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Lantern Crest Senior Living

800 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

4.544 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Lantern Crest Senior Living

Lantern Crest Senior Living is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community in Santee, California. Our Spanish-style community is gorgeous, with smooth, beige stucco and a darling, red roof. Since our foundation in 2013, we have excelled in the realm of senior living by responding to the needs and desires of our residents. We believe retirement is something to look forward to, which is why we strive to offer refined, elegant spaces and conveniences. You’ll fall in love with your luxurious apartment and crave the mouth-watering dishes that leave our kitchen. Here, life is just beginning. To discover all that Lantern Crest Senior Living has to offer, contact an A Place for Mom advisor today. Our Community Amenities and Services Enjoy a walk, take a lap in the pool, or even play a couple holes at our putting green. Here, the days are filled with endless fun and opportunity. Our community was intentionally designed with the resident experience in mind - everything you could ever need is right here, at home. Our unique community amenities allow residents to delve into interests they never had time for, or even meet new friends. While you’re busy discovering all that life has to offer, our professional staff remains dedicated to minimizing the stress of chores, cooking, and more. Our community amenities include: Heated outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi Indoor / outdoor fitness center Game room Movie theatre Salon / spa On-site restaurant with outdoor terrace Lounge and grille On-site entertainment / program director Activity and craft rooms Recreational outings Library and computer lounge Bistro Parking garage Pet-friendly community with a dog park Putting greens Outdoor BBQs and pizza oven Our community services include: Concierge services ATM Scheduled transportation 24-hour emergency response Housekeeping, linen, and personal laundry service Living Arrangements and Amenities We feature an array of floor plans under each of our care levels. Whatever your needs, you can trust that your new home will feel luxurious, comfortable, and safe. Each of our apartments are equipped with updated, modern amenities and accessibility features such as grab bars and carpeting. Our apartment amenities include: Full kitchen Kitchenettes Private bathrooms Carpeting Wood-like flooring Updated appliances and fixtures Private balconies Storage Care Types Offered Lantern Crest is a residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE) , which in the state of California is a housing arrangement for persons 60 years or older where supervision and personal care is provided based on the needs of the residents. These facilities are also known as assisted living facilities and board and care facilities. A residential care facility may provide care for residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Lantern Crest Inspection Reports

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

$5,895/month

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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

$6,395/month

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Studio

Memory Care · 0 bedroom

$6,995/month

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1 Bedroom

Memory Care · 1 bedroom

$6,995/month

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Studio

Independent Living · 0 bedroom

$4,950/month

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1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

$5,795/month

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2 Bedrooms

Independent Living · 2 bedroom

$6,795/month

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Detached Cottages / Bungalows

Independent Living

$7,395/month

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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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Studio$4,950 observed · tracking future changes
$4,950Aug 6, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.5 out of 5 from 44 reviews

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★★★★

Positive

Overall good facility.

I would rate everything a 4, with the exception of activities. My mom is visually impaired, and there aren’t enough accessible activities available for her. Because she can’t read the activities sheet, she often doesn’t know what is happening or when. It would also help to have an activities director who actively encourages residents to participate and helps keep them engaged. I would also suggest that families have one main point of contact they can go to with questions or concerns. The staff has been helpful, bu

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
AnonymousMay 12, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Amazing staff

For the food I would give it a 4, it was a bit too repetitive month to month. There are plenty of activities advertised and staff did there best to get my mom to participate, but she just did not. So, I can't really rate that one. The staff is especially friendly, helpful, and concerned. They often went above and beyond to help (a special shout out to [name removed] at the front desk and [name removed] in house keeping). I would recommend this community to others.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
AnonymousMarch 5, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Our experience

All 5. My Mom has been very happy at Lantern Crest. My Mom has gotten involved in several activities that she enjoys. Everyone is friendly and they really like the food.

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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
AnonymousNovember 10, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Review for Lantern Crest Senior Living

I have nothing but good things to say about Lantern Crest. Everyone is so nice and respectful- staff and other residents. There does not seem to be much turnover of staff. I would definitely recommend it to others. Costs may be somewhat high but it's definitely worth it!

AnonymousOctober 23, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Review for Lantern Crest Senior Living

All of the staff were very friendly. Clean, nice decor, lots of activities. . We felt really good knowing my aunt was in a great place and everyone that came to visit her said the same.

Carla UOctober 1, 2025

★★★★

Critical

Our family's experience

Lantern Crest Memory care was awful. My mom ended up in the ER numerous times in the 4 months she was there! It was hard to find a worker and they left the residents alone all the time!

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Cleanliness
1.0 / 5
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1.0 / 5
Value for Cost
1.0 / 5
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1.0 / 5
Activities
1.0 / 5
Staff
1.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
1.0 / 5
Lori WAugust 21, 2025

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Operator
Not yet resolved
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 6, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Café or Bistro
  • Bar or Pub
  • Private Dining Room
  • International Cuisine
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Vegetarian
  • Anytime Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Room Service
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care
  • Memory Care
  • Medication Management
  • High Acuity Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

  • Transportation at Cost
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Covered Parking
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Cats Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Filipino
  • Vietnamese

Activities & engagement

  • Protestant Services
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Tai Chi
  • Water Aerobics
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Well Programs
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Forever Fit
  • Community Service Programs
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Other Religious Services
  • Walking Club
  • Bridge Club
  • Holiday Parties
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Karaoke
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Book Club
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Montessori Programs
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Current Events Club
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Cooking Club
  • Men's Club
  • Birthday Parties
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Activities On-site
  • Qi Gong
  • Christian Services
  • Catholic Services
  • Wine Tasting
  • Happy Hour
  • Bible Study Group
  • Dances
  • Wii Bowling
  • Cooking Classes
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Gardening Club

Outdoor spaces

  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outside Patio
  • Barber Shop
  • Private Bath
  • Library
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Jacuzzi
  • Fitness Center
  • Golf Course or Putting Green
  • Ballroom
  • Swimming Pool
  • Piano or Organ
  • Game Room

Apartment & room features

  • Kitchenette
  • Bath Tubs
  • Full kitchen
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 6, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
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Exact unit availability
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