026). San Diego Business Journal. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ^ "Memory Care at The Ridge". Lantern Crest Senior Living (lanterncrestseniorlivingsantee.com). Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ^ "Licensing and Certification Program". California Department of Public Health, Center for Health Care Quality. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ^ "Licensed and Certified Healthcare Facility Listing". California Department of Public Health, via the CHHS Open Data Portal. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ^ "Assisted Living Floor Plans". Lantern Crest Senior Living (lanterncrestseniorlivingsantee.com). Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ^ Ray Huard, "Santee Senior Living Center Adds $28 Million Project" (30 November 2021). San Diego Business Journal. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ^ "SharpCare Lantern Crest". Sharp HealthCare. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ^ "Independent Living, Your Way". Lantern Crest Senior Living (lanterncrestseniorlivingsantee.com). Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ^ "Assisted Living at The Ridge". Lantern Crest Senior Living (lanterncrestseniorlivingsantee.com). Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ^ "Senior Living in Santee, CA — Assisted Living & Memory Care" (home page). Lantern Crest Senior Living (lanterncrestseniorlivingsantee.com). Retrieved 30 September 2026.