Leadership
From LanternCrest.wiki, a sourced reference on Lantern Crest Senior Living
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This page lists people publicly named in connection with running Lantern Crest, with the role and date given by each source. Roles may have changed since; check with the community for current staff.
| Name | Role as reported | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Grant | Founder, owner and chief executive | San Diego Business Journal, November 2021 and May 2026; community website[1][2][3] |
| Selim Kaan Ciftci | Vice president of operations (2021); facility administrator in the state data file dated 25 May 2025 | San Diego Business Journal, November 2021; CDSS data[1][4] |
| Diana Santana | Executive director, quoted in the October 2021 news release on The Plaza | Community news release, October 2021[5] |
| Liz Najera | Facility contact on the state license record | CDSS Care Facility Search, retrieved 30 September 2026[6] |
The community says its management team are “seasoned veterans” of the senior living industry.[3] It does not publish a staff directory, staffing ratios or the names of its care directors on the pages reviewed for this wiki.
What does Lantern Crest say about working there?
The community’s careers page lists benefits including a medical and prescription drug plan, fully paid dental and vision plans, a 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, life, accident and disability insurance, paid time off and an employee assistance program.[7]
References
- ^ a b Ray Huard, "Santee Senior Living Center Adds $28 Million Project" (30 November 2021). San Diego Business Journal. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ^ Madison Geering, "Lantern Crest Puts Fine Dining on Santee’s Menu" (29 May 2026). San Diego Business Journal. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ^ a b "About Lantern Crest Senior Living | Santee, CA". Lantern Crest Senior Living (lanterncrestseniorlivingsantee.com). Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ^ "Community Care Licensing Facilities: Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly" (data file dated 25 May 2025). California Department of Social Services, via the CHHS Open Data Portal. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Lantern Crest" (facility no. 374603253), Care Facility Search. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
- ^ "Careers at Lantern Crest". Lantern Crest Senior Living (lanterncrestseniorlivingsantee.com). Retrieved 30 September 2026.