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Lantern Crest

License 374603253Residential Care - ElderlySantee, CA
1 citation on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
180 residents
Phone
(619) 258-8886
Address
800 Lantern Crest Way
Licensed since

San Diego County context

604*CCLD

Total facilities

2.8*CCLD

Avg citations

9.0*CCLD

Avg visits

3.1*CCLD

Avg complaint visits

*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .

Citations

1 citation on record

Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 87465(i)(4)Type B

    Incidental Medical and Dental Care(i)Prescription medications which...are otherwise to be disposed of shall be destroyed...a record [is] to be retained...which lists the following: (4)The date of destruction. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on records reviewed and staff interviews, the medication destruction record was not complete.This posed a potential health and safty risk to residents in care.

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Inspection record

16 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-04-13.

5 routine inspections, 7 complaint visits. 7 complaints on record.

1 citation across the record on file

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FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Lantern Crest licensed in California?

Yes, Lantern Crest is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2012.

How many citations does Lantern Crest have?

Lantern Crest has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 16 visits (5 inspections, 7 complaint visits, 4 other visits).

When was Lantern Crest last inspected?

Lantern Crest was last inspected on April 13, 2026 (5 weeks ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.

What type of assisted living facility is Lantern Crest?

Lantern Crest is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 180 residents. It is located in Santee, San Diego County, California.

How does Lantern Crest compare to other assisted living facilities in San Diego County?

Lantern Crest has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.8 citations per facility. There are 604 assisted living facilities in San Diego County.

Does Lantern Crest have any serious violations?

Lantern Crest has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.

Has Lantern Crest had any complaint inspections?

Lantern Crest has received 7 complaint-triggered inspections. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.

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